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Interview

Big Ben, Sitka spruce, and forestry's future: In conversation with Ben Herbert

L-R: Fin Lace, Rob Allen, and Charlotte Moss

L-R: Fin Lace, Rob Allen, and Charlotte Moss

Taking an unusual ‘root’ into forestry

Through his scholarship, Peter aims to explore and implement new approaches,

Through his scholarship, Peter aims to explore and implement new approaches,

Forest manager appointed 2025 Nuffield scholar

Natalie Brewin boasts more than 20 years' experience in the arb sector

Natalie Brewin boasts more than 20 years' experience in the arb sector

Arb firm appoints 'industry thought leader' as new head of consultancy

Andy Parsons has been appointed to the Heart of England Forest role

Andy Parsons has been appointed to the Heart of England Forest role

New woodland charity chief outlines three key ambitions

King Charles III was presented with his Honorary Fellowship by Geraint Richards and Louise Simpson

King Charles III was presented with his Honorary Fellowship by Geraint Richards and Louise Simpson

King Charles handed key ICF honour for 'outstanding contribution to forestry'

Mick Beeson, left, was given his award by estate owner Philip Naylor-Leyland

Mick Beeson, left, was given his award by estate owner Philip Naylor-Leyland

Mick honoured for 50 years on famous estate

Kyle Lawrie told us all about his time with the major machinery dealer

Kyle Lawrie told us all about his time with the major machinery dealer

'I came here as kind of a blank slate': Q&A with Jas P Wilson apprentice

Drew Easton, main, has headed up Jas P Wilson's efforts to recruit more forestry professionals

Drew Easton, main, has headed up Jas P Wilson's efforts to recruit more forestry professionals

How machinery dealer is leading the way in training future forestry professionals

Dan Crowley took on the role at the National Arboretum at the start of the month

Dan Crowley took on the role at the National Arboretum at the start of the month

New curator will ensure Westonbirt is 'world leader in trees'

Since the inception of the programme in 2006, Tilhill has taken on 123 graduates

Since the inception of the programme in 2006, Tilhill has taken on 123 graduates

Major company looking for the next generation of foresters

rom left: John Wilding and Rob Coventry

rom left: John Wilding and Rob Coventry

One of Britain's longest-serving foresters to retire after 27 years

Caroline Harrison (Ayre) joined the ICF as new technical policy manager this month.

Caroline Harrison (Ayre) joined the ICF as new technical policy manager this month.

Former senior Confor manager appointed to key ICF role

Minister Creagh visiting a planting site at Chester Zoo.

Minister Creagh visiting a planting site at Chester Zoo.

'Planting a tree is a symbol of hope': Celebrating 30 years of the Mersey Forest

Beth fell into arb but has loved every minute of it

Beth fell into arb but has loved every minute of it

'People are now less surprised when I turn up': Women in arb - Beth Coffey

All of the winner's from 2024's ALBAS

All of the winner's from 2024's ALBAS

Help celebrate leading trees-and-timber trainees

Bill Mason - pictured in his distinctive purple hat - was a popular and well-known figure in British forestry

Bill Mason - pictured in his distinctive purple hat - was a popular and well-known figure in British forestry

Posthumous paper by Bill Mason to shed light on Caledonian pinewood recovery

From left: Jonas Persson, Alexander Bakshi, Kjell-Erik Åström and Micael Olsson.

From left: Jonas Persson, Alexander Bakshi, Kjell-Erik Åström and Micael Olsson.

Olofsfors 'goes against the tide' as it makes key appointment

Tomos is now a qualified climbing arborist, leading a team of his own.

Tomos is now a qualified climbing arborist, leading a team of his own.

Tree worker tells of 'special job' as new training fund opens in Wales

Dr Gary Kerr, centre, was honoured at the EFI's Annual Conference in September

Dr Gary Kerr, centre, was honoured at the EFI's Annual Conference in September

Leading forest researcher honoured with European fellowship

All of the winners and judges

All of the winners and judges

Much-missed foresters among those honoured at RFS's Excellence in Forestry Awards

The graduates were honoured at a recent ceremony, which was attended by Scottish Woodlands' managing director, Ian Robinson (third from left)

The graduates were honoured at a recent ceremony, which was attended by Scottish Woodlands' managing director, Ian Robinson (third from left)

Young foresters honoured after completing graduate scheme

His Majesty joined the prime minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales premier Chris Minns at the Cowper Street project

His Majesty joined the prime minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales premier Chris Minns at the Cowper Street project

King Charles sees benefits of mass timber development during Aussie tour

A Bangor University Forestry graduate, Alison has spent nearly 50 years working in forestry

A Bangor University Forestry graduate, Alison has spent nearly 50 years working in forestry

Incoming RFS president sets out ambitions for forestry sector

The entire deployment cost the charity just £1,177.

