Forestry & British Timber articles from August 2002

Forestry & British Timber archives from August 2002

Certification - burden not benefit.(English chairman of the Forestry and Timber Association)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... `Certification is a joke!' How refreshing to hear something other than the usual platitudes at a forestry speech. However, given that the speaker was Francis Fulford, chairman for England of the Forestry and Timber Association, one knows to...

Chilterns challenge.(Chilterns Conservation Board award for woodland management)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Do you own or manage a piece of woodland in the Chilterns AONB? If so, says the Chilterns Conservation Board (CCB), you could be eligible for the annual award it gives - with Forestry Commission support - to recognise good management, encourage...

Cutting the supply chain.(Ironbridge Woodland Products Project wood supply chain)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... `The Ironbridge Woodland Products Project (IWP) has shown the value of a local supply chain for wood. It has enabled us to place our timber directly with organisations and users where it is highly valued and put to really practical use'. ...

Beech burglary.(prime English beech stolen)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... A North Yorkshire cabinetmaker spent a long time sourcing prime English beech for his workshop. While he was successful in his search, the end of the story is anything but: six tonnes of the `very high quality' sawn, green material, delivered...

Arty access.(woodland project in Wales)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Former colliery sites near Caerphilly are being turned into one of Wales's most imaginative woodland projects, announces EU and FC-backed Tir Coed (TC). Local artists will help to create `exciting, colourful and completely original entrances'...

Forestry back with bite at the Royal.(Forestry and Timber Association)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... `Certification is a joke'. So said Francis Fulford speaking to FBT at the England launch of the Forestry & Timber Association at this year's Royal Show. His hard-hitting speech as chairman for England of the FTA, (see p2 for more) provided a...

Highland shows Scottish grants in a new light.(Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme)
August 2, 2002... Scotland is bracing itself for the launch of the new Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme (SFGS) now approved by Scottish ministers and on its way to Brussels for EU approval ready for a January 2003 launch date. The SFGS was announced at The...

FC gives us the facts.(UK Forestry Commission reports)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Allied to its role as a timber producer, the Forestry Commission is also the begetter of `outputs', facts and figures covering the industry's overall performance. Many published as National Statistics' (NS), they offer a wide-ranging view, with...

Latvia looks to Wales.(forestry management)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... They thought Wales led the world in woodland management and its aim of managing half the state forests on a continuous-cover basis over the next 20 years'. Thus, one prominent Latvian forester - Talis Kalnars, albeit a Welsh resident since 1959...

Darreck the dog steals the show.(Jeremy Barrell wins Royal Highland Show pole-climbing competition)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Despite some canine scene-stealing, Jeremy Barrell's star was on the ascendant, yet again, at the Royal Highland Show's poleclimbing championship at Ingliston, Edinburgh when he soared 80ft in 12.43 seconds to take the Scottish title. This...

Not a pipe-dream'.(UK plan for well-managed forests)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... `The UK must announce a timetable for implementing its policy on buying timber from well-managed forests. We must show the world that overcoming illegal logging - and its associated economic, environmental and social problems - is not a...

Joined-up Pennines.(Northumberland woodland project tied to Black grouse recovery project)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Black grouse habitat will be given a boost in a new 25-hectare woodland area in Northumberland. Sited on the Featherstone Estate south of Haltwhistle, it is being developed by CSH Property Consultants, forestry specialists, of Penrith, Cumbria...

Wildlife on the wing again.(butterflies indicate wildlife recover in New Forest woodlans)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... The rare pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly is making a comeback in New Forest woodland thanks to the enthusiasm of Forestry Commission keeper John Gulliver. His goal is to create new habitats and enrich the wildlife in Parkhill Inclosure near...

Grimsby gears up.(new timber-treatment plant)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Grimsby has joined the list of Associated British Ports boasting on- site timber-treatment plants. Officially opened by Norman Rowlinson (chairman Rowlinson Timber), it features three 15m-long pressure chambers in which timber packs are placed...

Safer by satellite.(forestry workers employ satellite phone communications)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Joining those in the military and emergency services, Forest Enterprise workers are being issued with #1000 satellite mobile phones to increase their safety and aid communications. Leading the way in their introduction, following trials earlier...

Spirit of trees - and inns.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... No one can accuse Treefest Scotland 2002 organisers of being limited in outlook in their overview of the subject. After the down-to-earth practicalities of exhibiting the raising, nurturing and harvesting of trees - APF, Lockerbie, late...

