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The long-running A82 steep-felling programme has posed significant challenges to forestry bosses

Douglas fir, storms, and skylines: The 25-year steep-felling project a decade in

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

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

Our diarist got more than he bargained for during a run-in with a grey squirrel

Our diarist got more than he bargained for during a run-in with a grey squirrel

Forester's diary

Forester's Diary

'Brought down by a grey squirrel' - Forester's Diary

Many of forestry's big brands feature in our 2024 round-up

Many of forestry's big brands feature in our 2024 round-up

harvester round-up

Your essential guide to the latest harvesters in forestry (Part II)

Many of forestry's biggest brands feature in Part I of our harvester round-up

Many of forestry's biggest brands feature in Part I of our harvester round-up

harvester round-up

Your essential guide to the latest harvesters in forestry (Part I)

Michel Gierkink, CEO of GMT Equipment, on the Field and Forest Machinery stand.

Michel Gierkink, CEO of GMT Equipment, on the Field and Forest Machinery stand.

GMT Equipment boss on Field and Forest Machinery partnership

Simon Mesec at Mebor.

Simon Mesec at Mebor.

How the UK became a 'very good market' for Mebor

Doyle Machinery's area sales manager Rory Palmer.

Doyle Machinery's area sales manager Rory Palmer.

How Ufkes Greentec's Panthera is taking on Allbach

Dave Clark, product manager at Manitou UK.

Dave Clark, product manager at Manitou UK.

Manitou 'causes a stir' with new tree-pruning attachment

Allan Marshall with the Binderberger SSPX800 fully automated firewood processor.

Allan Marshall with the Binderberger SSPX800 fully automated firewood processor.

The key qualities that set Binderberger's firewood processors apart

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

Michael Simons, national sales manager at CRJ Services.

Michael Simons, national sales manager at CRJ Services.

CRJ Services marks 25th year in fine style as it's named Jenz dealer of the year

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

Forestry Commission contractors harvesting superb Norway spruce in the Surrey Hills, March 2015.

Forestry Commission contractors harvesting superb Norway spruce in the Surrey Hills, March 2015.

Tree pests and diseases

Assessing the indications and implications of Ips typographus on Sitka spruce

A view from the nursery

A View from the Nursery

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

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

Main: Billy Wilson officially stepped down as MD earlier this year, with his son Jim assuming the role.

Main: Billy Wilson officially stepped down as MD earlier this year, with his son Jim assuming the role.

Company profile

County tractors, shellfish, and family: The inside story as Jas P Wilson turns 60

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

One of Dougie’s chief concerns about the future of the industry is the shortage of machine operators.

One of Dougie’s chief concerns about the future of the industry is the shortage of machine operators.

Young harvesting manager on his hopes (and concerns) for the industry

It was another busy month for our young forester

It was another busy month for our young forester

'The choice of underwear can make or break a day': Danny experiences some discomfort

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

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

Farma's Tom Belton and Svante Högnert with the impressive LF8

Farma's Tom Belton and Svante Högnert with the impressive LF8

'We think we have nailed it': How demand for first forwarder blew Farma away

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

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

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?

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

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

Scotland's first minister John Swinney appears to have admitted defeat on the country replicating its most recent planting high

Scotland's first minister John Swinney appears to have admitted defeat on the country replicating its most recent planting high

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

The bad news keeps coming for Scotland's forestry sector

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 discovery of the beetles has seen conifer log exports paused from Scotland into Ireland

The discovery of the beetles has seen conifer log exports paused from Scotland into Ireland

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

With restrictions on log exports, just how serious is Ips cembrae?

David Ward and his son, William.

David Ward and his son, William.

'We believe in using local timber': The firewood producer with a '20-mile' rule

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

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

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

Farma's first forwarder, the LF8, will be shown off in the UK for the first time during APF

Farma's first forwarder, the LF8, will be shown off in the UK for the first time during APF

5 machines you won't want to miss during APF 2024

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

Attempts made in Furzefield Wood to plant English oak to maintain shade into the future failed because the seedling trees were planted too close to existing mature oaks. Oak does not ‘regenerate’ under its own shade.

Attempts made in Furzefield Wood to plant English oak to maintain shade into the future failed because the seedling trees were planted too close to existing mature oaks. Oak does not ‘regenerate’ under its own shade.

Tree of the month

Tree of the Month

How hazel coppicing is being revived in modern-day England

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

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