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Printmaker Shona Branigan was approached by the National Trust to create the artworks

Sycamore Gap trunk-rings art goes on display

Wiltshire Dave's attempt at organising a tug of war didn't go to plan ...

Wiltshire Dave's attempt at organising a tug of war didn't go to plan ...

Tales from the trees

'I looked on in horror': Tales from the Trees (June 2024)

Almost out for the count – small tortoiseshell once the most widespread and common butterfly in gardens has shown a slump in numbers which experts think is at least partly due to the effects of an exotic natural enemy.

Almost out for the count – small tortoiseshell once the most widespread and common butterfly in gardens has shown a slump in numbers which experts think is at least partly due to the effects of an exotic natural enemy.

The vital role arborists could play in preserving UK's butterfly population

Elongated clusters of 20–40 spectacular coral red flowers dangle from the tips of each branch.

Elongated clusters of 20–40 spectacular coral red flowers dangle from the tips of each branch.

Trees of the world

What do a national icon and burning at the stake have in common? The ceibo tree

Despite being such a vital professional, you won't hear any mention of arboriculture during this general election

Despite being such a vital professional, you won't hear any mention of arboriculture during this general election

Won't somebody think of the arborists this election time

The arborist required surgery and was off work for two months

The arborist required surgery and was off work for two months

Warning after arborist suffers puncture wound during blackthorn work

Carr’s Billington Safety will now offer Mont-Bell attire

Carr’s Billington Safety will now offer Mont-Bell attire

Carr’s bolsters offering with new chainsaw clothing options

Battery-powered tools can transform work for hand cutters and arborists

Battery-powered tools can transform work for hand cutters and arborists

Stihl to be convinced? Here's why a move to battery power could be for you

Sir Ed Davey (left), Sir Keir Starmer (centre), and Rishi Sunak are among those vying for votes

Sir Ed Davey (left), Sir Keir Starmer (centre), and Rishi Sunak are among those vying for votes

General election

Ranking the main parties and their forestry-related pledges

DEFRA says Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are not established in the UK, but across the country we are told to keep watch.

DEFRA says Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are not established in the UK, but across the country we are told to keep watch.

AI to stop Asian hornets invading Britain and beheading our bees

Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident

Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident

Three arrested as boy killed by falling tree

While the product does not kill the Phytophthora, it stops it from spreading.

While the product does not kill the Phytophthora, it stops it from spreading.

How a deep aeration system solved one arborist's Phytophthora problem

Arborists' pedal power coins in valuable charity cash

Thousands of guests headed to Westonbirt for 2024's ARB Show

Thousands of guests headed to Westonbirt for 2024's ARB Show

Reports of ARB Show's demise have been greatly exaggerated

Crown Tree Services offers the full range of tree surgery and arboricultural services

Crown Tree Services offers the full range of tree surgery and arboricultural services

New chipper delivers for Norwich arborist

The Chester SRS chest harness is purpose-built for single-rope technique (SRT)

The Chester SRS chest harness is purpose-built for single-rope technique (SRT)

Notch launches series of new products to make work 'safer' for arborists

The Pfanner Arborist Chainsaw Trouser in type C (all-round protection) is designed for working at heights

The Pfanner Arborist Chainsaw Trouser in type C (all-round protection) is designed for working at heights

Outwear unveils hi-vis trousers

The UB003C 36V Blower combines comfort and functionality with a high-performance brushless motor

The UB003C 36V Blower combines comfort and functionality with a high-performance brushless motor

Makita launches new high-power blower

The trousers boast Breatheflex Pro, a high-tenacity polymer and Kevlar construction

The trousers boast Breatheflex Pro, a high-tenacity polymer and Kevlar construction

Arbortec unveils 'eye-catching' protective chainsaw trousers

The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet

The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet

Keep watch for Asian hornets after record sightings in 2023

Chris Gottfried was delighted with the response to CEUK’s new products.

Chris Gottfried was delighted with the response to CEUK’s new products.

The expert craftwork that goes into every Bison axe

FSI Stump Cutters UK goes big as it attends ARB Show for the first time

James Oliver shows off Oregon’s SpeedCut Nano chain (front saw).

James Oliver shows off Oregon’s SpeedCut Nano chain (front saw).

The 'unbelievable' difference Oregon's SpeedCut Nano makes to chainsaws

The ARB Show provided an opportunity for many to see Jas P Wilson’s Mantis in action, and Billy Wilson said he was encouraged by the feedback.

The ARB Show provided an opportunity for many to see Jas P Wilson’s Mantis in action, and Billy Wilson said he was encouraged by the feedback.

How chainsaw kick back inspired Jas P Wilson's Mantis tree-pruning attachment

FSI Stump Cutters UK goes big as it attends ARB Show for the first time

Rupert Archer-Smith and Bill Taylor on the ATVTrac stand.

Rupert Archer-Smith and Bill Taylor on the ATVTrac stand.

Need to protect your expensive kit? ATVTrac has you covered

Vermeer's Tim Bullen with the manufacturer's new SC48TX.

Vermeer's Tim Bullen with the manufacturer's new SC48TX.

Vermeer's new SC48TX diesel stump cutter makes big impression

Dozens of professional arborists and assessors will descend on Compton Verney, Warwickshire

Dozens of professional arborists and assessors will descend on Compton Verney, Warwickshire

Big Rescue Event 2024

Big Rescue Event

Big Rescue Event returns this month - full details and how to get tickets

Spilled were crisps were the least of our man's worries ...

