Business

The new 626HX harvester head

Waratah launches new line of 'extreme' heads

From left: Jonas Persson, Alexander Bakshi, Kjell-Erik Åström and Micael Olsson.

From left: Jonas Persson, Alexander Bakshi, Kjell-Erik Åström and Micael Olsson.

Olofsfors 'goes against the tide' as it makes key appointment

Experts believe the UK must diversify its woodlands

Experts believe the UK must diversify its woodlands

Leading experts say the UK needs to diversify woodland for a sustainable future

The Good Practice Guide was prepared by individuals from across the south of the country

The Good Practice Guide was prepared by individuals from across the south of the country

New woodland-creation application guide launched

It is hoped the tool will help boost the UK's planting rates

It is hoped the tool will help boost the UK's planting rates

AI tool to help landowners access forestry funding

A wide variety of products feature in our latest buyer's guide

A wide variety of products feature in our latest buyer's guide

Your ultimate tree shelter and protection guide for 2024

A view from the cabin

A view from the cabin

Scottish Government

Cuts to forestry grant funding 'should be reversed' in wake of UK Budget

It is the second time this year Kesla has announced major changes to its workforce

It is the second time this year Kesla has announced major changes to its workforce

Kesla announces fresh batch of workforce cuts as 'order levels remain low'

The N6, the latest in the Finnish firm’s N Series, might look like the previous N5 but that’s where the similarities end

The N6, the latest in the Finnish firm’s N Series, might look like the previous N5 but that’s where the similarities end

Niusla reaches major milestone with N6 now built entirely in-house

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses for photographs as she leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering her first Budget to the Houses of Parliament

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses for photographs as she leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering her first Budget to the Houses of Parliament

Latest from the woods

Latest from the Woods

The key forestry news you might have missed from the Budget

Danny Graham spent some time in Sweden recently

Danny Graham spent some time in Sweden recently

'Cowboys don’t care': Danny laments 'bad UK forestry practice' after Sweden trip

Public Liability Insurance for Arborists & Forestry Contractors

Public Liability Insurance for Arborists & Forestry Contractors

Public Liability Insurance for Arborists & Forestry Contractors

Tomos is now a qualified climbing arborist, leading a team of his own.

Tomos is now a qualified climbing arborist, leading a team of his own.

Tree worker tells of 'special job' as new training fund opens in Wales

It recently emerged NRW had failed to meet its target of selling 721,500 m³ obs of timber as a sustainable harvest during the 2023/24 season, with 707,000 m³ obs put to market.

It recently emerged NRW had failed to meet its target of selling 721,500 m³ obs of timber as a sustainable harvest during the 2023/24 season, with 707,000 m³ obs put to market.

Maximising productive forestry on public estate would 'ease NRW financial woes'

Dr Gary Kerr, centre, was honoured at the EFI's Annual Conference in September

Dr Gary Kerr, centre, was honoured at the EFI's Annual Conference in September

Leading forest researcher honoured with European fellowship

At this time of year there is usually a drop off in demand for both DIY and agriculture

At this time of year there is usually a drop off in demand for both DIY and agriculture

'We seem to have a self-destruct button in the UK' - Voice from the Woods

A remote bothy near Oban is coming to life with hard work from volunteers

A remote bothy near Oban is coming to life with hard work from volunteers

Forestry and Land Scotland

Team of volunteers helping to bring remote Argyll bothy back to life

Restored montane willows at Ben Lawers

Restored montane willows at Ben Lawers

Endangered mountain trees making a comeback in Scotland, study shows

Biofluorescence in a slug - this can only be seen by us with a UV light

Biofluorescence in a slug - this can only be seen by us with a UV light

'Dark secrets' of Scotland’s rainforests lit up at Halloween

No fresh money was set aside for forestry - but there is a general feeling that it the Budget wasn't as bad as initially feared.

No fresh money was set aside for forestry - but there is a general feeling that it the Budget wasn't as bad as initially feared.

'We need to invest more in forestry': Industry leaders react to Autumn Budget

The Skippinish Oak

The Skippinish Oak

Skipinnish Oak crowned Tree of the Year as Dutch enthusiast reunited with band

The Forestry Briefing explores the latest news in forestry

The Forestry Briefing explores the latest news in forestry

Forestry Briefing

Forestry Briefing

Analysing the spruce planting ban in SE England - Forestry Briefing

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box

No fresh money set aside for woodland creation in England

Only 7% of England’s land is protected for nature, the Government says

Only 7% of England’s land is protected for nature, the Government says

Just 7 per cent of England’s land protected for nature, Government assessment shows

A stock image of a handcutter

A stock image of a handcutter

Ash dieback-infected tree felling guide out now

Ash trees are under threat from the fungal disease, ash dieback

Ash trees are under threat from the fungal disease, ash dieback

Third of world's trees 'at risk of extinction'

Artist Dan Llywelyn Hall with relatives of those connected to the Bramley tree

Artist Dan Llywelyn Hall with relatives of those connected to the Bramley tree

Campaign launched to support original Bramley apple tree

Felled woodland on Etterby Road

Felled woodland on Etterby Road

Forestry Commission investigates tree felling incident

Our diarist believes the UK's tree of the year should be in good health

Our diarist believes the UK's tree of the year should be in good health

Forester's Diary

'Tree of the year? You must be joking' - Forester's Diary

Stihl has achieved IPX4 certification across all its AS and AP System batteries,

Stihl has achieved IPX4 certification across all its AS and AP System batteries,

What is IPX4 and why is it essential to Stihl?

