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Fire crews no longer at Wareham Forest site at all times
THE fire service is no longer maintaining a constant presence on site at Wareham Forest in Dorset, following a devastating heath and woodland blaze. An update issued by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said a 24/7 watching brief will
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Online forest certification tool launched
PEFC UK has launched a new and updated certification tool designed to help group scheme managers and forest owners gain or maintain certification. The new online forest certification tool aims to provide a simple and cost-effective solution to
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Cate Blanchett injured during 'chainsaw accident' on lockdown in Sussex
FILM star Cate Blanchett has revealed she had a near miss when she injured her head with a chainsaw. The award-winning actor downplayed the dangerous DIY incident, which happened at her £4.9 million manor in Crowborough. The two-time Oscar
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ScotGov awards £7 million for timber transport projects
PROJECTS to help improve Scotland’s timber transport network have been awarded £7 million from the Scottish Government. Forestry is included under Phase 1 of the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Route Map, which allows outdoor work such as forestry
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Hyundai high-walkers up to the task for forestry firm
Established some 30 years ago, Carron Valley Plant is a forestry ground-preparation business based in Dumfries in Scotland. The three-man firm, headed up by founder William Brown, has two 14-tonne Hyundai HX140 high-walkers, which, prior to the COVID