Charting Churnet.(plant study to affect Churnet Valley land management plan)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... In its most detailed-ever plant study, English Nature is examining 360 hectares of woodland in the Churnet Valley near Stoke-on-Trent, one of Staffordshire's most beautiful landscapes. The two-month project will yield data to enable landowners...

WoodFair ready for business again.(forestry management event)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Final preparations are underway for this year's WoodFair 2002, the south-east's leading forestry management and wood-use event. Organised by East Sussex county council, this established event, has grown year- on-year. In 2001 it reached a...

Loglogic with a French connection.(Forexpo French forestry exhibition)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Loglogic have been exhibiting at the French forestry exhibition `Forexpo,' just south of Bordeaux for the past few years, with some success, selling the TR Autotrek mobile sawmilling system. Customers are spread throughout France even down into...

Be a sport at Lockerbie!(triathalon enhances Lockerbie APF exhibition)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Open to individuals or teams of three, a triple-challenge cycling, orienteering and shooting event is on offer as a sporting diversion for visitors to next month's Lockerbie APF exhibition. Coinciding with the event (September 25-7), it has...

Smallwood reconnection.(Small Woods Association conference)
August 2, 2002... The Small Woods Association has cast its net wide in attracting speakers to its annual conference at Wolverhampton Technology Centre on October 2. They will, says SWA project manager Phil Tidey*, join up with an equally diverse audience -...

`Four key objectives'.(Forest Industries Development Council)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... `The need for a strong, over-arching Forest Industries Development Council (FIDC) speaking with one voice on key issues remains paramount. Forestry, increasingly, has a positive message to deliver'. This was Alan Bloomfield's message on his...

Ian's honours' hat trick.(Ian Hammerton being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... With a Croix de Guerre awarded in the second World War to being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in this summer's Queen's jubilee birthday list, Ian Hammerton's life has been well honoured. Receiving one of France's top military...

Certified in the Highlands.(I. M. Forestry receives timber-handling certification)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... I. M. Forestry*, based in Inverness-shire, has gained certification for timber handling in accordance with the FSC chain of custody rules. Partners in the business, established in 1995 are Iain MacLennan, June MacLennan and Dietrich Pannwitz....

Environment overseer.(Simon Jeffreys named environment manager for Tilhill Economic Forestry)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Newly-appointed environment manager of Tilhill Economic Forestry, Simon Jeffreys will have varied responsibilities: the environment management system (ISO 14001), the company's growing UKWAS woodland certification programme for fully-managed...

Paul for plant-care.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... A chartered forester since 1993, Paul Billin* has been appointed by Tubex Ltd, treeshelter and guard specialists of Aberdare, South Wales as its UK sales manager. He benefits from 19 years' experience of woodland establishment techniques in the...

Judith to build bridges.(Judith Webb named woodlands and forestry adviser for Country Land and Business Association)
August 2, 2002... `Judith Webb arrives at a time when the public's demand on woodlands has increased but the economic returns have not'. The comment came from Sir Edward Greenwell, Country Land and Business Association (CLA) president, on her appointment as that...

Changing times in Hereford.
August 2, 2002... The last few months have seen significant changes within the Hereford- based firm Pryor & Rickett Silviculture (PRS) Both founders - Dr Simon Pryor and Henry Rickett - recently stood down from the board and Philip Roper, FICF joined it in...

OBITUARY: Bob Shiells.
August 2, 2002... To his many friends in the British sawmilling industry, with sadness, I have to inform you that Bob Shiells died on the June 23, after a long illness, at the untimely age of 65. His career started with A&R Brownlie Ltd in 1952, and apart...

WOODWISE: The view from the sharp end.
August 2, 2002... In which our monthly contracting contributor Nick Hilton of Woodwise Forestry* tells the local school, `Your fete is in my hands!' What an interesting year 2002 is turning into. First off we get the shocking collapse of Enron, complete...

`RELATIONSHIPS' - key to timber supply chain development.
August 2, 2002... Having worked for more than 20 years as harvesting manager for Metsahallitus - the Finnish state forests - Tore Hognas (now on leave as timber logistics project manager for the Timber Transport Forum*) considers that the fostering of a good...

