Equipment Reviews

Focus on pruning

Gerry first learned about Henchman at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show quite a few years ago

How Henchman ladders helped one arborist keep his trees in check

The updates include increased strength around the zip-tie points

The updates include increased strength around the zip-tie points

Tubex unveils improved biodegradable tree shelters

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

Husqvarna's ActSafe ICX is among its recent innovations

Husqvarna's ActSafe ICX is among its recent innovations

'It should enhance the role': Husqvarna and the benefits of new technology

Chris Swan, left, with Daniel Iddon

Chris Swan, left, with Daniel Iddon

Natural woodland fertiliser could 'close the carbon loop of timber production'

Tubex commercial director James Taylor

Tubex commercial director James Taylor

Why Tubex is trying to 'offer the best of both worlds' when it comes to shelters

In the future, other smart functions for RCUs will be implemented

In the future, other smart functions for RCUs will be implemented

Count on the FAE App for real-time information

A wide variety of climbing equipment features in our 2024 buyer's guide

A wide variety of climbing equipment features in our 2024 buyer's guide

The best climbing equipment for arborists in 2024

Paul Anderson is confident the Rhizopellets could provide a big boost to forestry

Paul Anderson is confident the Rhizopellets could provide a big boost to forestry

How fungi pellets could reduce a Sitka spruce rotation to just 25 years

Left: Gaussian splat of a veteran oak, Tamworth. Right: Old Man of Calke in reality capture.

Left: Gaussian splat of a veteran oak, Tamworth. Right: Old Man of Calke in reality capture.

Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaf

How 3D modelling is playing a crucial role in arb's future

How the new dashboard looks

How the new dashboard looks

TreeAlert launches new user dashboard

The myForest inventory tool has been developed in partnership with the Northwoods Innovation Programme

The myForest inventory tool has been developed in partnership with the Northwoods Innovation Programme

Woodland inventory tool now even more convenient

The wedges are created from 75 per cent recycled Protos helmets

The wedges are created from 75 per cent recycled Protos helmets

Protos launches tree felling wedges made from recycled helmets

The BGA 250 offers 100 per cent power even as the battery discharges

The BGA 250 offers 100 per cent power even as the battery discharges

Stihl launches 'world's most powerful' handheld battery-powered blower

The new boot is enhanced by the slip-resistant Vibram sole, providing optimal grip in extreme situations.

The new boot is enhanced by the slip-resistant Vibram sole, providing optimal grip in extreme situations.

Haix introduces new tree-climbing boot

The tyre made its debut on the road as the official tyre for Team Lidl-Trek

The tyre made its debut on the road as the official tyre for Team Lidl-Trek

How forestry played a major role in this year's Tour de France

The Technical Tees are said to be “designed for those who demand both style and functionality in their activewear”

The Technical Tees are said to be “designed for those who demand both style and functionality in their activewear”

Arbortec promises 'style and functionality' with new T-shirts

Over 3,300 native trees have been planted by over 600 volunteers, using new non-plastic and the more traditional tree guards.

Over 3,300 native trees have been planted by over 600 volunteers, using new non-plastic and the more traditional tree guards.

How the National Arboretum is 'moving away' from plastic tree shelters

Danny was able to try out two of Ariat's leading products in the field

Danny was able to try out two of Ariat's leading products in the field

'You’d look the dog's bollocks': Danny Graham reviews Ariat's clothing range

MyHiab is now available to download in the UK

MyHiab is now available to download in the UK

Hiab launches mobile app for operators

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

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

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

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

The app improves the speed and accuracy of the existing WCA process

The app improves the speed and accuracy of the existing WCA process

New app set to 'transform' how woodland surveys are carried out

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

Milwaukee Tool says the new shears 'reduce peak muscle activation'

Milwaukee Tool says the new shears 'reduce peak muscle activation'

Milwaukee launches brushless telescopic shears for 'fast, clean pruning'

A specially-prepared drone is central to the scheme

A specially-prepared drone is central to the scheme

How drone technology is helping to plant one million trees

Zamberlan boasts a range of boots for tree-care professionals

Zamberlan boasts a range of boots for tree-care professionals

Major forestry boot manufacturer added to dealer's growing portfolio

Stihl’s battery-powered technology has come a long way in a short space of time – and it is perfect for helping arborists keep connected.

