FencingLandscapingNews

APF 2026 AND THE FENCING VILLAGE HEADING FOR A RECORD

The 50th anniversary of APF 2026 is shaping up to be a record event. The UK’s largest event for the fencing, woodland and arboricultural industries is taking place at Ragley Estate on the 24/25/26th September 2026 with over 300 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors expected to attend. With still four months to go, the 2,000m demonstration […]Read More

CREOSOTE… A DEFINING MOMENT FOR THE FENCING INDUSTRY

The recent decision by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to renew the approval of creosote for a further seven years marks a pivotal moment for the fencing sector. At a time when material costs, sustainability demands and performance expectations are all under increasing scrutiny, this renewal provides much-needed certainty for manufacturers, contractors and […]Read More

MAKITA LAUNCHES ITS MOST POWERFUL IMPACT DRIVER

Expanding its offering of tools for fixing and fastening, Makita has launched a new impact driver, the most powerful in its XGT line-up. The TD004G 40VMax XGT Brushless Impact Driver has been designed for superior performance for a range of applications, including heavy duty tasks. Powered by Makita’s 40VMax XGT Li-Ion battery, the TD004G offers […]Read More

UP THE GARDEN PATH

Louise stumbles across some previously unknown weird yet wonderful specimens… Here are a handful of plants that have caught my attention over the past few months. You’ll know if you’ve ever read any of my previous articles, that I don’t profess to be any kind of expert, but rather an enthusiastic amateur. I’ve been growing […]Read More

A CUT ABOVE THE REST

Makita has launched the new JR003GZ 40VMax Reciprocating Saw XGT®. Equipped with a newly engineered chain vice to securely fix the workpiece, the tool enhances stability, safety and helps to improve accuracy in the cut. Powered by a 40VMax Li-ion battery, it delivers just the right combination of power and durability, making it the ideal […]Read More

MOVERS & SHAKERS

STEVE YOUNG We caught up with Steve Young, Chairman of The Wood Protection Association Ltd, to ask him a few questions. Where are you from originally? Education? I’m a Yorkshireman, born and bred – raised in a village on the outskirts of Leeds – attended Castleford Technical High School, Chelsea School of Art and Leeds […]Read More

TALES FROM THE FAR NORTH

LAMBING OVER, BACK TO THE FENCE LINE! Welcome back once again to my latest tales and adventures as a fencing contractor and crofter in the far northern Highlands of Scotland. The year is flying by! Following on from my last column in the April & May issue, I was getting tidied up on the fence […]Read More

ESTATE®WIRE RETURNS TO MOLE VALLEY FARMERS

Following the closure of ArcelorMittal Sheffield in July last year, Mole Valley Farmers has worked closely with the ArcelorMittal Group to successfully reintroduce the Estate®WIRE and 2Life® brands to the UK market. Mole Valley Farmers has enjoyed a strong partnership with ArcelorMittal for over a decade. The company’s commitment to high-quality manufacturing and excellent service […]Read More

A&J SCOTT WELCOMES GAVIN CRUICKSHANK AS MILL 10 PROJECT RAMPS

A&J Scott, one of the UK’s leading homegrown sawmills, is delighted to announce that Gavin Cruickshank has joined the business, bringing with him more than 30 years of international sawmilling and timber industry experience. Gavin will join the Mill 10 project management team, supporting the development of the company’s most significant investment for the future. […]Read More

BIRKDALE UPGRADES DURAPOST VISTA®

COMPOSITE FENCING DESIGNED FOR THE MODERN LANDSCAPE As demand continues to grow for low-maintenance, long-lasting landscaping solutions, Birkdale has expanded its DuraPost VISTA® composite fence panel range. A premium fencing system designed to combine style, durability and ease of installation. Already recognised across the industry for revolutionising fence post systems, Birkdale DuraPost® has become a […]Read More