The Forestry Journal

Forestry Journal is a monthly magazine that operates independently and is available only through subscription. It caters to the complete forest industry and has seen significant growth since its launch, becoming the preferred publication for many professionals in the field. Our audience is varied, encompassing everyone from those who operate machinery to key decision-makers in organizations, large estates, landowners, and both major sole traders and limited companies.

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Council insists felling of trees was necessary and done legally after police called

1 week ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough

The felling, on Slee Gill in Richmond, which took place on May 27, was undertaken on ash trees exhibiting signs of ash dieback, a highly destructive fungal disease affecting ash populations across the UK, according to the council. During the tree felling, 11 ash trees, three elm trees and an elder tree were cut down by contractors on the Richmond site. Officers from North Yorkshire Police were called during the felling.
Former Welshpool sawmill up for let six months after site closure

1 week ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Josh Price

Just over six months after the BSW Timber site in Welshpool closed and the company vacated, the site on Severn Farm Industrial Estate has been put on the market as the search for new renters begins. A to let sign property owners by Triang has been put up on the entrance of the sawmill, who offer commercial and residential properties as well as farms, with an emphasis on environmentally friendly spaces.
Tackling global warming is key to keeping Dartmoor ‘special’, says William

1 week ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Pol Allingham

The Duchy of Cornwall and Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project (CDLR) launched a new project to “create a resilient environment” and meet the changing needs of Dartmoor’s communities. In a foreword to the Landscape Vision project, the Prince of Wales said: “Dartmoor is a magnificent and complex ecosystem – the balance between nature and people has evolved for thousands of years to shape the landscape we recognise today. WANT MORE FORESTRY?
Forestry fencing 'market leader' introducing new 'innovative' steel post

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | John McNee

The Pro-Strain i-Post embodies a ‘field to factory to field’ approach, utilising a plastic component made from recycled agricultural packaging. (Image: Supplied) TORNADO Wire, a market leader in forestry fencing, has announced the release of its latest innovation – the Pro-Strain i-Post, an intermediate steel post, designed to complement the Pro-Strain straining system.
Tubex adds more locations to popular tree shelter recycling network

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | John McNee

More than 1 million tree shelters have been recycled to date. (Image: PR) TUBEX is making it easier for landowners and tree planters to recycle used shelters responsibly with an expansion of its collection scheme. With 1.1 million tree shelters recycled to date, the UK’s first dedicated scheme of its kind is now adding more locations and partners committed to sustainable forestry practices, with West Chevington, RSK Whittington and Alba Trees joining the list.
Labour MSP land cap bid to 'break ultra-wealthy’s grasp on Scotland’s resources'

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Andrew Learmonth

Land reform rhetoric has been successful but action lacking, a new report states (Image: free) Scottish Labour's Mercedes Villalba has called for sweeping changes to the Scottish Government’s Land Reform Bill, warning it “fails to tackle” the country’s concentration of land ownership. She said the legislation, as currently drafted, would not break up Scotland’s historic land monopolies—in which a handful of owners control vast areas of the country.
FAE unveils ‘most powerful mulcher for excavators ever’

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | John McNee

The new UMM/S/EX can be used for mulching trees and vegetation with a diameter of up to 40 cm. (Image: Supplied) FAE is expanding its range of top-of-the-line forestry mulchers for excavators with the introduction of the new UMM/S/EX model for excavators up to 40 tonnes. The new UMM/S/EX can be used for mulching trees and vegetation with a diameter of up to 40 cm and is compatible with excavators from 25 to 40 tonnes.
John Deere Forestry bids fond farewell to retiring Billy Telfer

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | John McNee

Billy Telfer finally closed his laptop for the last time at the end of May, having spent nearly 30 years on the servicing frontline. (Image: Supplied) JOHN Deere Forestry has said a fond goodbye to former UK service manager Billy Telfer, who retired last month. A critical member of the team for 27 years, Billy was initially employed by Woodlands Engineering as a field service engineer, back when the focus of the job was on Timberjack products.
'They have surprised me': A closer look at Husqvarna's 564 XP and 550i chainsaws

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

In this series of articles, we will be sharing exclusive coverage from all aspects of the ARB Show 2025. WHEN it comes to ARB Show 2025 highlights, there really is only one place to start. For the very first time, Husqvarna was at the event, with an impressive chainsaw arena proving to be the perfect place to debut its latest chainsaws (while also plugging a gap that had been there since Stihl pulled out of the event).
'A lovely rope': Why Marlow Ropes' Typhoon is perfect choice for one arborist

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

In this series of articles, we will be sharing exclusive coverage from all aspects of the ARB Show 2025. WHEN Marlow Ropes first introduced its 12.2 mm Typhoon climbing line, it promised to offer the “perfect transition” for those seeking to downsize from traditional, larger diameter ropes whilst retaining the benefits of low stretch at 1.5 per cent. As far as arborist Drew Follon is concerned, the Typhoon was more than living up to its promise.