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Tales from the trees

Dave took on an enthusiastic (but rubbish) trainee

'The trainee’s lack of common sense is why I was so cautious': Tales (October 2024)

There are challenges to maintaining existing trees.

There are challenges to maintaining existing trees.

a VIEW FROM THE NURSERY

A View from the Nursery

Achieving diversity: Not as simple as it sounds

Liam spoke to essentialARB about the journey he’s been on since setting up his own company

Liam spoke to essentialARB about the journey he’s been on since setting up his own company

Contractor Profile

'I’m proud of the business I’ve created': The arborist who went out on his own

It is one of the tallest and longest-lived trees in the Amazon rainforest

It is one of the tallest and longest-lived trees in the Amazon rainforest

Trees of the world

'A tree worth going nuts over': The Brazil nut's uncertain future

Wild service trees (Sorbus torminalis) being planted at Whipsnade Tree Cathedral

Wild service trees (Sorbus torminalis) being planted at Whipsnade Tree Cathedral

Tree cathedral planted as war memorial restored after ash dieback devastation

Malcolm struggled with a change of scenery

Malcolm struggled with a change of scenery

'You can’t keep falling asleep': The grass isn't greener for Malcolm in Tree Gang

Beth fell into arb but has loved every minute of it

Beth fell into arb but has loved every minute of it

'People are now less surprised when I turn up': Women in arb - Beth Coffey

The area in The Carrs, a woodland area in Wilmslow, Cheshire where Chris Hall was hit by a limb of a tree

The area in The Carrs, a woodland area in Wilmslow, Cheshire where Chris Hall was hit by a limb of a tree

Council fined £500,000 after dog walker killed by falling tree limb

Emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday

Emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday

Child dies after being struck by falling tree branch in Surrey

Many of the big names feature in our latest buyer's guide

Many of the big names feature in our latest buyer's guide

The MEWPs that will take your business to new heights

Delivering a higher engine and hydraulic output, the Bobcat T86 is the most powerful compact track loader the company has ever built.

Delivering a higher engine and hydraulic output, the Bobcat T86 is the most powerful compact track loader the company has ever built.

The key difference a Bobcat T86 has made to one tree care business

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

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 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

He appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates Court

He appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates Court

Man fined after protected oak trees felled without permission

It has trained all its grounds team leaders in TreeKeeper, software which tracks tree data

It has trained all its grounds team leaders in TreeKeeper, software which tracks tree data

Cemeteries owner uses new tech to protect tree stock

The entire deployment cost the charity just £1,177.

The entire deployment cost the charity just £1,177.

DART INTERNATIONAL

DART International

'It was a disaster zone': Arborists provide aid to Hurricane Beryl-hit island

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

L-R Martin Hubbard, Anastasia Gandzha and Liam Andrews

L-R Martin Hubbard, Anastasia Gandzha and Liam Andrews

Could this rookie hit the axe-throwing target?

The competition proved to be a high point of 2024's APF

The competition proved to be a high point of 2024's APF

'It is growing every year': The World Poleclimbing Championships at APF 2024

Delegates were able to see permanently captive Pipistrelle bats close up

Delegates were able to see permanently captive Pipistrelle bats close up

Tree cutters branch out for ‘tiny’ bats

A collection of the ‘dinosaur trees’ is thriving at Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex.

A collection of the ‘dinosaur trees’ is thriving at Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex.

‘Dinosaur trees’ thrive at Wakehurst

Oxford Coroner's Court

Oxford Coroner's Court

Teenage tree surgeon with close connection to Gary Lineker killed at work

Sean with the Italian-built C4 TMV 40V ride-on/remote-controlled tracked mulcher

Sean with the Italian-built C4 TMV 40V ride-on/remote-controlled tracked mulcher

Why Arbforest is promoting Italian-built ride-on mulcher

Avant demonstrated a range of its products during APF 2024

Avant demonstrated a range of its products during APF 2024

Avant hits milestone machinery count in the UK - but isn't stopping just yet

Editor John McNee had a go behind the controls of a Neomach for himself

Editor John McNee had a go behind the controls of a Neomach for himself

Introducing Neomach and its range of compact loaders

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

Filtermech will be offering sales, service, and parts support for the manufacturer's compact loaders and attachments.

Filtermech will be offering sales, service, and parts support for the manufacturer's compact loaders and attachments.

New Avant dealer for Yorkshire

A view from the nursery

A View from the Nursery

What can the UK learn from the urban trees of Budapest?

The iconic tree was illegally felled last year

The iconic tree was illegally felled last year

Sycamore Gap Tree's legacy lives on through new initiative

People gather around the stump of the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland National Park. The

People gather around the stump of the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland National Park. The

‘Rollercoaster of emotions’ in year since felling of Sycamore Gap tree

There are only 16 recorded Sorbus torminalis, commonly known as wild service trees or chequers, in Denbighshire.

