Events

Conference

Speakers included forestry minister Mary Creagh, top, and Neil Macdonald of Orchard Park Farm.

Products, people and possibilities: The National Forestry Conference 2024 in full

Alan talks two guests through the benefits of Hakki Pilke’s firewood processors/

Alan talks two guests through the benefits of Hakki Pilke’s firewood processors/

'Whatever we sell, we use': The key qualities of M Large's extensive range

L-R: FJ's John McNee, David Carruth, Ken Porter, and event host Cammy Wilson

L-R: FJ's John McNee, David Carruth, Ken Porter, and event host Cammy Wilson

Scottish Agriculture Awards:

Farm's efforts to integrate rare breed of pigs honoured with agroforestry award

The organisers and competitors.

The organisers and competitors.

'Anyone can pick it up': The rising popularity of timber sports

Competitors gathered prior to the start of the event with Alice Buttress carrying the Tom Jones Claymore Trophy.

Competitors gathered prior to the start of the event with Alice Buttress carrying the Tom Jones Claymore Trophy.

CHAINSAW CARVING

'A real community feel': The big names come out for Carve Carrbridge 2024

Patrik Ollila (Area Export Manager TMK), Tony Koponen (Development Director TMK), Nick Dinsdale (MD NCD Equipment), Charlie Stow (Sales and Marketing NCD Equipment).

Patrik Ollila (Area Export Manager TMK), Tony Koponen (Development Director TMK), Nick Dinsdale (MD NCD Equipment), Charlie Stow (Sales and Marketing NCD Equipment).

How TMK came to be in the UK - and its plans for the future

'Build quality and useability': The qualities that make Kesla a 'premier brand'

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

Technical consultant Andy Dudley with the Allroad truck chipper.

Technical consultant Andy Dudley with the Allroad truck chipper.

What sets Pezzolato's Allroad chipper truck apart

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

L–R: Martin Bloemenkamp (BTD Technics), Alan Gaul (PJ Gaul), Paul Trimble (Trimvale Machinery) and Ben Price (B. Price Mus-Max)

L–R: Martin Bloemenkamp (BTD Technics), Alan Gaul (PJ Gaul), Paul Trimble (Trimvale Machinery) and Ben Price (B. Price Mus-Max)

Could this 'all-in-one firewood processor' make log cutting a one-person task?

Deputy editor Jack Haugh is shown the ropes by Gabriella Seymour (and Max)

Deputy editor Jack Haugh is shown the ropes by Gabriella Seymour (and Max)

I'd never handled a horse. Until I tried horse logging for the first time.

Rob Trott with the rear-handled 542i XP

Rob Trott with the rear-handled 542i XP

'It’s comparable to a petrol saw now': Husqvarna's world-first battery saw

A 62.6 CC chainsaw, it is due to be launched in 2025

A 62.6 CC chainsaw, it is due to be launched in 2025

Why Stihl is launching a new rear-handled 60 cc chainsaw

Pierre Talpe from Rainbow Professional

Pierre Talpe from Rainbow Professional

'Stalkers don't have time': Forestry's future considered during Confor seminars

'I am very happy': The full story of 2024's UK Forwarder Driving Competition

he Forest Worker Zone at APF 2024.

he Forest Worker Zone at APF 2024.

'We don’t have enough people': Skills take centre stage during Forest Worker Zone

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

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

RJ Hall director Dalton Hall

RJ Hall director Dalton Hall

Demand grows for Dipperfox in bid to keep sites 'neat and tidy'

Sales manager Petr Sladek with the LVS 520 forwarder

Sales manager Petr Sladek with the LVS 520 forwarder

Novotny eyeing up return to UK market as it seeks new dealer

The UK’s first GRX 10 took pride and place on the stand

The UK’s first GRX 10 took pride and place on the stand

'It’s a long-term investment': The key quality that sets Intermercato apart

Greg Tickner and Nick Adams

Greg Tickner and Nick Adams

'We believe it’s one of the best things the FCA has ever come up with'

Willem Baartman and Neil Stoddart

Willem Baartman and Neil Stoddart

Why methanol-powered Land Rover is the perfect 'stop-gap' before electric switch

Oakleaf's Joe Litter and Thomas Johannson, from Vimek, with the UK's first 870.2

Oakleaf's Joe Litter and Thomas Johannson, from Vimek, with the UK's first 870.2

How Vimek is hoping to tempt 'red, green and yellow' operators with new 870.2

Sitka is one of the most prominent species in the UK's forestry industry

Sitka is one of the most prominent species in the UK's forestry industry

fORESTRY BRIEFING

UK industry 'must explore Sitka alternatives' but 'can't write off the species'

