Month: November 2020

A very special Christmas tree that is one in a million is destined to become the most famous in Britain. A 43-foot-tall Sitka spruce with “film star” looks has been…

Brexit, a guide for the UK timber industry After Brexit, whether a deal is signed or not, the UK will see a fundamental shift in its relationship with the EU.…

but large forests are needed to hit planting target Confor has welcomed the latest confirmation that the UK Government is committed to planting 30,000 hectares of new woodland annually by 2025. A £92 million…

The new MAN TGX has been named International Truck of the Year 2021 by a jury of 24 trade journalists. It was commended for its driving comfort, working and living…

Kiilto and PPO-Elektroniikka Oy have combined their expertise and developed an environmentally friendly fire-fighting chemical for extinguishing forest fires and wildfires. Kiilto’s 100-year expertise in the chemical industry and PPO-Elektroniikka’s…

Here is a good example of a successful Mulching operation completed by Kingwell Holdings Ltd.   Justin Kingwell and his team cover the whole of the UK carrying out Forestry…

Waratah Forestry Equipment recently introduced the new H424, a highly manoeuvrable harvester head specially designed for mid-sized wheeled and tracked machines. With an excellent power-to-weight ratio, the H424 makes quick…

Creating a Diversified Global Wood Products Leader Complementary OSB business expands product and geographic diversity Greater scale and customer relevance unlocks and de-risks growth opportunities West Fraser and Norbord shareholders…

Through the Urban Tree Challenge Fund More than 50 projects led by community and volunteer groups, councils and individuals have been awarded a share of a £10 million pot to…

Trucks are the lifeblood of our country; they supply our industry, shops, hospitals and more day and night, 365 days a year. They deliver vital supplies to every corner of…