Forestry & British Timber articles from July 2003

Forestry & British Timber archives from July 2003

CC - A CLEARCUT CASE?(clearcutting)
July 8, 2003... 'Speak up, and speak up now, foresters, challenged 'Tanarus' in his May diary (p. 56). His subject was 'the present stampede that is our current attitude to continuous cover forestry... (which) has reached fever proportions in Wales'. One...

FCA vision blocked.(Forestry Contracting Association )
July 8, 2003... 'Regretfully... a minority of members present, using proxy votes, blocked the items of change promoted as being necessary for the long- term health of the association'. The statement issued by the Forestry Contracting Association after its...

Forward to the past.('Forest of Neroche )(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... In keeping with the ancient monument after it which it is named, the 'new' 900-hectare 'Forest of Neroche in Somerset's Blackdown Hills will have a semi-natural woodland mantle as in medieval times. Speaking at the launch party on the...

Biomass reborn.
July 8, 2003... 'Despite a poor start with a number of significant setbacks, the biomass industry is now poised to develop rapidly following major grants being made available through various government schemes'. It is against this setting and aiming to become...

CALLING CRANE CARE.(Crane Call company)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... 'We want our customers to know that we offer far more than overhead cranes and radio control services'. Crane Call sales manager Andy Palmer was launching the Birmingham-based materials handling specialist's 'OneCall', a new one-stop shop...

FOLLOW THE NORMANS - ADOPT A TREE.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... In a bid to re-create an ancient Bedfordshire landscape, the Forest of Marston Vale Trust (FMVT) is inviting people, clubs and businesses to 'adopt a tree' in its new Domesday heritage woodland. It follows FMVT's recent purchase of 70 hectares...

Green light for MW merger?(Merrist Wood College; Guildford College)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Depending on government approval, August 1 will mark the official end of Surrey's Merrist Wood College (MWC) - famous for its expertise in arboricultural skills - as an independent body when it merges with neighbouring Guildford College. Both...

TIMBER CHUTES TO SUCCESS.(logging)
July 8, 2003... A 100m-long plastic log chute is being used by Forestry Commission Wales as an innovative method for timber to slide harmlessly down steep, inaccessible hillside sites to waiting roadside vehicles without damaging the environment. It...

Operation `Cree conservation'.(rivers)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... 'Conservation of rivers and freshwater is of great concern to forest services all over the world'. Voicing that view and demonstrating its truth were, respectively, Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) director Dr Bob McIntosh and the...

Riders of the world united.(horse riding paths)
July 8, 2003... In an unlikely coalition, bikers and horse-riders can now share in the pleasure of following the famous Nant y Arian mountain trails near Aberystwyth. Already an inernational mecca for adventurous two- wheelers, their reputation in this sport...

COWS MANAGE BUTTERFLIES.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Cattle grazing to encourage good habitat for the insect will be a feature at Scotland's first Butterfly Conservation (BC) nature reserve opened near Fort William in June by deputy rural affairs minister Allan Willson MSP. Sited at Allt Munic,...

Central theme.(tree planting)
July 8, 2003... Arising to feed Britain's industrial revolution, Scotland's coal-mines and steel works swept away great swathes of forests across the country's lowland belt between Edinburgh and Glasgow. And just as the trees fell, so in the 20th century,...

Enough wood - but watch out!(forestry planning)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... While Europe has ample wood for its immediate needs, future legislation could result in the need to mobilise 231m m3 every year. This warning comes in a new timber-availability report presented in Geneva recently by the Brussels-based...

White-knuckled on two wheels.(mountain biking)
July 8, 2003... By next year - as part of the '7stanes' project - south Scotland will boast seven new mountain-bike centres in key Forestry Commission locations. Breathing life into the brave new venture is the #1m raised by its sporting partners, match-funded...

Yorwoods move.
July 8, 2003... Yorwoods, the North Yorkshire woodland initiative, launched in 1997, has moved from its former location at Lord Zetland's Aske Estate near Richmond. It now operates from: 3/4 The Courtyard, Sycamore Business Park, Dishforth Road, Copt...

Engineering enjoyment.(forestry conference)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... The engineering sector provided valuable input to a forestry recreation development conference held in the Scottish Borders on June 4. Attended by delegates from all over Britain, it was organised by the Institution of Agricultural Engineers'...

