Voices of Forestry

Voices of Forestry

Dr Anna Brown has penned a special Voices of Forestry column to mark National Tree Week

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The importance of producing timber is not prominent enough in our conversations

Scottish Woodlands' Ian Robinson writes about last year's planting success - and the future of forestry

Scottish Woodlands' Ian Robinson writes about last year's planting success - and the future of forestry

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Voices of Forestry

Planting rates did not spike suddenly just because the industry pulled its finger out

Paul Brannen has outlined the core arguments in his new book

Paul Brannen has outlined the core arguments in his new book

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Voices of Forestry

Is there enough wood to facilitate its increased use? That’s the big question ...

James Anderson-Bickley, left, and James Taylor had their say

James Anderson-Bickley, left, and James Taylor had their say

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Voices of Forestry

Circular tree protection and the need for collective responsibility in forestry

Dr Jen Clarke, from Gray’s School of Art

Dr Jen Clarke, from Gray’s School of Art

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Voices of Forestry

Art can help transform society’s attitude to forestry

Ralph Green argues for foresters to do more with conifer brash

Ralph Green argues for foresters to do more with conifer brash

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Voices of Forestry

Conifer brash as biochar brings big benefits

Jon Lambert has his say on carbon credits

Jon Lambert has his say on carbon credits

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Voices of Forestry

We haven't thought through the long-term ramifications of carbon credits

Jamie McIntyre has had his say on the wood-burning stove ban in Scottish new-builds

Jamie McIntyre has had his say on the wood-burning stove ban in Scottish new-builds

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Voices of Forestry

Why were calls for a rural exemption on wood-burning stove ban ignored?

Damage done by grey squirrels is estimated to cost the UK £10 m annually.

Damage done by grey squirrels is estimated to cost the UK £10 m annually.

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Voices of Forestry

Does the UK’s invasive grey squirrel population have a ‘foodie culture’?

Stora Enso's Johanna Pirinen explores how timber can solve construction conundrums

Stora Enso's Johanna Pirinen explores how timber can solve construction conundrums

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Voices of Forestry

Wood can be a powerful means of contributing to sustainability - Johanna Pirinen

Stuart Goodall has said the cut threatens Scotland's place as the UK's forestry leader

Stuart Goodall has said the cut threatens Scotland's place as the UK's forestry leader

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Voices of Forestry

This savage budget cut came as a nasty surprise to the sector - Stuart Goodall

Tim Cumine chaired a panel discussion at last year's Confor Woodland Show

Tim Cumine chaired a panel discussion at last year's Confor Woodland Show

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Voices of Forestry

'We built the prospect of better practice ahead': Chair details panel's discussion

Harry Stevens has had his say

Harry Stevens has had his say

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Voices of Forestry

'It’s been a tough year for our sector': Timber buyer on 2023 in forestry

Mairi Gougeon has responded to the budget in an exclusive column for Forestry Journal

Mairi Gougeon has responded to the budget in an exclusive column for Forestry Journal

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Voices of Forestry

'The cut is not where any of us wanted to be': Mairi Gougeon on forestry's budget woe

Sir William Worsley has had his say in a special guest column

Sir William Worsley has had his say in a special guest column

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Voices of Forestry

'We must do more to manage our woodlands' - Sir William Worsley

Ben Goh has had his say

Ben Goh has had his say

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Voices of Forestry

Why the forestry sector should consider somatic embryogenesis

Hannu Sartovuo, vice president of Dafo Vehicle, discusses risks in the industry,

Hannu Sartovuo, vice president of Dafo Vehicle, discusses risks in the industry,

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Voices of Forestry

What can British forestry learn from Sweden when it comes to fire risk?

Dominic von Trotha Taylor, CEO at UK-based blockchain-inspired start-up iov42,

Dominic von Trotha Taylor, CEO at UK-based blockchain-inspired start-up iov42,

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Voices of Forestry

'Here is how we can combat illegal logging across the supply chain'

Helen Bentley-Fox has her say on the future of woodfuel

Helen Bentley-Fox has her say on the future of woodfuel

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'We can help people make better choices': Woodsure director on woodfuel quality

Say It With Wood’s Toby Allen is back

Say It With Wood’s Toby Allen is back

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Voices of Forestry

'Getting the public on board is psychological jujitsu' - Say it With Wood chief

Becky Wilkinson of the RFS and, background, students at Sparsholt College

Becky Wilkinson of the RFS and, background, students at Sparsholt College

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Voices of Forestry

'Where is the next generation?': RFS manager on 'unclear' T level reforms

Jemima Letts has had her say.

Jemima Letts has had her say.

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Voices of Forestry

'Just one of the lads': Assistant forester on being a woman in forestry

Con Little believes the 2014 Forestry Act should be rewritten

Con Little believes the 2014 Forestry Act should be rewritten

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Voices of Forestry

'It’s become a mug’s game': Experienced forester on current state of Irish forestry

Columnists this year have included (l-r) Dean Latten, Rachel Orchard and Richard Stanford

Columnists this year have included (l-r) Dean Latten, Rachel Orchard and Richard Stanford

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Voices of Forestry

All of 2022's Voices of Forestry columns

Toby Allen has his say.