The MDE Slayer is designed for 14- to 26-tonne excavators

The MDE Slayer is designed for 14- to 26-tonne excavators

British manufacturer introduces tree shear for 'high output harvesting'

All of the winners and judges

All of the winners and judges

Much-missed foresters among those honoured at RFS's Excellence in Forestry Awards

The Woodland Trust is calling for the UK's tree nurseries to be given continued support

The Woodland Trust is calling for the UK's tree nurseries to be given continued support

Defra 'must continue tree nursery support' to aid pest and disease fight

Off the car park turning circle, an avenue of deciduous dawn redwoods (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), planted 22 years ago, has been growing for moments like these, when sunlight turns swathes of linear branchlets a shimmering yellow-green.

Off the car park turning circle, an avenue of deciduous dawn redwoods (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), planted 22 years ago, has been growing for moments like these, when sunlight turns swathes of linear branchlets a shimmering yellow-green.

A walk in the woods

A Walk in the Woods

Champion trees, pinetum, and winter storms: Exploring the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Polaris' 2025 Ranger line-up boasts a number of improvements

Polaris' 2025 Ranger line-up boasts a number of improvements

Customer feedback at heart of Polaris' updated Ranger line-up

L-R: FJ's John McNee, David Carruth, Ken Porter, and event host Cammy Wilson

L-R: FJ's John McNee, David Carruth, Ken Porter, and event host Cammy Wilson

Scottish Agriculture Awards:

Farm's efforts to integrate rare breed of pigs honoured with agroforestry award

Paul Brannen has outlined the core arguments in his new book

Paul Brannen has outlined the core arguments in his new book

Voices of forestry

Voices of Forestry

Is there enough wood to facilitate its increased use? That’s the big question ...

The graduates were honoured at a recent ceremony, which was attended by Scottish Woodlands' managing director, Ian Robinson (third from left)

The graduates were honoured at a recent ceremony, which was attended by Scottish Woodlands' managing director, Ian Robinson (third from left)

Young foresters honoured after completing graduate scheme

UFKES Greentech - The Panthera

UFKES Greentech - The Panthera

Doyle Machinery - The Panthera Making its Mark in the Forestry Sector

The WA475-11 demonstrates a 14 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency over its Dash 10 predecessor

The WA475-11 demonstrates a 14 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency over its Dash 10 predecessor

Komatsu introducing next generation of wheel loaders

The 10-tonne M101 can now be fitted with 500/50×17 tyres

The 10-tonne M101 can now be fitted with 500/50×17 tyres

New tyre size introduced to Moheda's best-selling trailer

Biomass has been in the news a lot lately

Biomass has been in the news a lot lately

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

Another week, another blow to the public's biomass confidence

An example of Carolyn and Hugh's dead hedging in their woodland in Northamptonshire.

An example of Carolyn and Hugh's dead hedging in their woodland in Northamptonshire.

Woodland managers win prestigious award for dead hedging technique

Timber production is claimed to be an integral part of CCF, but indications are that it is much more difficult to carry out.

Timber production is claimed to be an integral part of CCF, but indications are that it is much more difficult to carry out.

Tree of the month

Tree of the Month

Analysing the pros (and underreported cons) of continuous-cover forestry

The tree fell onto the worker, who had been standing in a nearby bridle path

The tree fell onto the worker, who had been standing in a nearby bridle path

Forestry worker paralysed from stomach down after tree lands on him

Gwydir Forest, one of the woodlands managed by Natural Resources Wales

Gwydir Forest, one of the woodlands managed by Natural Resources Wales

Welsh government foots NRW's £19m unpaid tax bill

His Majesty joined the prime minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales premier Chris Minns at the Cowper Street project

His Majesty joined the prime minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales premier Chris Minns at the Cowper Street project

King Charles sees benefits of mass timber development during Aussie tour

James Jones and Sons has made a number of purchases in recent years

James Jones and Sons has made a number of purchases in recent years

James Jones' buying spree continues with latest company purchase

The tree stump, left, and some of the beetles

The tree stump, left, and some of the beetles

Beetles find new home thanks to tree technicians

The site is set to produce around four tonnes of tree seed each year

The site is set to produce around four tonnes of tree seed each year

Future productive species at heart of Forestry England's £14.5m nursery upgrade

As usual, members didn't disappoint when it came to machinery images

As usual, members didn't disappoint when it came to machinery images

Bites from the Blog

Bites From the Blog

'Sounds like there wasn’t a brain to damage': Bites from the Blog

The Pro-FX 1000 HD is a three-passenger UTV with a long cargo bed

The Pro-FX 1000 HD is a three-passenger UTV with a long cargo bed

Kawasaki introducing 2025 update to popular UTV

The 620 acres of temperate rainforest will be created with native trees that are adapted to live in an upland landscape

The 620 acres of temperate rainforest will be created with native trees that are adapted to live in an upland landscape

Skiddaw Forest fundraising appeal meets target in just six weeks

The unknown Dutch tree enthusiast takes a picture of the tree

The unknown Dutch tree enthusiast takes a picture of the tree

Band launch search for Dutch enthusiast who made 1800-mile journey to see tree

Read more articles