APF 2002 Diary.
August 2, 2002... ALMOST THERE! APF exhibition secretary Ian Millward counts us down to the greatest forestry show* this country has ever seen... It's July 2, 12 weeks to go and I feel that we have made a lot of progress this month. I'm sorry my prediction...

Nature in good care.(Goodwood Tree Care)
August 2, 2002... Take a business named Goodwood Tree Care run by a tree surgeon with an environmental approach to his work and add a garden advice and design business run by a biologist and - writes Suzanne Kelsey - you have the combination to provide a...

Restoring hope.
August 2, 2002... If we seize the opportunity to restore planted ancient woodland sites, we could benefit forestry as well as wildlife, as Sian Thomas project officer (ancient woodlands) with the Woodland Trust reports. Until recently, ancient woodland that...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: A LOOK AT LOCKERBIE.(APF Exhibition/International Forest Fest)
August 2, 2002... Welcome, writes Ian Millward, to this preview of the APF Exhibition/International Forest Fest. Here you will find a taster of some of the products, equipment, machinery and services on show and details of the special events taking place. This...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: ACE PLANT.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Bunded bowser specialist, ACE PLANT has added a grab bar handling option to its heavy duty, static Bundie bowser range. Initially in two sizes: the smaller has a capacity of 750 litres and weighs in at 1200kg complete with fuel, to suit...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: ALBA TREES.
August 2, 2002... ALBA TREES will be exhibiting on both the static and demo areas at this year's event. As well as being able to see a range of commercial conifers with suSCon granules in the root plug and Wildstar Cherry, clonally propagated and a range of...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: A&B SERVICES.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Thanks to their having secured `an excellent site' A&B SERVICES promise that they will be able to demonstrate their EX350 excavator skyline to its full potential. `The size of the site and the amount of standing timber will enable us to...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: BLOUNT.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 2, 2002... New this year from BLOUNT will be weatherproof, windproof, breathable Oregon `EXtreme' clothing in Type `A' and `C' protective trousers and non-protective forestry jacket. Also new are Oregon Type `C' Kneeflex and Kneeflex Extreme protective...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: E P BARRUS.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 2, 2002... Show first-timers E.P. BARRUS, whose industrial division distributes a range of engines including John Deere, Yanmar and Kohler will focus on `the next generation' of environmentally-friendly engines from John Deere. These Tier 2...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: EAGLE ASSET FINANCE.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... EAGLE ASSET FINANCE was set up three years ago by Stephen Clark to provide a specialist forestry equipment finance service to the industry. A member of the FCA, the company provides help for new start businesses through to well-established...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: ETESIA.(Etesia Attila brushcutter)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 2, 2002... ETESIA'S Attila ride-on brushcutter in action is `a sight not to be missed as it scythes its way thorough virtually everything in its path', says the company. `Brushwood, undergrowth and lush grass fall to its blades as fire-breaks, woodland...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED have grown to be one of the major UK arboricultural suppliers offering such a comprehensive selection ranging from internationally renowned climbing, lowering, bracing, safety/rescue and pruning equipment to the latest...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: FLETCHER STEWART.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... FLETCHER STEWART'S Tom Nixon says he is `delighted that the APF is at long last taking place in Scotland'. The company will be showing its range of German-built Kwik Chip woodchippers with capacities ranging up to 10in. Motorised units...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Certification - love it or hate it - looks here to stay. The FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (FSC) - which `supports environmentally- appropriate, socially-beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests' - will be there singing...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: FOUNDATION FIREWOOD.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 2, 2002... Importers of the Bilke firewood processor and Baxi domestic log and woodchip boilers, FOUNDATION FIREWOOD will be introducing a new model - the Bilke 2. These machines produce firewood from thinnings up to 225mm diameter with an output of...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: FUELWOOD.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... FUELWOOD specialises in small-scale forestry machinery with the emphasis on adding value to timber and the range of machinery on show will reflect this. There will be Japa logging benches and firewood machines, the Woodcutta, Splitta, Kindla...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: J L J ENGINEERING.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... J.L.J. ENGINEERING, who offer the full range of Diebolt cranes and grabs also offer a tailor-made service for fitting cranes to customers units and trailers. New on the scene are crane-mounted cabins which can be fitted to existing cranes...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: KENDALL MACHINERY UK LTD.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Bandit woodchippers offer the `widest feed appertures on the market' according to UK and European distributor KENDALL MACHINERY UK LTD. The chipper range is from 6-24in and Bandit shredders including the Beast 3680. Beast by name beast by...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: LANDFORCE.