Great show - great sports!(2003 Great Yorkshire Show; lumberjack sports)
July 8, 2003... For the first time - after moving from Scotland - the 2003 Great Yorkshire Show (GYS) at Harrogate will feature the UK loggers' competition. Experts will compete in five events, from changing a chainsaw guide-bar and chain to precision...

New buyers equal record forest sales.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Newcomers are strengthening forest sales according to the latest forest market report by Tilhill and FDPSavill, and a wide range of purchasers have almost doubled forest sales in the past 12 months. 'The total value of the freehold market...

Egger abandons Durham.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Wood panels giant Egger has ditched original plans to continue making chipboard at the former Masistar plant in Shildon. The company had originally said that it would continue to manufacture at the site after acquiring Masistar (which was...

Success for Lee.(Lee Dwight)
July 8, 2003... Lee Dwight, technical sales representative of landscape and forestry supply company Green-Tech has passed the BASIS certificate in amenity horticulture crop protection. He is seen here receiving his certificate from sales manager Ian Rotherham...

Anything for a quiet life.(forest conservation)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Despite the fact that UK woodland cover rose by over 25% in the last 20 years, over half the adult population still believes that is shrinking, according to `UK public opinion of forestry 2003'* published by the Forestry Commission and the NI...

Beautifying Berkshire.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... For giving mature trees pride of place in a new housing development, the Tree Council (TC) has awarded builders Crest Nicholson a special `GreenLeaf' award. The 20 houses as Ellenbury Park north of Maidenhead, Berkshire were built on...

Green for go in Argyll.(logging)
July 8, 2003... `This innovative project... provides a safe route to accessing the valuable timber resource now ready to harvest in Argyll and Bute'. As an added benefit, said local council transport spokesman Cllr Duncan MacIntyre, the region's many visitors...

Posch demos.(Posch 500 firewood factory)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... J P Wilson are co-operating with timber merchant and firewood supplier Darren Wilson of Huby, near York, to carry out a lengthy work study and demonstration of the Posch 500 firewood factory. Wilsons intend to prove that this machine has...

It's the canopy that counts.(urban trees)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... `For most of the benefits which come from trees and woods in towns - such as cleaner air, reduced storm water flooding, more shade - it is not the number of trees which matters so much as the extent of the overall urban forest canopy'. Nerys...

WOODWISE: The view from the sharp end.(forestry)
July 8, 2003... In which our monthly contracting contributor Nick Hilton of WoodWise Forestry* assists in the survival of an endangered species (no, not forestry contractors) and makes a silk purse out of a sow's ear. There follows an almost verbatim...

THAILAND - here we come!(forestry education)
July 8, 2003... 'And so we say farewell to British Columbia... ', as the travelogues used to have it but, here, the message comes from redoubtable British forestry student Sam Coggins in this third* and last account of his exchange-visit year in the Canadian...

