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'Disappointing' Budget favours native woodland over conifers, says Confor
INDUSTRY body Confor has criticized today's Scottish Budget for failing to provide adequate support for productive forestry. The Scottish Government has announced its financial spending and tax proposals for the year ahead – including spending
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Scottish Budget a 'step forward' for forestry
The Scottish Government has announced its financial spending and tax proposals for the year ahead – including a welcome boost to forestry. Last year’s £32 million budget cut to the woodland creation purse was described as a “body blow” for the
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Arb firm appoints 'industry thought leader' as new head of consultancy
AN arboricultural firm has appointed a new head of consultancy. Natalie Brewin recently took on the role at the Acorn Group, returning to a company in which she was previously a consultancy manager. Having also served as an arb lecturer at
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Wood burner and open fire rules come into force in two council areas
NEW restrictions on the use of wood burners and open fires in homes have come into force in two major council areas. The use of fuel or appliances not approved by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is now banned in Reading
