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Research Reveals Link Between Trees and Mental Health
The location and size of urban trees plays an important role in providing mental health and well-being benefits, according to a new study by Exeter University. Using National Tree Map data, created by aerial mapping company Bluesky, the study assessed the role of 600,000 individual trees in providing nature experiences.Those…
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New era dawning for forest operations in Wales
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has told the timber industry that big changes are afoot in the way timber operations are managed in Wales. Clare Pillman, Chief Executive of NRW, says that recent high-profile issues in its commercial timber department will soon be a thing of the past and that it…
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Winners announced! | Pro Landscaper Business Awards
Pro Arb’s sister publication Pro Landscaper has announced the winners of the second-ever Pro Landscaper Business Awards. Highlighting the industry’s leading landscaping companies, the awards took place today at East Wintergarden in Canary Wharf, London. Now with over 15 categories, there were more opportunities than ever to shine a light…
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idverde acquires KJT Group
idverde today confirmed the acquisition of KJT Group, an established provider of grounds maintenance, arboriculture and traffic management services in South West England. The company is also an accredited training centre for LANTRA Awards, CITB site safety awareness and ROLO (Registration of Land Based Operatives). Based in Devon, KJT Group…
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Focus on you: The People of FutureScape Spring
With the focus on people, tech and sustainability at FutureScape Spring, the spotlight shines across the seminar programme, putting the landscape’s key influencers, leaders and heroes front of stage, just for you. You’ve come to expect a high calibre of thought-provoking, inspirational and ground-breaking speakers, experts and topics from FutureScape.…
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Makita launches more 36V cordless chainsaws
Twin 18V batteries equals 36V optimum power output35cm and 40cm bar lengthsCaptive nuts and chain adjustment system mirrors engine chainsaw systems Makita chainsaws are renowned amongst forestry professionals for power, performance, reliability and great value. The new Makita DUC355Z and DUC405Z twin 18V Brushless LXT Chainsaws supply energy to the powerful…
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Pro Landscaper Business Awards | Shortlist
Pro Arb’s sister publication Pro Landscaper has announced the shortlist for the Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2019. Taking place on Friday 8 February at East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf, to book your tickets to this unmissable event, call Laura Harris on 01903 777 580. Take a look at the full shortlist…
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Are you Plant Healthy?
The new Plant Healthy website provides a self-assessment tool for horticulture businesses and organisations to improve the biosecurity of sourcing systems and advance plant health management practises. The free tool, launched 29 January 2019, is available at planthealthy.org.uk The tool is based on the recently published Plant Health Management Standard…
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More than £1 million spent in five years clearing fly-tipping sites
The Woodland Trust’s bill for clearing up the mess across its woods in 2018 was £200,000, an annual cost which has risen by £70,000 over the past five years. . Since 2014, the total cost of clearance – including routine litter picking and fly-tipping – has risen to £1.1 million. In 2018, there were 1,290…
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Game of Thrones: Gale winds destroy trees made famous by HBO show
A tree made famous by the HBO show Game of Thrones has been uprooted due to gale force winds. The Dark Hedges, a tunnel of beech trees which prominently featured in season two, are located in Northern Ireland, on the Bregagh Road near Armoy. The location was hit by 60mph…
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Forestry industry must seize climate change opportunity
Climate change targets will not be met without a significant increase in tree planting and far greater use of timber in construction. That was the clear message from Lord Deben, Chair of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), when he addressed the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Forestry (APPGF) today. He…
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Först opens Doncaster depot
Wood chipper manufacturer Först has expanded its UK operation. It is opening a new 10,000 square foot depot in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, following a period of growth. The new depot will have a sales team presence to provide service to customers in the north of England. The facility will also…
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AA bikers on biosecurity mission
A group of four Arboricultural Association (AA) members have recently cycled from the Severn estuary in Gloucestershire to the Houses of Parliament. This was to deliver information about the importance of biosecurity to government.The epic bike ride was to mark the official release of the AA’s Guidance Note 2: Application…
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Record support for Woodland Trust’s Campaign
More than 28,000 people have added their voice to a Woodlands Trust’s campaign. It opposes the destruction of at least 19 ancient woodlands for Phase 2b of the environmentally caustic project. It’s the largest number of responses the charity has seen for one of its campaigns to protect woods under…
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Digital chainsaw academy
Husqvarna has launched a digital chainsaw academy. The online resource includes step-by-step guides, animations and videos. It contains guidelines on chainsaw usage with a focus on how to fell a tree. The academy aims to increase awareness of safety aspects of chainsaw use.Husqvarna stressed that chainsaw safety training with a…
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