Stihl’s battery-powered technology has come a long way in a short space of time – and it is perfect for helping arborists keep connected.

How Stihl Connected is key to safety and productivity

OptiBoost treated Eucalyptus cuttings (on the left side of the tray) compared to control (on the right side)

OptiBoost treated Eucalyptus cuttings (on the left side of the tray) compared to control (on the right side)

Introducing the technology that could provide a vital boost to tree planting

The new feature was developed alongside training provider MediArb

The new feature was developed alongside training provider MediArb

New app feature provides the tools for dealing with emergency situations

The Henchman harness takes up to 100 per cent of the weight of heavy tools

The Henchman harness takes up to 100 per cent of the weight of heavy tools

Take the weight off with Henchman's new lifting harness

Greg Tucker of GT Trees made the switch to Aspen Fuel

Greg Tucker of GT Trees made the switch to Aspen Fuel

Why this arborist made the switch to Aspen Fuel - and hasn't looked back since

Joining the outdoor line-up is the DUC150 18V.

Joining the outdoor line-up is the DUC150 18V.

Two new pruning tools from Makita

The KMA 120 R battery KombiEngine is said to offer professional users “exceptional versatility

The KMA 120 R battery KombiEngine is said to offer professional users “exceptional versatility

Stihl introduces new battery engine to its AP system

Introducing Marlow's small but mighty new rope

The KL120 Compact Oval has an effective working length of only 70 mm

The KL120 Compact Oval has an effective working length of only 70 mm

Introducing ISC Wales' 'palm-sized' oval karabiner

The babyMULE has a 23-litre volume

The babyMULE has a 23-litre volume

New bags will have 'positive impact on the everyday life of arborists'

The app can be used to alert remote, long working forestry professionals

The app can be used to alert remote, long working forestry professionals

App’s storm warnings will protect lone forest workers

The chain will fit up to 15 Stihl chainsaws, pole saws, and one-handed pruners.

The chain will fit up to 15 Stihl chainsaws, pole saws, and one-handed pruners.

Oregon launching new chainsaw chain for 'pruning of small-diameter branches'

The Sweden-based firm confirmed the news this week

The Sweden-based firm confirmed the news this week

Iggesund Forest will 'no longer drill entrance holes in its spray bars'

When it comes to fuel, there are numerous brands out there trying to offer the perfect solution, including Aspen

When it comes to fuel, there are numerous brands out there trying to offer the perfect solution, including Aspen

What does the future hold for fuel in forestry?

The battery tree lopper has bypass blades, which Kärcher says, ensure accurate cuts

The battery tree lopper has bypass blades, which Kärcher says, ensure accurate cuts

Kärcher introduces new battery-powered tree lopper

The Kinisi MAX boasts a range of cutting-edge features

The Kinisi MAX boasts a range of cutting-edge features

DMM takes it to the 'MAX' with new climbing harness

The saw is said to work best on trees up to 20 cm

The saw is said to work best on trees up to 20 cm

First look at Husqvarna's new 'all-round' battery-powered chainsaw

Three-metre-high Hornbeam trees now take pride of place outside the villa.

Three-metre-high Hornbeam trees now take pride of place outside the villa.

How a novel solution ensured trees were a major part of historic lodge renovation

The ePPEcentre allows arborists and other tree care professional to keep track of their kit

The ePPEcentre allows arborists and other tree care professional to keep track of their kit

How Petzl is helping tree care workers stay on top of their PPE

The technology focuses on early detection to prevent wildfires from spreading out of control.

The technology focuses on early detection to prevent wildfires from spreading out of control.

How AI was able to detect a forest wildfire within 30 minutes

Boasting the distinctive Realtree EDGE design, the trousers are available in brown, orange, and Arbortec's unique lime,

Boasting the distinctive Realtree EDGE design, the trousers are available in brown, orange, and Arbortec's unique lime,

Arbortec links up with Realtree to create new chainsaw trousers