Toby Allen has his say.

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Voices of Forestry

The public should cheer when they see a harvester, argues Say It With Wood chief

Dean Latten has his say this month.

Dean Latten has his say this month.

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Voices of Forestry

'We need to change our mindset': Tubex chief argues biodegradable tree shelters are not a 'silver bullet' solution

John Clegg, veteran forestry expert with Tustins, looks back at the mistakes of the past,

John Clegg, veteran forestry expert with Tustins, looks back at the mistakes of the past,

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Voices of Forestry

'I have seen the bleak years': Veteran forestry expert on repeated planting mistakes

'We have a golden opportunity': Future Trees Trust's chief on improving broadleaved woodland

'We have a golden opportunity': Future Trees Trust's chief on improving broadleaved woodland

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Voices of Forestry

'We have a golden opportunity': Future Trees Trust's chief on improving broadleaved woodland

Steffi Schaffler of Teamwork Horse Logging

Steffi Schaffler of Teamwork Horse Logging

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Voices of Forestry

'Why are we so worried about trying something different?': Horse logger makes case for traditional method

'Innovation can drive a more sustainable future': Biotech chief on forestry solutions

'Innovation can drive a more sustainable future': Biotech chief on forestry solutions

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Voices of Forestry

'Innovation can drive a more sustainable future': Biotech chief on forestry solutions

'We need to show people forestry is not only for big, beardy men!': FLS apprentice offers her view on the industry

'We need to show people forestry is not only for big, beardy men!': FLS apprentice offers her view on the industry

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Voices of Forestry

'We need to show people forestry is not only for big, beardy men!': FLS apprentice offers her view on the industry

John Weir has had his say on the UK's tree planting

John Weir has had his say on the UK's tree planting

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Voices of Forestry

'We're not supposed to be growing squirrel food!': Retired Forestry Commission advisor offers his take on UK's tree planting

Stefan Fellinger, general manager of Waldinvest and Wildökologie GmbH in Austria, offers his take

Stefan Fellinger, general manager of Waldinvest and Wildökologie GmbH in Austria, offers his take

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Voices of Forestry

'We must work together': A European perspective on the ‘Angel’s share’ lost to contractors

Kenny Brock has had his say

Kenny Brock has had his say

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Voices of Forestry

'It was not a time to hunker down and ride it out': Först Global chief on adapting to the pandemic

Richard Stanford, who last year was appointed chief executive of the Forestry Commission, has his say.

Richard Stanford, who last year was appointed chief executive of the Forestry Commission, has his say.

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Voices of Forestry

'We are entering a golden age': Forestry Commission chief executive on the industry's future

Christopher Williams offers his take this month

Christopher Williams offers his take this month

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Voices of Forestry

Christopher Williams, Royal Forestry Society: Investing in forestry is the best solution to climate change

Donald MacLean offers his take on the industry's problems

Donald MacLean offers his take on the industry's problems

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Voices of Forestry

'There isn't enough political will': Donald MacLean addresses the industry's pressing concerns

Calum Duffy has offered his take on the future for chainsaw operators

Calum Duffy has offered his take on the future for chainsaw operators

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Voices of Forestry

Calum Duffy, Duffy Skylining: We are on the cusp of losing chainsaw operators from forestry

The price of timber is up for debate

The price of timber is up for debate

'Selling by the tonne is a nonsense': Forest owner has his say on payment for timber debate

RESPONSE: The angel’s share

RESPONSE: The angel’s share

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RESPONSE: The angel’s share

Neil Stoddart, Creel Consulting: “The haulage industry is sometimes its own worst enemy”

Neil Stoddart, Creel Consulting: “The haulage industry is sometimes its own worst enemy”

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Neil Stoddart, Creel Consulting: “The haulage industry is sometimes its own worst enemy”

Mark Curtis, Forest Machine Operators Blog founder: “We are failing to get the basics right”

Mark Curtis, Forest Machine Operators Blog founder: “We are failing to get the basics right”

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Mark Curtis, Forest Machine Operators Blog founder: “We are failing to get the basics right”

Keith Threadgall, Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers: “It seems crazy that the mill wood price has gone up so much”

Keith Threadgall, Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers: “It seems crazy that the mill wood price has gone up so much”

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Keith Threadgall, Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers: “It seems crazy that the mill wood price has gone up so much”

Jock McKie, John Deere Forestry UK: “Fair payment will improve efficiency and protect our industry”

Jock McKie, John Deere Forestry UK: “Fair payment will improve efficiency and protect our industry”

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Jock McKie, John Deere Forestry UK: “Fair payment will improve efficiency and protect our industry”

Stuart Goodall, Confor: “We must work together to make our voices heard”

Stuart Goodall, Confor: “We must work together to make our voices heard”

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Stuart Goodall, Confor: “We must work together to make our voices heard”