Forestry
Ongoing conifer planting necessary for forestry sector
The need for ongoing conifer planting within the Irish forestry sector has been confirmed by a leading woodland development consultant....
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry and Land Scotland seeks to future-proof iconic tree species
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is aiming to future-proof the country’s most iconic tree species through collecting seeds from the...
Forestry
A number of new bark beetle findings confirmed in South East England
The Forestry Commission has today (Thursday, July 25) confirmed a number of new Ips typographus, or spruce bark beetle, findings...
Forestry
'No prior training' needed for Welsh forestry training programme
Tilhill Forestry has said no prior training or experience is required to apply for its Forestry Skills Training Programme, which...
Forestry
Scotland's forestry adds £1.1bn to the economy each year - report
Scotland’s forestry contributes £1.1 billion to the economy each year and supports more than 34,000 jobs, a new report has...
N.Ireland
Forestry in Northern Ireland facing uncertain future
All the support schemes available to forestry in Northern Ireland have been ended. That’s according to John Hetherington, the managing...
Forestry
FLS to carry out 'sustained period' of felling work across Tweed Valley
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has said it will be embarking on a “sustained period” of felling work in its...
Forestry
Demarcated area expanded following bark beetle discovery in East Anglia
The Forestry Commission has today (Wednesday, June 5) announced the expansion of the current bark beetle demarcated area following a...
Rural Life
Scotland: FLS issues fire warning as temperatures rise
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is calling on the public to be fire aware as temperatures rise and the one...
Forestry
Public urged to vigilant for oak processionary moth sightings
The Forestry Commission has today (Wednesday, May 29) urging the public to be vigilant for any sightings of the oak...
N.Ireland
Calls for new forestry development policies in NI
Forestry development companies are calling for clarification on future tree planting schemes that will be made available in Northern Ireland....
Machinery
BKT launches two new tyre types for rough forest working
Over the last couple of years, the attention of tyre manufactures has been focused on enabling lower tyre pressures, and...
Forestry
Bark beetle confirmed in East Anglia - Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission has confirmed the presence of Ips typographus, or the spruce bark beetle, in East Anglia. Forestry Commission...
Forestry
Defra allocates £4m to tackle threats to tree health
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced £4 million in funding for a new research and...
Forestry
Forestry Commission seeks woodland officer
The Forestry Commission is seeking someone with experience in forestry and/or land management to take on the role of woodland...
Forestry
New forestry commissioner to serve for three-year term
The new non-executive commissioner of the Forestry Commission has been appointed for a three-year term. By Royal Warrant, His Majesty King...
Agri-Business
£20m available as woodland auction dates announced
The eight Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction is set to take place from September 23 to September 29. For the first...
Agri-Business
UK commercial forestry values look set to grow in 2024
Commercial forestry values look set to see an increase this year, with levels of activity starting to pick up, according...