VIRTUAL APF 2003.(arboriculture convention)
July 8, 2003... Welcome... to this latest issue of Forestry & British Timber's `Virtual APF Exhibition.' In the absence of the actual APF Exhibition this year it is a great opportunity to see new and exciting developments in the world of forestry and...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: A&B SERVICES (SCOTLAND).(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... A & B have now been trading for 10 years and are the UK's No 1 skyline manufacturers offering a range to suit your requirements including Timbermaster, EX350 and AT650. With the new partnership arrangement between A & B Services and...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: ARBORICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... As the Association approaches its 40th year of representing and regulating British arboriculture it's worth taking stock of what we have achieved. Charitable status demonstrates that we are a resource to society, not just the industry, and...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: ARBORTEC.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Following the successful launch of the Aquafell waterproof lightwear chainsaw boot, Fortec have introduced Arbortec forest wear lightweight Class 2 protective chainsaw clothing, a landmark achievement in providing wearer-friendly PPE without...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: ACE PLANT.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Bunded bowser specialist, Ace Plant, has introduced a grab bar handling option to its heavy duty, static Bundie Bowser range. In two sizes: 750 litres capacity weighing 1200kg complete with fuel, to suit handling by most popular makes of...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: ACORN PLANTING PRODUCTS LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Acorn have been making tree and shrub shelters, netting tree and shrub guards, spiral guards, mulching mats and tree ties since 1981, longer than any other UK manufacturer. Many millions of trees and shrubs have been established using Acorn's...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: AHWI (UK) LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... AHWI UK provides the full range of high quality German manufactured mulching, stumpgrinding and land clearing equipment. Mulchers are available for tractor mounting with PTO drive, hydraulic drive for excavators and also supplied with...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: ALBA TREES.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Alba Trees Plc is the UK's leading producer of cell-grown trees and shrubs. Wildflowers and reeds have recently been added to the range, as well as an extensive range of native species in peat-free compost. Stock is grown in containers...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: ARBOR EATER BRUSHWOOD CHIPPERS LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... As many readers are already aware Arbor Eater is a long established family business, now run by the lovely Lucy, daughter of the company's founder Michael Dalrymple. Arbor Eater supplies brushwood chippers, green waste shredders, logsplitters...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: BEACON FORESTRY.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Beacon Forestry have recently distributed a free upgraded version of their electronic auction bidding software - Version 18.14 UK round timber buyers are now able to purchase standing and roadside timber on-line from FE and privately owned...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: B-TRAC EQUIPMENT.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Chippers from 6-20in capacity, stumpgrinders from 9-110hp, pedestrian trenchers from 6-23hp, horizontal and tub grinders from 365hp to 800hp and tree spades with ball diameters up to 52in collectively make up the Vermeer Environmental product...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: BUXTONS.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Buxton's have been established for over 40 years and is one of the UK's leading suppliers of gardening and arboricultural machinery and equipment. We have recently launched our new website www.buxtons.net that has set new standards within...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: CALEDONIAN FORESTRY.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Caledonian Forestry is a one-stop shop; they can equip you with all you need from major repairs to the best machinery in the industry. The machinery available whether new or used ranges from harvesting heads, chippers, winches, forwarding...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: CHARTERHOUSE RICHMOND.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... For single-source supply of all their equipment requirements, forestry professionals need look no further than Charterhouse Richmond, whose bumper 2003 catalogue contains 30% more products. All have gained rapid acceptance since its publication...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: CHEVIOT TREES.(tree nursery)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... UK trees, from UK seed, from a UK nursery! Supplying British trees from British seed is still the backbone of production and continuing expansion at Cheviot Trees. The increasing emphasis on native species, was the major contributing factor...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: WILLIAM CLARK AND SON (PARKGATE) LTD.(machine tracks)
July 8, 2003... As manufacturers of forest machine tracks, Clark Tracks are now sold world-wide from the USA to Australia, Scandinavia and whole of Europe. We offer a wide range of tracks for most ground conditions and machine sizes with many new models and...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: CORDSTRAP.(lumber industry)
July 8, 2003... Corded polyester strapping is stronger size for size than steel banding yet five times lighter. Utilising a self-locking buckle offers the opportunity to re-tension strapping if the timber pack has contracted or where bundles of round timber...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: DANEQUIP.(wood chipper)
July 8, 2003... The Blue Chip Chippa from DANequip has been in production for almost four years, and is proving to be a very robust machine. The 6in chipper is powered by either a 25hp Lister diesel engine or 34hp Rugerrini. A tracked option is also available....