The entire deployment cost the charity just £1,177.

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DART International

'It was a disaster zone': Arborists provide aid to Hurricane Beryl-hit island

TV presenter Jules Hudson presenting the Christmas Tree Grower of the Year award to Stephen Reynolds and Phil Fourie of Evergreen Christmas Trees.

TV presenter Jules Hudson presenting the Christmas Tree Grower of the Year award to Stephen Reynolds and Phil Fourie of Evergreen Christmas Trees.

UK's top Christmas tree grower crowned as judges praise Nordmann Fir entry

Lasse Aalto previously served in several key positions at John Deere Forestry

Lasse Aalto previously served in several key positions at John Deere Forestry

Logset appoints key figure to spearhead 'service excellence'

Gavin and some of his old colleagues.

Gavin and some of his old colleagues.

‘Man of the woods’ Gavin hangs up his logging boots

James Muirhead, right, was recently presented with his award by Ben Herbert

James Muirhead, right, was recently presented with his award by Ben Herbert

Estate forester recognised for half-century of integral service

The British team will hope to beat the world's best

The British team will hope to beat the world's best

British team announced for Stihl Timbersports World Championship

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

Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee assumed the role on October 1, replacing long-serving Kim Carstensen.

Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee assumed the role on October 1, replacing long-serving Kim Carstensen.

New FSC director general tells of 'honour' as she sets out 'urgent action'

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

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

David Blackwood took up the position in July. Here he is pictured at Northern Irish dealer M Large's recent open day

David Blackwood took up the position in July. Here he is pictured at Northern Irish dealer M Large's recent open day

New GreenMech sales director tells of joy at joining 'British success story'

Dr John Grimshaw will leave the site to become editor-in chief of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Dr John Grimshaw will leave the site to become editor-in chief of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Arboretum director to step down after 12-year stint as he makes career change

Jo Hedger was presented with the award on the first day of this year's AA Conference

Jo Hedger was presented with the award on the first day of this year's AA Conference

'Inspirational' figure named this year's Arboricultural Association Award winner

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

The winners were recognised at a special ceremony at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show

The winners were recognised at a special ceremony at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show

Winners of 2024 New Forest Awards announced

Susan Chomba graduated in 2012

Susan Chomba graduated in 2012

Inspiring forestry grad awarded honorary doctorate

Lulu was presented with a specially-carved oak trophy and a £250 gift voucher for her work

Lulu was presented with a specially-carved oak trophy and a £250 gift voucher for her work

Student receives 'prestigious award' for her wildfire work

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

Auger Torque manufactures a range of attachments for the forestry and tree-care sector

Auger Torque manufactures a range of attachments for the forestry and tree-care sector

New Auger Torque CEO poised to 'drive next phase of growth'

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

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

Timo Savornin boasts 15 years' experience in forestry

Timo Savornin boasts 15 years' experience in forestry

Ponsse appoints new area marketing and communications manager

Dave Hicks takes on the role at Approved Hydraulics

Dave Hicks takes on the role at Approved Hydraulics

Attachment dealer appoints new managing director

Laurent Bienfait runs Laurent Bienfait Woodlands Services (LBWS)

Laurent Bienfait runs Laurent Bienfait Woodlands Services (LBWS)

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Planting contractor overcoming Brexit woes to become leading player

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

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

Emily said the money will support a project looking at the impact of bacteriophages on the two main bacteria that cause AOD.

Emily said the money will support a project looking at the impact of bacteriophages on the two main bacteria that cause AOD.

Two PhD researchers given funding boost by RFS

Professor Julian Evans OBE has been awarded the prestigious Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Gold Medal for distinguished services to forestry.

Professor Julian Evans OBE has been awarded the prestigious Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Gold Medal for distinguished services to forestry.

Rare honour for one of the UK's leading foresters

Lucy Phillips splits her time between her role at Scottish Woodlands and the NSF’s Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship.

Lucy Phillips splits her time between her role at Scottish Woodlands and the NSF’s Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship.

How the UK's only forester degree apprenticeship is expanding horizons

Matt at a site meeting with a supplier to assess timber quality.

Matt at a site meeting with a supplier to assess timber quality.

Pine, pine and more pine: A week in the life of a Bedmax timber buyer