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Controversial work begins to axe trees in ancient woodland
CONTROVERSIAL work to axe trees in ancient woodland in Southampton has begun amid fears over the future of the site. Some trees at Marlhill Copse have been fenced off as work to chop them down is now under way. The news comes as last week civic
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Isuzu D-Max: Worker's rights
The D-Max pickup has picked up numerous awards. But is it really award-worthy? Mark Stone finds out. IT seems decades ago that the 4x4 was the preserve of the farmer, gamekeeper, builder and forestry worker. That was until someone decided adding
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Is oak leaf phenology compromising OPM control?
MULTIPLE factors related to insect pests and insecticide combine to confound control of OPM, but are there additional factors related to oak tree phenology and, especially, the rapid expansion of newly formed leaves? Research was carried out in
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Testing times for British logs
We may have left the EU behind, but are we being conned over logs coming in from Eastern Europe? Graham Mole spoke to two British producers who think so – Richard Lyne and Tom Hams of Test Valley Logs. CRITICS are claiming that much of the kiln-dried
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Timber trailers and cranes
This month’s focus takes a look at some of the timber trailers and cranes on the market that are ideal for smaller thinnings, forwarding and estate maintenance. All offer excellent handling and are designed to provide maximum accessibility and movement
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Komatsu Forest appoints new CEO
JENS Bengtsson has taken up the position as CEO of Komatsu Forest AB. Jens has worked in the company for 11 years and has recently held both the role of CFO and COO. He commented: “I am very honoured to be given this role and very humbled by