VIRTUAL APF 2003: EAGLE ASSET FINANCE LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Eagle Asset Finance Ltd is the only specialist forestry finance company in the UK fully dedicated to the industry. Recognising that finance companies, with a few exceptions, did not have a good understanding of forestry equipment and the...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: ETESIA UK LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Etesia's Attila ride-on brushcutter in action is a sight not to be missed - it scythes its way thorough virtually everything in its path. Brushwood, brambles and lush grass fall to its blades as fire breaks, woodland rides, footpaths or young...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: FARM FORESTRY CO LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Farm Forestry Co Ltd is a `one stop shop' supplying forestry goods and trees with a difference - not just spiral guards manufacturers and fine mesh guard designers and wholesalers. We supply the industry with most forestry products from...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: FLETCHER STEWART.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... The German built Kwikchip Woodchippers offer a complete range of machines from 6 to 10in capacity both diesel and PTO powered, along with Unimog and tracked versions. The 160 (6in) and 180 (7in) chippers are proving particularly popular...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH CENTRE.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... The Forest Products Research Centre (FPRC) provides training, consultancy services and research for the timber industry and its related business sectors. The FPRC offers full-time and part-time post-graduate courses in Forest Products...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: FORESTRY & BRITISH TIMBER.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... In its 30-plus year history Forestry & British Timber has established itself as the magazine for the entire industry serving both large andsmall enterprises involved in the value chain `from seed to sawmill'. As mouthpiece of the industry it is...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: FORESTRY & TIMBER ASSOCIATION.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... The FTA: where members matter. The Forestry & Timber Association is the leading representative body for all those involved in the growing and management of trees, throughout the UK. FTA engages with government and non-government...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: FOUNDATION FIREWOOD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Foundation Firewood are importers of the Bilke 2 firewood processor and Baxi domestic log and woodchip boilers. Manufactured in Finland, the Bilke 2 is a revolutionary new machine for producing firewood from thinnings up to 20cm diameter with...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: FUELWOOD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Fuelwood specialise in small-scale forestry machinery with emphasis on adding value to timber. From the Japa 100 logging bench for farmer and woodland owner to Japa 700 firewood machine for converting 10in diameter timber into sawn, split logs...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: GARDEN MACHINES N'PTON LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Family run business stocking all leading makes of garden machinery, offering sales, service and parts back-up. It has a dedicated arborist centre within the premises and stocks Stihl, Husqvarna, Oregon, Silky, Yale, Petzl, Willans, SIP,...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: GREENMECH LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... GreenMech Ltd, the UK's leading manufacture of professional woodchippers, green waste shredders and stumpgrinders. The GreenMech range caters for most needs from tractor mounted, PTO driven machines through a range of engine driven and a range...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: HYDROCUT.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... The reputation of our `Hy-point Hy-speed'' pointing system for significantly increasing our customers post output continues to grow. Higher rates of up to 50% are being reported along with improvements in material handling efficiency...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: BRIAN HASTINGS.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Lako Forest Ltd harvesting heads known as Lako, established in 1979, are designed for high capacity and reliability. Heads available are 43HD, 53HD, 63HD and 83 HD for thinning and final cutting. Lako heads have a unique triangulated triple...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: KENDALL MACHINERY UK LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Kendall Machinery is the UK and European distributors for a range of equipment including the following. Bandit woodchippers ranging from 6-24in and shredders include the Beast 2680, 3680 and 5680. EuRec low speed, high torque...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: LAKES LUMBER EQUIPMENT.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... In addition to the Bamse range of sawmills and routers manufactured by Conpro AB of Sweden that were introduced to the UK at last years APF, the Cumbria-based firm have expanded and developed their product range into new areas. These now...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: LAMBERHURST EQUIPMENT LTD.
July 8, 2003... Established some 20 years ago, Lamberhurst Equipment Ltd built up a strong reputation in forestry circles for its range of tractors for which it acts as Ferrari and Holder distributors. On its proprietor's retirement from the machinery trade...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: LOGBUS.(Direkt Line Sweden Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Known for innovation, Logbus has introduced two new unusual models to the UK market. The Logbus Combi is a truly versatile piece of equipment. Based on a Logbus 10 tonne twin beam forestry trailer, it features all the original forestry...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: LOGLOGIC.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Loglogic produces a diverse range of products, which can be found in use with conservation contractors, utility companies, the RNLI, the MoD, Forest Enterprise and land management sectors including golf courses. All-terrain vehicles...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: MARSHALL AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Marshalls are main UK dealers for Serra, Binderberger and Bird Eye equipment. Serra, manufacture a range of mobile and fixed sawmills to the highest standards. Logs up to 1.3m cutting width and 16m in length can be handled easily, utilising a...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: MASON'S AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY ENGINEERS.