Forestry & British Timber articles from October 2007

Forestry & British Timber archives from October 2007

Forestry & British Timber: THE BUCK STOPS HERE!
October 5, 2007... Most of us are struggling to know what climate change really means. A recent speaker on Radio 2's `Thought for the Day' was prepared to attribute everything from the Summer's floods in the UK, to fires in Greece and heavy monsoons in India to...

LOGBOOK: Sherwood gears up.
October 5, 2007... Ambitious plans for the biggest ever investment in new mountain bike facilities in Sherwood Pines Forest Park were unveiled in mid- September. The Forestry Commission is to undertake a #300 000 scheme to create a National Centre of Excellence...

LOGBOOK: Upbeat in the uplands.
October 5, 2007... Native woodland that disappeared from the North West 150 years ago is being brought back as part of a massive new replanting scheme. Almost 500 hectares of land is being repopulated over a number of years with a staggering 311 000 trees to...

LOGBOOK: Usk Valley wood in Trust.(Woodland Trust)
October 5, 2007... The Woodland Trust has launched a campaign to fund the acquisition and management of Cefn Ila, a 72-acre site consisting mostly of improved grassland in the beautiful countryside of the Usk Valley. The land was sold at auction and the Trust bid...

LOGBOOK: Leading green energy awards.
October 5, 2007... The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking entries `from inspirational and innovative schemes in the UK that use renewable energy, or reduce energy demand, at a local level'. They are looking for schemes that have made significant CO2...

LOGBOOK: Getting the best of the forest.(National Forest Company)( Leicestershire County Council)(Column)
October 5, 2007... Record crowds flocked to The National Forest Wood Fair at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire (which is jointly organised by the National Forest Company and Leicestershire County Council) on August Bank Holiday Monday. Over 3000 people...

LOGBOOK: ISA re-structure.(International Society of Arboriculture)(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... As part of a plan to increase membership of the UK and Ireland Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) the organization is undergoing a re-branding exercise and a restructure of its membership categories. The ISA is the...

LOGBOOK: Grading FAQ's.
October 5, 2007... TRADA has launched a nw service on its website - 'Frequently Asked Questions' on a range of topics. The first is timber grading. Through its telephone advisory service, TRADA handles 6000 enquiries a year. Members and others will now be able to...

LOGBOOK: Greys' policy condemned.(Natural England )(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... A proposal by Natural England to re-release grey squirrels into the wild has been condemned as a `conservation disaster' by a leading red squirrel charity. The European Squirrel Initiative (ESI) has criticised the decision by the...

LOGBOOK: Getting more women on the job.(Lantra Sector Skills Council)
October 5, 2007... Some 600 women across the UK will benefit from the `Women and Work' project, which aims to help develop leadership, management and specialist skills, to enable them to progress in the environmental and land-based sector. The project,...

LOGBOOK: Loggers show the way.
October 5, 2007... A logging competition, staged in North West England for the first time ever, has helped to highlight the value of the region's forests. The UK Logging Championships in Cumbria attracted competitors from all corners of the UK and Germany and saw...

LOGBOOK: Death Valley challenge!
October 5, 2007... As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Lawcris Panel Products has pledged to support the fundraising efforts of its team member, Mick Halton, who will be heading Stateside this October to take part in the world renowned Death Valley...

LOGBOOK: SHERWOOD GEARS UP!(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... Ambitious plans for the biggest ever investment in new mountain bike facilities in Sherwood Pines Forest Park have been unveiled. The Forestry Commission is to undertake a #300 000 scheme to create a National Centre of Excellence for...

LOGBOOK: Enhanced opportunities for landowners in Exmoor.
October 5, 2007... Ancient woodlands on and around Exmoor are to be prioritised for action under a joint partnership between Exmoor National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission. The Exmoor Ancient Woodland Project has been set up `to enhance the quality of...

WOODWISE: The view from the sharp end.(Column)
October 5, 2007... In which our monthly contracting contributor Nick Hilton of Woodwise Forestry* goes on vacation (again!) - but is it fun in the sun for Nick or the woodman's equivalent of a busman's holiday? I've been off travelling again and I shan't...

RAGWORT - A WEED BEYOND THE LAW.
October 5, 2007... You have to admire ragwort. No less than Honourable Members at Westminster outlawed this invasive and toxic daisy-like weed in 2003, supposedly once and for all, but it continues to spread across the landscape and will not go away, writes Dr...

What's all the noise about?
October 5, 2007... Shaun Mochan*, John Moore** and David Leslie*** describe the use of acoustic tools for assessing timber quality in standing timber and logs. Question: What is the real value of the logs you are buying or processing? Clearly, this is...

OPEN - all ours!(trade shows on forestry products)
October 5, 2007... With a number of trade shows losing direction - or being cancelled at the last minute - with little in the way of recompense - it is becoming a more attractive proposition for major players in the machinery market to organise their own open...

CHAINSAWS: The latest generation from STIHL.
October 5, 2007... The 2007 Stihl* chainsaw range includes trusted favourites and next generation technologies from the world-leading brand. Latest highlights include the Stihl MS 441, which features not only a re-designed engine but also a new air filter system...

LATEST IN ITALIAN TECHNOLOGY.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... Making use of a revolutionary 'clean burn' two-stroke engine technology called 'compression wave technology' (CWI), the Efco MT4000 CWI chainsaw from Emak UK Ltd* is `a world leader in performance, low emissions and fuel efficiency', according...

RESOUNDING INNOVATIONS.
October 5, 2007... Echo have introduced several innovations on their latest chainsaw models, including attaching the oil pump for the bar and chain to the clutch. This means that the automatic lubrication of the chain ceases when the chain is not turning,...

MAKITA EXTENDS RANGE.
October 5, 2007... Two new petrol chainsaws further extend Makitas* popular range both featuring increased power, aluminium crankcases and both adopting the latest air cleaner system and body styling from the successful larger DCS5000 model. The new Makita...

FIRST FOR HUSQVARNA.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... Husqvarna* recently launched a completely new feature, where the chain brake on a chainsaw can also be activated by the user's right hand. TAC, or Triple Activated Chain brake, activates the chain brake in three different ways and is a world...

RECYCLING: Neat Combo.
October 5, 2007... Local authorities are finding that the most cost-effective way to meet recycling targets for domestic green waste is to chip and shred at source and then leave for the householder to use as mulch or for composting. GreenMech* have been...

Takes anything in its stride.(Chippers International)
October 5, 2007... Chippers International* was founded in 1994 as the sole UK concessionaires for the total range of Gandini Products. The 91 TTS version of bio-shredders, with fixed axle and wheels, is designed to be driven and trailed from any type of...

ARTY WORKERS.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... The HG6000 and HG6000TX horizontal grinders from Vermeer (through B- Trac Equipment*) offer productivity and efficiency for your organic waste recycling. Building on over a decade of grinder research and development, the two machines are loaded...

GROWING WITH THE INDUSTRY.
October 5, 2007... Westcon Equipment* started life in 1982 with the aim of providing `high quality equipment to the arboriculture industry'. American built Rayco stump cutters and Big John tree transplanters were the first franchises and they soon became UK...

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS...
October 5, 2007... APF Exhibition secretary Ian Millward*, in the first of his monthly diaries starts the countdown to the best forestry/arb show on these isles... Although a considerable amount of planning has already taken place the countdown to APF 2008...

FREELANDER 2: Rest of the pack Nil!
October 5, 2007... Britain's favourite 4x4 vehicle has recently been replaced with the introduction of the larger Freelander 2. Woodland and tree consultant Eamonn Wall sampled one and came away most impressed. The original Freelander launched back in 1989...