Essential ARB

The show highlights both the beauty and versatility of this tree and the destructive effect of ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus).

Rising from the ashes - new exhibition celebrates the resilience of ash

The group includes Annalize Wright, who previously featured in essentialARB's Women in Arb series

The group includes Annalize Wright, who previously featured in essentialARB's Women in Arb series

Arborists plan Hadrian's Wall trek to raise vital cash for cancer charity

Clumping bamboo is safer than running bamboo, but not completely so.

Clumping bamboo is safer than running bamboo, but not completely so.

Invasive species

Bamboo is the new Japanese knotweed

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

Neil Davies becomes the 28th person to assume the role

Neil Davies becomes the 28th person to assume the role

Arboricultural Association appoints new chair

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

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

Forestry Journal is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout September

Forestry Journal is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout September

Forestry Journal launches special £30 offer to celebrate 30th anniversary

The long-suffering Mrs X?

The long-suffering Mrs X?

Tales from the trees

'I suppose the person to ask would be Mrs X, or maybe Lucy': Tales (August 2024)

Dave Hamill put the saw through its paces during several recent jobs.

Dave Hamill put the saw through its paces during several recent jobs.

Chainsaw review

'What a fantastic chainsaw': Husqvarna T542i XP review

Up to 1,900 places are available over the next two years

Up to 1,900 places are available over the next two years

Forestry firms offered near-100-per-cent funding to train HGV drivers

Yvette Freeman, pictured during 2024’s ARB Show, is hoping to use her experience of arriving late in the industry to help others.

Yvette Freeman, pictured during 2024’s ARB Show, is hoping to use her experience of arriving late in the industry to help others.

'Age shouldn't be a barrier': The former cop who turned to arb later in life

The partnership sees Terex Green-tec machines sold in the UK for the first time

The partnership sees Terex Green-tec machines sold in the UK for the first time

Dealer appointed for Terex's new dedicated tree-care wing

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

Dipperfox’s stump grinders proved a secret weapon for one firm

Dipperfox’s stump grinders proved a secret weapon for one firm

How Dipperfox's stump grinders transformed one arb business

An arborist from the UK, now living and working in and around Oslo, Norway, Richard Rule made the move in 2017.

An arborist from the UK, now living and working in and around Oslo, Norway, Richard Rule made the move in 2017.

Contractor profile

How an English tree surgeon made it big in Norway

Common walnuts.

Common walnuts.

Trees of the world

Why the walnut tree may be one of the world's most underappreciated

Dr Mark Johnston has published more than 50 research papers during his five decades in arb and urban forestry

Dr Mark Johnston has published more than 50 research papers during his five decades in arb and urban forestry

One of UK's leading tree experts publishes autobiography

Nearly 90 per cent of UK adults underestimate the benefits of urban trees, a new survey has found

Nearly 90 per cent of UK adults underestimate the benefits of urban trees, a new survey has found

Vast majority of UK adults 'underestimate cooling effect of urban trees'

The Big Rescue Event was once again an essential training day with a difference

The Big Rescue Event was once again an essential training day with a difference

Big Rescue Event

'We can save lives': The story of the 2024 Big Rescue Event

The Worky Quad can perform multiple task

The Worky Quad can perform multiple task

Worky Quad added to GGM Group range

Sam Brown, now a senior figure at Natural Resources Wales, previously worked for Tilhill

Sam Brown, now a senior figure at Natural Resources Wales, previously worked for Tilhill

Senior NRW figure among new fellows appointed by ICF

Warranty support and repair will be offered through Screwfix’s fast and reliable repair service

Warranty support and repair will be offered through Screwfix’s fast and reliable repair service

Stihl announces partnership with major UK retailer

DJB Machinery will distribute ARBMAX's products across mainland Britain

DJB Machinery will distribute ARBMAX's products across mainland Britain

Northern Ireland-based woodchipper manufacturer announces new dealer

Xander feeding the chipper for a job, for Savills, on Muckrach Estate, Dulnain Bridge.

Xander feeding the chipper for a job, for Savills, on Muckrach Estate, Dulnain Bridge.

contractor profile

How one arb contractor turned his business into a family affair

The Technical Tees are said to be “designed for those who demand both style and functionality in their activewear”

The Technical Tees are said to be “designed for those who demand both style and functionality in their activewear”

Arbortec promises 'style and functionality' with new T-shirts

Investing in the Avant 635, Tree Peaks gained access to a powerful and efficient machine

Investing in the Avant 635, Tree Peaks gained access to a powerful and efficient machine

'Game-changing': Tree surgeon turns to ‘perfect’ Avant

The RP4L is one of three attachments now approved by Network Rail

The RP4L is one of three attachments now approved by Network Rail

MenSe brush cutters approved for use by Network Rail

Over 3,300 native trees have been planted by over 600 volunteers, using new non-plastic and the more traditional tree guards.