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Established in 1969 as an agricultural engineer repairing and selling new and second-hand machinery to farmers. We became involved in woodchippers in 1990 by repairing one for a local tree surgeon. Following that we started to sell odd ones...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: MHT.(harvesters from forest machinery division of Neuson-Kramer Baumaschinen AG)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... MHT is a 100% subsidiary of the Neuson-Kramer Baumaschinen AG and the specialist for forestry in Austria. A global player in the forest machinery market it exports harvesters worldwide. The tracked harvesters go from an 8t model to a 20t...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: NORDIC FOREST.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Nordic Forest is a daughter company of Nordic Tyres and has been established specifically to distribute the Windsor range of chains, bars and safety clothing for chain saws. Windsor has constantly brought new innovative products to the...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: NORDIC TYRES (UK) LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Nordic Tyres is the UK distributor for the Nokian range of forestry tyres. Nokian Tyres is the leading manufacturer of forestry tyres and has recently introduced two new tread patterns designed to be more environmentally friendly and has...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: POLARIS.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Polaris Britain has introduced the new Trail Boss 330 to its 2003 line- up of utility and recreational ATVs. The latest Trail Boss sports a high standard specification at a budget price which, according to Jack Ford, general manager of Polaris...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: PONSSE.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Ponsse brands include cut-to-length harvesters Ergo and Beaver, and forwarders Buffalo, Caribou, and the latest model, the 8-wheel, 12- tonne capacity machine, Wisent. Along with the Wisent, the product family was extended to a new type of...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: ROYAL SCOTTISH FORESTRY SOCIETY.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Champions of Forestry for 150 Years - 2003 finds the society preparing for its 150th Anniversary celebrations in 2004. Next year we celebrate 150 years of promoting forestry in all it's branches. Forest cover has quadrupled in Scotland;...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: SEVERNSIDE SAFETY SUPPLIES LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Recognising that chainsaw users come in all shapes and sizes, Severnside now offers its Fristads protective trousers and bib-and- brace in a wide range of options. The standard leg length (78-8cm inside) comes in eight waist sizes from 80 to...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: SILKY SAWS.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Silky Saws are renowned for the quality of their steel and their technology. It is not unusual for a Silky blade to keep its edge for over 140 hours in use - long after blades of lesser quality need replacing. There is a Silky saw for...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: STANTON HOPE.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Established 50 years ago, Stanton Hope has a wealth of experience in the supply of quality tools and equipment to the professional user. Agents for most leading brands of machines, tools and clothing in the forestry market, they carry an...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: ANDREAS STIHL LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... With memories of last year's APF Show and World Logging Championships strong in the mind, Stihl remains the world's No. 1 chainsaw brand in 2003. Stihl chainsaws were chosen by more medal winners than any other brand at the World Logging...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: SUZUKI.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Suzuki GB's redesigned website, covers the company's Quadrunner range of both manual and automatic transmission ATVs: options are the 2WD Ozark or a choice of 2/4WD models headed by the Quadmaster 500. Sections give details, specifications...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: TECHNORTON LTD.
July 8, 2003... Technorton manufacture in the UK a wide range of equipment for the sawmill, handling timber up to 300mm diameter. Technorton's flagship product is the Technorton-Cundey Timber Processing Sytem that is based on the long established Cundey...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: TIMBERWOLF.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Timberwolf can now lay claim to the most innovative range of woodchippers on sale in the UK. With machines ranging from the hand portable 13/75, up to 12in TW300TR tracked machine the company is able to offer an option for virtually every...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: TREESOURCE.(forestry bookstore)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Treesource is the leading bookshop specialising in tree care and management. Our books cover most subjects associated with arboriculture, urban forestry and forestry. The Treesource website contains useful information and links as well as...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: TRI-PACK PLASTICS.(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 8, 2003... The Defender range of treeshelters is flat-packed saving transport costs and minimising environmental impact in the distribution chain. Made from UV stabilised Correx the design is both simple and effective. For example Defender has no need...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: UNIVERSITY OF WALES.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... In 2004, it will be exactly 100 years since forestry teaching started at the University of Wales, Bangor. In our Centenary year it is our intention to launch a distance learning `e-MSc' course in forestry to complement our existing full-time...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: WILKIE RECYCLING SYSTEMS.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... To cope with constantly increasing demands for their chippers, Schliesing has moved into larger, more modern premises. Despite trends for manufacturers to find cheaper materials and lower labour costs in other countries, the Schliesing...

VIRTUAL APF 2003: J P WILSON FORESTRY LTD.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... J P Wilson continue to offer a wide range of products to the forestry market. On the big machine harvesting side they represent Rottne from Sweden who offer a range of wheeled harvesters and forwarders to compete in the modern market....

VIRTUAL APF 2003: WOOD-MIZER.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2003... Wood-Mizer mounted two major exhibits at Ligna 2003 and in spirit is doing so at the Virtual APF too: an outdoor live demonstration of a cost-effective small timber processing set-up and an indoor stand which represents an industrial wood...