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... British-built machinery (at its Grantham, Lincs 65 acre manufacturing site) will feature on the LANDFORCE stand. The range comprises six models, the smallest of which - the Shred420 - is a stand-alone dedicated shredder capable of...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: LANTRA.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... LANTRA, the Government-licensed sector skills council for the environmental and land-based sector is charged with developing and promoting learning, skills and business development across related industries, including trees and timber...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: NATIONWIDE.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... NATIONWIDE - the country's `largest' powered access rental company boast a fleet more than twice the size of its nearest competitor. Its Skylift division offers a range of up-to-date, truck-mounted booms with over 24 different models from which...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: NORDIC TYRES.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 2, 2002... NORDIC TYRES will be exhibiting the Nokian range of forestry tyres which the manufacturer has continued to develop, in some cases strengthening existing patterns and tyre sizes from 16 ply rating to 20 ply to accommodate the development of...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: PARTEK FOREST.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Harvesting will feature heavily at the show and among the big players will be PARTEK FOREST whose product and aftersale's facilities at in Longtown have seen brisk development since the last APF under the guidance of the new managing director...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: PETERSON PORTABLE SAWMILLS.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 2, 2002... From the New Zealand comes `the original commercial swing blade mill, the leader in thin kerf technology which has proven to be the fastest and most versatile of it's type in the world'. This is the boast of PETERSON PORTABLE SAWMILLS for its...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: PONSSE.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 2, 2002... Also there among the big boys will be PONSSE who are actually based in the town of Lockerbie. `At APF 2002 we will be demonstrating the functioning of the Ponsse harvesters and forwarders', the company says. `Demos shall speak for...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: SILKY SAWS.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Fast becoming a useful alternative to chainsaws in certain applications SILKY SAWS are gaining recognition for the quality of their steel and their technology. `Silky blades keep their edge long after blades of lesser quality need sharpening or...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: STIHL.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... As sponsor of both APF and the World Logging Championships, STIHL takes a major role this year. The company's prize-winning professional chainsaws will be in action throughout the championships and its stand adjacent to the competition...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: STANTON HOPE.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... `The APF Exhibition is an important showcase for us, and we try hard to put on a bright display and create a good atmosphere. Our stand normally buzzes with activity throughout the day, and we are sure that a visit for all visitors is...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: R J STRONACH.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... It's always good to hear a success story so look no further than the R. J. STRONACH stand. `I started machine planting in 1991. I developed two new machines and one of these will be on the stand', said Richard Stronach. `We plant some...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: TECHNORTON.(new timber processing equipment)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Show stalwarts - not just APF but numerous agricultural and regional events - TECHNORTON - are looking forward to APF 2002 and will be exhibiting their growing range of timber processing equipment to the producers of stakes and rails. A...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: TUBEX.(two new products)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... Due to feedback from customers TUBEX have developed two new products. The first is an upper ventilated shelter that combines the benefits of a solid shelter with that of a ventilated environment similar to that produced by the company's...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: JAS P WILSON and EFM.(factory tours planned)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... This year's APF is ideally located for Botex products which are manufactured in Lockerbie by JAS P WILSON'S sister company EFM. Wilson's are co-operating with EFM md Ewan McVey to allow customers the chance to visit the factory on each of the...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: WOOD-MIZER.
August 2, 2002... WOOD-MIZER will present its latest sawmill. Although the new electric industrial mill was designed especially for the demands of yard-based operations where continual high speed production is required, the options of diesel engine and trailer...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: WOODPLAN.(offers software for woodland and tree management)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... WOODPLAN LTD offer software for the management of woodlands and trees and specialise in tree management systems across the board including commercial conifer production, mixed amenity woodlands and urban tree management. `The advantage for...

APF 2002 PREVIEW: YAMAHA.(plans to display range of ATVs)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2002... YAMAHA'S world leading range of ATV's will be on display with experienced staff to discuss the ATVs relevance to a variety of forestry, woodland and estate management applications. New this year will be the YFM660FWA - the powerful 660cc...

IFF - 2002.
August 2, 2002... Organisers are in the final stages of completing what is likely to be the greatest exhibition of forestry in the world, combining the APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition with eight international competitions and a host of exciting...