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Agroforestry in action: Farmers ‘go nuts’ with tree trial
WELSH farmers are experimenting with growing nuts on their land. Martyn Williams and Alison Harwood have planted walnut and sweet chestnut trees on a one-hectare south-facing slope overlooking the River Towy. They have chosen varieties that
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Concern grows as Ips demarcated area extended 100 miles north
A BUFFER zone to prevent the spread of Ips typographus in England has been extended about 100 miles north as forestry officials scramble to fight back against the pest. Forestry Commission chiefs have confirmed the current demarcated area will
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Makita launches new high-power blower
A NEW high-power blower has joined Makita’s growing range of outdoor equipment. The UB003C 36V Blower combines comfort and functionality with a high-performance brushless motor and battery system to deliver a maximum air velocity of 86 m/s and