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Biggest-ever prize pot up for grabs at APF 2024's Poleclimbing Championship
A RECORD prize pot will be up for grabs during this year's Husqvarna World 25m Poleclimbing Championship at the APF Exhibition. The UK's best climbers will compete for £10,000 worth of honours when the country's largest forestry event takes place
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Successful training scheme for UK's future foresters returns
A 'SUCCESSFUL' training scheme for the UK's future foresters is back – with four places up for grabs in 2024. The fully-funded Foresight Sustainable Forestry Skills Training Programme will offer people in Wales the chance to learn about industry-related
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New strategic approach published for rainforest management
A NEW strategic approach for Scotland’s rainforest aims to improve its condition and health so that it can regenerate and expand, whilst providing benefit to communities. The strategy also bids to work at a landscape scale and "strengthen the positive
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Loose stump smashes through harvester window as operator injured
A RUNAWAY stump slid down a slope and smashed into the cabin of a harvester. The operator of the Tigercat LH845 suffered minor injuries – including a scratch to their head – when the tree broke through the protective polycarbonate side window.
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Mentor businesses needed to help give young foresters first industry step
MENTOR businesses are being sought to offer forestry trainees a six-month employment placement in Scotland. Five learners on the 2024 cohort of the forestry pre-apprenticeship scheme remain on the hunt for a place to develop their skills, particularly