There are only 16 recorded Sorbus torminalis, commonly known as wild service trees or chequers, in Denbighshire.

Rare 'sweets and beer' tree saved for future

David Blackwood took up the position in July. Here he is pictured at Northern Irish dealer M Large's recent open day

David Blackwood took up the position in July. Here he is pictured at Northern Irish dealer M Large's recent open day

New GreenMech sales director tells of joy at joining 'British success story'

The saws feature a brushless motor that generates a 1.6kW of maximum output power that is comparable to 35cc 2 stroke petrol chainsaw.

The saws feature a brushless motor that generates a 1.6kW of maximum output power that is comparable to 35cc 2 stroke petrol chainsaw.

Makita unveils new range of battery-powered forestry chainsaws

Husqvarna's 25m World Poleclimbing Championships was, as always, an APF highlight

Husqvarna's 25m World Poleclimbing Championships was, as always, an APF highlight

APF 2024 comes to a close as packed events programme delights

This holm oak planted some twenty years ago when this North London shopping plaza was built was appropriately and tastefully ‘pruned and sheared’ to suit the situation.

This holm oak planted some twenty years ago when this North London shopping plaza was built was appropriately and tastefully ‘pruned and sheared’ to suit the situation.

Trees and concrete: An irresistible force meets a rigid object

Dr John Grimshaw will leave the site to become editor-in chief of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Dr John Grimshaw will leave the site to become editor-in chief of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Arboretum director to step down after 12-year stint as he makes career change

The significance of urban trees is understood by those making the decisions; they just can't prioritise them

The significance of urban trees is understood by those making the decisions; they just can't prioritise them

How do we convince decision makers to prioritise urban trees?

Jo Hedger was presented with the award on the first day of this year's AA Conference

Jo Hedger was presented with the award on the first day of this year's AA Conference

'Inspirational' figure named this year's Arboricultural Association Award winner

The show highlights both the beauty and versatility of this tree and the destructive effect of ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus).

The show highlights both the beauty and versatility of this tree and the destructive effect of ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus).

Rising from the ashes - new exhibition celebrates the resilience of ash

The group includes Annalize Wright, who previously featured in essentialARB's Women in Arb series

The group includes Annalize Wright, who previously featured in essentialARB's Women in Arb series

Arborists plan Hadrian's Wall trek to raise vital cash for cancer charity

Clumping bamboo is safer than running bamboo, but not completely so.

Clumping bamboo is safer than running bamboo, but not completely so.

Invasive species

Bamboo is the new Japanese knotweed

The FSI B31-980 features the same narrow design as the B31-749

The FSI B31-980 features the same narrow design as the B31-749

FSI will demonstrate 'powerful' new stump grinder during APF

A John Deere emblem is among the items to be auctioned off for charity

A John Deere emblem is among the items to be auctioned off for charity

Unique artwork up for grabs during APF to aid Air Ambulance Service

Neil Davies becomes the 28th person to assume the role

Neil Davies becomes the 28th person to assume the role

Arboricultural Association appoints new chair

Big as he was, Doug turned and legged it

Big as he was, Doug turned and legged it

'You capitalist Nazi!': Things get tricky for Malcolm in Tree Gang Pt. 58

A small selection of the people and machines to have featured on our pages during the last three decades

A small selection of the people and machines to have featured on our pages during the last three decades

FJ at 30: How forestry magazine has evolved with the times

Forestry Journal is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout September

Forestry Journal is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout September

Forestry Journal launches special £30 offer to celebrate 30th anniversary

The long-suffering Mrs X?

The long-suffering Mrs X?

Tales from the trees

'I suppose the person to ask would be Mrs X, or maybe Lucy': Tales (August 2024)

Dave Hamill put the saw through its paces during several recent jobs.

Dave Hamill put the saw through its paces during several recent jobs.

Chainsaw review

'What a fantastic chainsaw': Husqvarna T542i XP review

Up to 1,900 places are available over the next two years

Up to 1,900 places are available over the next two years

Forestry firms offered near-100-per-cent funding to train HGV drivers

Yvette Freeman, pictured during 2024’s ARB Show, is hoping to use her experience of arriving late in the industry to help others.

Yvette Freeman, pictured during 2024’s ARB Show, is hoping to use her experience of arriving late in the industry to help others.

'Age shouldn't be a barrier': The former cop who turned to arb later in life

The partnership sees Terex Green-tec machines sold in the UK for the first time

The partnership sees Terex Green-tec machines sold in the UK for the first time

Dealer appointed for Terex's new dedicated tree-care wing

While traditionally seen as a forestry show, APF also caters for arborists, with many of the industry's biggest names in attendance

While traditionally seen as a forestry show, APF also caters for arborists, with many of the industry's biggest names in attendance

APF 2024 preview

Why no arborist should miss this year's APF Exhibition