Planting seedlings for a better future
A healthy forest ecosystem is essential for a healthy planet. Forests regulate the climate, rainfall patterns and watersheds and are crucial for providing oxygen and clean water. With the increased…
Illegal felling in Northumberland
Court orders Northumberland landowner to replant trees after illegal felling following Forestry Commission investigation A landowner from Northumberland has been ordered to replant trees after an illegal felling following a…
Government to create three new national forests
The government will create three new ‘national forests’ to bring woodlands closer to people, the Minister for Nature said at a major forestry conference. Mary Creagh MP said the Labour…
New Prinoth Raptor 300
Prinoth Raptor 300 – New Generation has arrived: Optimized and improved for top performance! The well-known and popular Prinoth Raptor 300 with the associated Grizzly M650m mulcher has been optimized…
Forestry England £14.5 million tree nursery upgrade
£14.5 million upgrade at Forestry England’s tree nursery to grow climate-resilient trees Forestry England is spending around £14.5 million to upgrade its tree nursery near Delamere Forest, Cheshire, including building…
First SANY Electric 23-tonne Excavator sold in the UK
FOLLOWING its European debut in the Netherlands earlier this year, SANY has announced the sale of its first medium-sized electric excavator in the UK. SANY’s 23-tonne SY215E has been sold…
AutoPlant – Autonomous forest regeneration
AutoPlant is a Vinnova-funded collaborative project between the parties Skogforsk, LTU, KTH, Bräcke, Skogstekniska klustret, SCA, Södra, Sveaskog, Holmen and StoraEnso. Gentle soil preparation and planting. Photo: Linnea Hansson The…
Could Birch trees offer a solution for our ecosystems ?
The possibilities of birch trees in a future climate-adapted use of forests – summary of the current situation and proposals for measures for the future Image: Anthony Ievlev/Unsplash Birch Trees…
Strengthening Scotland’s Forests
Strengthening Scotland’s forests more to be more resilient An important new measure for strengthening Scotland’s forests which comes into force on the 1st October will help boost the resilience of…
LiuGong, the new kid in town
LiuGong machines are tipped to become an increasingly significant presence on Scottish construction sites following a stunning debut at ScotPlant earlier this year. The Chinese manufacturer LiuGong, represented by UK…