Over 3,300 native trees have been planted by over 600 volunteers, using new non-plastic and the more traditional tree guards.

How the National Arboretum is 'moving away' from plastic tree shelters

Jo Aston, chair at NI Water; Matt Huddlestone, senior outreach manager for the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland; DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir and Dr Sara Venning, CEO NI Water.

Jo Aston, chair at NI Water; Matt Huddlestone, senior outreach manager for the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland; DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir and Dr Sara Venning, CEO NI Water.

'Ambitions' plans to plant 1m trees in NI nearly hit significant milestone

Experts are seeking solutions to the growing problem

Experts are seeking solutions to the growing problem

How climate change effects are being felt by trees at famous park

Keith Gallacher of Complete Weed Control.

Keith Gallacher of Complete Weed Control.

Is it time to give professionals responsibility for weedkiller storage?

The fund can support courses in timber marketing

The fund can support courses in timber marketing

Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund reopens - don't miss out

A stove owner was fined £175.

A stove owner was fined £175.

First fine issued for illegal use of log burners

Kew has released a report highlighting the impact of climate change on its trees

Kew has released a report highlighting the impact of climate change on its trees

Half of Kew Gardens’ trees may be at risk by 2090 as climate warms – study

The PGX Professional Charging system is defined as a

The PGX Professional Charging system is defined as a

EGO launches new charging system to 'support green spaces'

Major brands feature in our latest buyer's guide

Major brands feature in our latest buyer's guide

The ultimate guide to 2024's best 750kg+ woodchippers

Ostrya japonica leaves and fruit.

Ostrya japonica leaves and fruit.

A view from the nursery

A View from the Nursery

The success of green cities is only possible with a better knowledge of trees

Malcolm and the gang had their hands full

Malcolm and the gang had their hands full

'It could be a grave': Malcolm makes an unexpected discovery in Tree Gang Pt. 57

The arboretum is complete with a wide variety of species

The arboretum is complete with a wide variety of species

'A hidden northern gem': Exploring Houghall College Arboretum

Ermine moths form ghostly webbing over the leaves to protect themselves from predatory birds while they feast.

Ermine moths form ghostly webbing over the leaves to protect themselves from predatory birds while they feast.

Ermine moth infestation could see decades-old trees lost at orchard

Thousands of trees would be planted to create the new woodland

Thousands of trees would be planted to create the new woodland

Public invited to participate in consultation for new woodland

Printmaker Shona Branigan was approached by the National Trust to create the artworks

Printmaker Shona Branigan was approached by the National Trust to create the artworks

Sycamore Gap trunk-rings art goes on display

Wiltshire Dave's attempt at organising a tug of war didn't go to plan ...

Wiltshire Dave's attempt at organising a tug of war didn't go to plan ...

Tales from the trees

'I looked on in horror': Tales from the Trees (June 2024)

Almost out for the count – small tortoiseshell once the most widespread and common butterfly in gardens has shown a slump in numbers which experts think is at least partly due to the effects of an exotic natural enemy.

Almost out for the count – small tortoiseshell once the most widespread and common butterfly in gardens has shown a slump in numbers which experts think is at least partly due to the effects of an exotic natural enemy.

The vital role arborists could play in preserving UK's butterfly population

Elongated clusters of 20–40 spectacular coral red flowers dangle from the tips of each branch.

Elongated clusters of 20–40 spectacular coral red flowers dangle from the tips of each branch.

Trees of the world

What do a national icon and burning at the stake have in common? The ceibo tree

Despite being such a vital professional, you won't hear any mention of arboriculture during this general election

Despite being such a vital professional, you won't hear any mention of arboriculture during this general election

Won't somebody think of the arborists this election time

The arborist required surgery and was off work for two months

The arborist required surgery and was off work for two months

Warning after arborist suffers puncture wound during blackthorn work

Carr’s Billington Safety will now offer Mont-Bell attire

Carr’s Billington Safety will now offer Mont-Bell attire

Carr’s bolsters offering with new chainsaw clothing options

Battery-powered tools can transform work for hand cutters and arborists

Battery-powered tools can transform work for hand cutters and arborists

Stihl to be convinced? Here's why a move to battery power could be for you

Sir Ed Davey (left), Sir Keir Starmer (centre), and Rishi Sunak are among those vying for votes

Sir Ed Davey (left), Sir Keir Starmer (centre), and Rishi Sunak are among those vying for votes

General election

Ranking the main parties and their forestry-related pledges

DEFRA says Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are not established in the UK, but across the country we are told to keep watch.

DEFRA says Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are not established in the UK, but across the country we are told to keep watch.

AI to stop Asian hornets invading Britain and beheading our bees

Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident

Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident

Three arrested as boy killed by falling tree