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Work to axe trees at Marlhill Copse in Southampton to stop
CONTROVERSIAL work to axe trees in ancient woodland in Southampton has been halted. Southampton Airport, which owns the land at Marlhill Copse, has confirmed that work to fell some trees at the site has been stopped until June 2. The Daily
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Glentress: the private and public
A special event afforded ICF and SRFS members the opportunity to visit Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders to learn about its management and ongoing development. Hilary Burke reports. OF all the public forests in Southern Scotland, Glentress
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Hares can’t outrun rabbit haemorrhagic disease RHDV2
Dr Terry Mabbett reports on the outlook for British hares with rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus running rampant. THE strong hind legs and streamlined body of the brown hare (Lepus europaeus) make this British native mammal the fastest thing on
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Cruising to see the trees of the Bahamas
Discovering the palms, pines and poincianas of a Caribbean paradise. A Disney cruise last summer afforded me the opportunity not only to relax and enjoy the Disney razzmatazz, but also to see some interesting tree species. Disney has created
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FLS plans for Glentress work post-COVID
AS it begins planning for a post-COVID recovery, Forestry and Land Scotland’s South Scotland team is beginning to think about work at Glentress. Included within the overarching aims of the Glentress Masterplan proposals, trail restructuring will
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Top-handle chainsaws
When working off-ground, there are many things an arborist has to take into account when considering a top-handle chainsaw – visibility, weight, balance, manoeuvrability and ergonomics, to name but a few. With that in mind, this month’s Buyer’s Guide