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Fuel choice helps contractor push the boundaries
THEY fell and harvest the willow that goes into most of the world’s cricket bats. But it is the performance of Aspen Fuel that has bowled over one forestry contractor. C J Ashby Forestry has been powered by the brand for the last 15 years, ever
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Sniffer dog trained to detect phytophthora ramorum in ‘groundbreaking’ project
A sniffer dog has been successfully trained to detect a tree disease as part of a “groundbreaking” project to protect the UK’s woodlands. Experts taught Ivor, a six-year-old cocker spaniel Labrador cross, to identify the highly destructive pathogen
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'Shared goals' between forestry industry and Labour Government, conference told
THE forestry and wood industry is in a "Goldilocks moment" where conditions are “just right” to align industry aspirations with UK Government policies, Confor's annual Westminster conference heard. Stuart Goodall, Confor's CEO, said industry could
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Stihl adds 'most powerful' vacuum shredder to its lineup
DESIGNED for professional landscapers and grounds maintenance teams, the SHA 140 vacuum shredder is the most powerful in the Stihl lineup, offering 15 per cent improved suction power compared to the petrol SH 86. Ideal for the autumn and winter
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STIHL's Pro Battery Tool Advisor
STIHL’S PRO BATTERY TOOL ADVISOR Have you made the switch to battery-powered tools yet? It can sometimes be a difficult task deciding which tools and charging solutions are the right ones for you and your business. Here at STIHL, we have developed
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Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas
NSPCC hubs across the UK have received more than 37,000 free books to share with partner agencies and families in time for Christmas as part of a new partnership with the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. BookTrust, which offers books and
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22 people trapped in forest overnight due to storm
A TWO-YEAR-OLD child was among 22 people stranded in a forest overnight after Storm Darragh brought down trees and power lines, blocking their exit. They were trapped in 8,000-acre Dalby Forest near Pickering, North Yorkshire, and some had to spend