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

Simon Anthony with the Classic 50

Simon Anthony with the Classic 50

'Fencing is changing': Why Easy Petrol Post Driver introduced more powerful model

Slava Filatov said he was delighted with how Serra's customers are finding its UK service

Slava Filatov said he was delighted with how Serra's customers are finding its UK service

'You buy Serra one time': How Serra has re-established itself in the UK market

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

L-R: Andy Leitch; Confor’s Stuart Goodall; Trudy Harrison MP; Tom Barnes at 2023's conference

L-R: Andy Leitch; Confor’s Stuart Goodall; Trudy Harrison MP; Tom Barnes at 2023's conference

Confor conference to focus on how forestry can deliver Labour's priorities

Uniforest’s Titan 53/40 has for a few years been one of the premier mobile firewood processors on the market. Jeremy reports that the new Titan 53/40 Premium, which he has operated in Europe, has really upped the game in firewood production.

Uniforest’s Titan 53/40 has for a few years been one of the premier mobile firewood processors on the market. Jeremy reports that the new Titan 53/40 Premium, which he has operated in Europe, has really upped the game in firewood production.

Uniforest, Malwa and Dipperfox take centre stage during Treeline demo days

APF highlights will include chainsaws, forestry machinery, and competitive fencing

APF highlights will include chainsaws, forestry machinery, and competitive fencing

APF: Full list of exhibitors, showground maps, all the events taking place

APF is the UK's largest forestry show

APF is the UK's largest forestry show

Forestry Briefing

The BIG APF 2024 Preview show - Forestry Briefing

The contest is one of the highlights of the APF Exhibition

The contest is one of the highlights of the APF Exhibition

British Lumberjack Championships come to APF for the first time

Fencing is always a highlight during APF

Fencing is always a highlight during APF

What to expect from fencing at this year's APF

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

Aspen alkylate petrol is virtually free from sulphur, benzene and solvents making it much less harmful than regular petrol.

Aspen alkylate petrol is virtually free from sulphur, benzene and solvents making it much less harmful than regular petrol.

Take on the ‘Aspen Challenge’ at APF 2024

The subgroup will be officially launched during APF

The subgroup will be officially launched during APF

FISA to officially launch new 'training standards' subgroup during APF

CRJ offers a wide range of new and used OEM equipment, machines for hire, maintenance services, and parts

CRJ offers a wide range of new and used OEM equipment, machines for hire, maintenance services, and parts

How CRJ Services is marking its 25th anniversary in style at APF 2024

Merlo will display the TreEmme MM250X at the APF show

Merlo will display the TreEmme MM250X at the APF show

What to expect from Merlo during APF 2024

At APF 2022, Husqvarna gave visitors a first glimpse at its 540 XP Mark III.

At APF 2022, Husqvarna gave visitors a first glimpse at its 540 XP Mark III.

'Proud' Husqvarna ready to delight during APF 2024

Many of forestry's biggest names will be at APF 2024

Many of forestry's biggest names will be at APF 2024

Futuristic to prehistoric - APF 2024 spans 4,000 years of woodland technology

The GTA 40 is Stihl's STIHL’s first professional battery-powered pruner

The GTA 40 is Stihl's STIHL’s first professional battery-powered pruner

Stihl to present new forestry chainsaw during APF 2024

Thousands of forestry professionals are expected to head to Warwickshire’s Ragley Estate for the three-day event.

Thousands of forestry professionals are expected to head to Warwickshire’s Ragley Estate for the three-day event.

The big APF 2024 preview: Why this year's show is not to be missed

Ponsse's updated Wisent was revealed for the first time on day one of FinnMetko

Ponsse's updated Wisent was revealed for the first time on day one of FinnMetko

The big product launches you might have missed from FinnMetko

The 324 was also introduced during FinnMetko

The 324 was also introduced during FinnMetko

Kesla introducing two new tractor loaders

APF is the UK's largest forestry and tree-care event

APF is the UK's largest forestry and tree-care event

How to get your tickets for APF 2024 (and bag a 10 per cent discount)

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

The Classic50 and Max107 models offer

The Classic50 and Max107 models offer

Easy Petrol Post Driver to debut two new models during APF

Operators will get behind the controls of a John Deere 1110G to determine who is the UK's best

Operators will get behind the controls of a John Deere 1110G to determine who is the UK's best

Time running out to enter UK Forwarder Driving Championships

Visitors will be able to enjoy horse logging in action

Visitors will be able to enjoy horse logging in action

Axe throwing and archery: action-packed weekend planned for Logie Timber Festival

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