Month: <span>May 2019</span>

MANAGING WOODLAND AT CONFOR SHOW

If there is anything you need to know about trees, timber and woodlands you can find the answers at the Confor Woodland Show… The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago…the second best time is now. With timber and woodfuel prices at a 30-year-high, now is also the time to manage your woodland. […]Read More

100TH ROYAL WELSH SHOW 22-25 JULY 2019

The 100th Royal Welsh Show will be heldon22-25July at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. Throughout the four days there will be a number of commemorative celebrations to mark this milestone in the show’s history. These include hosting a wedding for one luckycouple during the first day of theevent, a farming through the ages display […]Read More

LEWIS TAKES THE PLUNGE WITH PROFENCER

Fencing contractorLewis Matthews, based near Chippenham, had been considering purchasing a Profencer machine for three years before finally taking the plunge last summer. “I saw the Profencer at the 2014LAMMA Show and was very impressed,” explained Lewis who has been carrying out agricultural and equestrian fencing contracts across Wiltshire since 2011. He went on “I […]Read More

ELLPRO SPRINGS INTO LIFE

Spring is here and it’s a busy time for the fencing trade. Merchants are keen to make the mostfrom customerslooking to improve their outdoor spaces. Whether the garden needs a complete overhaul and tired looking fences need replacing or customers simply want to add some additional planters and furniture, Ellpro Timber stock a complete range […]Read More

SUPER VERSATILE SITE HOARDING: SMARTPLY SITEPROTECT NOW AVAILABLE IN 16MM

SMARTPLY SITEPROTECT is the highly engineered, moisture resistant, pre-primed OSB3 panel specifically designed to save time and money in the most demanding hoarding applications. By popular demand, and in line with the Temporary Works Forum’s (TWF)Guide to Good Practice, SMARTPLYSITEPROTECT is now being manufactured in a thickness of 16mm, making it lighter and easier to […]Read More

THE HS2 WOODLAND FUND IS BACK

Tilhill Forestry has announced that further targeted grant funding to support native woodland planting and restoration schemes within a ‘green corridor’ alongside the course of the HS2 railway in England will be available from March 2019 to March 2023. The HS2 Woodland Fund initiallyopened on a ‘first come, first served’ basis in February 2018, with an […]Read More

REVOLUTIONARY NEW LOOK FOR THE YAS

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society can today reveal a whole new look, with the launch of a contemporary new logo and website to drive the charity forward. While the traditional YAS crest will still be used when appropriate, the new logo will give a modern look as well as working across different media platforms including mobile […]Read More

FORST EXPANDS UK OPERATION

Först, a supplier of woodchippers, has expanded its UK operation with the opening of a new 10,000 square foot depot in Doncaster following aperiod of significant growth. The new depot will not only have a sales team presence to give existing and new customers in the north of England enhanced levels of customer service, but […]Read More

FROM SMALL ACORNS FOR NORTH EAST TREE SURGEONS

Liam Timmins, managing director of the tree surgery company founded by his father, Stan Timmins, is driving his arboricultural business to new heights with an ever- expanding consultancy services portfolio. Liam, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 25, decided to diversify his tree surgery business to take on more commercial work during the […]Read More

MAKITA LAUNCHES MORE 36V CORDLESS PROFESSIONAL CHAINSAWS IN RESPONSE TO

Twin18Vbatteriesequals36Voptimum power output 35cmand40cmbarlengths Captivenutsandchainadjustmentsystem mirrors engine chainsaw systems Makita chainsaws are renowned amongst forestry professionals for power, performance, reliabilityand great value. The new MakitaDUC355Z and DUC405Z twin 18V Brushless LXT Chainsaws supply energy to the powerful 36V DC motor drive system inherent in thesemodels. Combining the power andmarket-leading features that the industry has asked […]Read More