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Grey squirrels: Causing damage to Britain's native trees

WebGrey squirrels cause a lot of damage – and amusement. Drawing inspiration from the goings-on in his own back garden, Dr Terry Mabbett takes a sympathetic look at …

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Sweet chestnut: The host of pests and diseases that threaten the

WebCASTANEA sativa is commonly called sweet chestnut to distinguish its edible nuts from the potentially poisonous ones of Aesculus hippocastanum (white …

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Tree of the Month: Will the beech tree stay or go

WebMaiden beech trees can live for up to 300 years, although 200 years is a good innings for a beech tree, with anything much in excess of two centuries beyond the …

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What's the truth about Sitka spruce and CO2 absorption

WebThe woodland options examined in the report showed that planting a hectare of lightly-managed broadleaf woodland would result in an average CO2 uptake of …

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Tree Health Pilot: Defra making changes after first year

WebFollowing a successful first year, in which more than 80 expressions of interest were received, Defra has worked with the Forestry Commission to evaluate user …

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Forestry Journal Buyer's Guide: Cone splitters

WebThe FRH cone splitter models are designed to suit the excavator size and hydraulic flow available from the base units to get the best results.Working pressure …

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New pilot project uses IoT technology to monitor UK forests

WebTHE Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Forest Research have partnered with Vodafone on a pilot project using Internet of Things (IoT) …

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Phytophthora pluvialis: What can the spread of Phytophthora …

WebI FIRST put pen to paper on Phytophthora ramorum in February and April 2004 for Forestry and British Timber. The first UK finding of P. ramorum was on …

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Spruce-killing Ips typographus discovered in Scotland

WebJames Nott, head of tree health at Scottish Forestry, said: “Although this is the first time we have found Ips typographus in Scotland, we currently believe it is a one …

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BSW Timber sawmills win RoSPA Health and Safety Award

WebBSW Timber has received international recognition for its commitment to health and safety after scooping a gold award at the Royal Society for the Prevention of …

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Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve: a visitor’s perspective

WebIt is time to head back before the weather breaks. The 8,800 ha Moor House – Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve (NNR) is situated in the North Pennines Area …

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Sawmill fined £40k after employee loses finger on unsafe machine

WebA CORNISH sawmill has been ordered to pay out more than £50,000 after a worker severed a finger on an unsafe piece of machinery. Truro Sawmills was fined …

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FSC: Forestry officials address Tilhill's certification suspension

WebFORESTRY officials say the decision to suspend a leading firm's forest management certificate was "not taken lightly" and is "unusual" in the UK. Tilhill …

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Rewilding the Highlands: Trees for Life Forestry Journal

WebTrees for Life was started in 1986, following Alan Watson Featherstone’s commitment to launch a Caledonian pinewood forest (CP) restoration project to reverse …

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Eight people die after being crushed by falling branches or trees

WebHealth and Safety Executive chiefs confirmed the figure as they warned the public to only call on trained professionals to remove any trees damaged by recent …

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Plane trees: Why arborists should never prune them in leaf

WebFine dust and compounds released by plane trees can be especially hazardous for ground crews. (Image: EA) Pruning plane trees while they’re in leaf can …

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Is Sitka spruce safe from Phytophthora ramorum

WebIn 2005, scientists at Forest Research carried out leaf inoculation studies on 23 broadleaves and 11 conifers as an indication of tree foliage susceptibility to P. ramorum …

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Scots pine: Warning over Curreya pithyophila outbreak

WebResearchers believe Curreya pithyophila is likely to have been imported and is now "here to stay", having been confirmed in Scotland and at one site in England. At …

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