Spilled were crisps were the least of our man's worries ...

Tales from the trees

'Yer tackle’s ’anging out, Sir': Tales from the Trees (April 2024)

It is hoped the seedlings will ensure the tree lives on

It is hoped the seedlings will ensure the tree lives on

King receives first Sycamore Gap tree seedling nearly eight months after felling

Cecily Withall has grown to love life in the canopy.

Cecily Withall has grown to love life in the canopy.

'I have had to dig deep and push myself': Women in arb - Cecily Withall

Spectrum Plant only signed a new partnership agreement with Först last year

Spectrum Plant only signed a new partnership agreement with Först last year

Arb machinery dealer announces it is closing after 15 years

Jonathan Turner with the EVO 205TT

Jonathan Turner with the EVO 205TT

Why GreenMech launched a turntable version of its popular woodchipper

Bill Johnston, TH White’s director of machinery imports

Bill Johnston, TH White’s director of machinery imports

How demand for Ohashi's compact woodchippers caught UK dealer by surprise

John Parker said the 60th anniversary of the Arboricultural Association provided a chance to reflect on the past and look to the future

John Parker said the 60th anniversary of the Arboricultural Association provided a chance to reflect on the past and look to the future

How arboriculture has changed through the years - and what's to come

Severnside's Bruce Salisbury believes it is important to provide clothing for everyone in arb

Severnside's Bruce Salisbury believes it is important to provide clothing for everyone in arb

How Solidur is trying to make arb clothing more inclusive for women

Tegid Evans proudly shows off the Ripper37 blades and several t-shirts his partner had made for the ARB Show

Tegid Evans proudly shows off the Ripper37 blades and several t-shirts his partner had made for the ARB Show

Why Ripper37 blades were the obvious choice for new UK dealer

Product manager Karl Howlett with the TW 280FTR Hybrid

Product manager Karl Howlett with the TW 280FTR Hybrid

The interesting journey Timberwolf went on to develop its hybrid woodchippers

L-R: Nick Wilson and Izzy Rose (GreenLine ARB), and MediArb's Tracey and Danny Ball

L-R: Nick Wilson and Izzy Rose (GreenLine ARB), and MediArb's Tracey and Danny Ball

How GreenLine Arb's new feature could be key when disaster strikes

James Bradshaw shows off Zamberlan and MontBell's new products on the Carr's Billington Safety stand

James Bradshaw shows off Zamberlan and MontBell's new products on the Carr's Billington Safety stand

The key quality that sets Zamberlan's boots apart

According to DNA studies, the iconic trees first arose in Madagascar 21 million years ago.

According to DNA studies, the iconic trees first arose in Madagascar 21 million years ago.

Mystery of ancient 'tree of life' may finally be solved

The ARB Show took place at Westonbirt

The ARB Show took place at Westonbirt

WATCH: The story of the 2024 ARB Show

Dr David Lonsdale was a key figure at Forest Research for nearly three decade

Dr David Lonsdale was a key figure at Forest Research for nearly three decade

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'He will be much missed': Tributes paid to Dr David Lonsdale after his death

Around 70 exhibitors used the Westonbirt event to show off the latest products

Around 70 exhibitors used the Westonbirt event to show off the latest products

ARB Show 2024 hailed after leading tree-care event comes to a close

The much-photographed tree, which stood next to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland for 200 years, was chopped down in September last year

The much-photographed tree, which stood next to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland for 200 years, was chopped down in September last year

Two men in court over Sycamore Gap tree felling

Multevo’s in-house team of Mercedes-Benz trained technicians have over 50 years of main dealer experience

Multevo’s in-house team of Mercedes-Benz trained technicians have over 50 years of main dealer experience

Unimog appoints new aftersales partner for north-west England

Kenny using the Stihl 661 to fell a hollow sycamore on the Achnacarry Estate.

Kenny using the Stihl 661 to fell a hollow sycamore on the Achnacarry Estate.

Contractor Profile

New Zealand to the Scottish Highlands: How an arborist went out on his own

View from the entrance buildings of the botanic garden

View from the entrance buildings of the botanic garden

Botanical Garden

Exploring the 'unheralded' but wonderful Durham University botanical gardens

The first Barcham manual is back in a new and revised format

The first Barcham manual is back in a new and revised format

View from the nursery

The lowdown on the revised edition of the first Barcham manual

Doyle Machinery has a long history of supplying machinery to a number of sectors

Doyle Machinery has a long history of supplying machinery to a number of sectors

Ufkes Greentec appoints new dealer for the UK

Tree canopy cover targets are being used in many UK cities to guide urban planning.

Tree canopy cover targets are being used in many UK cities to guide urban planning.

Urban development

Exploring arboriculture’s role in sustainable urban development

Main: A very large Persian ironwood (parrotia persica) – it must be beautiful in autumnal colours. Inset: The JFK Museum

Main: A very large Persian ironwood (parrotia persica) – it must be beautiful in autumnal colours. Inset: The JFK Museum

Exploring the Irish arboretum that's dedicated to the memory of JFK

One of the primary challenges Greg faced was the task of levelling ladders safely while working

One of the primary challenges Greg faced was the task of levelling ladders safely while working

How the right Henchman ladders took one arb firm to new heights

Main sponsor Forst will once again demonstrate its range of machinery during the show.

Main sponsor Forst will once again demonstrate its range of machinery during the show.

The full list of ARB Show 2024 exhibitors as big names head to Westonbirt

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