Forestry

Common Mistakes When Thinning a Conifer Plantation (and How to Avoid Them)

Common Mistakes When Thinning a Conifer Plantation (and How to Avoid Them)

Thinning pays, but the same few errors — over-cutting, poor rack layout, ignoring windthrow — cost UK growers money. Here is how to...

September 24, 2026
Chainsaw Safety Checklist for Small Woodland Owners

Chainsaw Safety Checklist for Small Woodland Owners

A pre-start and on-site chainsaw routine for occasional woodland users: protective kit, checks that catch trouble early, kickback...

September 14, 2026
Planting Bare-Root Trees in the UK: A Month-by-Month Guide

Planting Bare-Root Trees in the UK: A Month-by-Month Guide

A month-by-month guide to planting bare-root trees in the UK, from preparing ground in November to closing the window in March, with...

September 14, 2026

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