Summer wildfires across the UK and Europe have sparked interest in mechanical vegetation clearance to reduce combustible material before fires start. High-profile wildfires on Dunwich Heath on the Suffolk coast; Stourbridge in the West Midlands; and South Wales – as well as Spain and France – mean more land... Read more

Knight Frank has expanded its rural estate offering through a formal partnership with environmental consultancy Maydencroft as landowners face growing demand for ecology, forestry and natural capital advice. The agreement integrates Maydencroft’s specialist services into Knight Frank’s rural estate proposition. It covers forestry, arboriculture, ecology, nature recovery, landscape management... Read more

Britain’s forestry and arboriculture industries will gather at the Ragley Estate in Warwickshire next month for the 50th anniversary of the APF event. The APF 2026 showcase puts machinery, technology and contracting skills at the centre of its three-day trade exhibition. Running from 24-26 September, it is expected to... Read more

More than 300 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors are expected at this month’s APF 2024 event – a one-stop-shop for everything concerning woodlands, trees and timber. Taking place on 19-21 September, the three-day extravaganza will feature more than £80m of working equipment  – much of it designed small woodlands and... Read more

Farmers are being offered fee-free lending, financial support and resources for agroforestry projects over £25,000. Lloyds Banking Group says the deal is available through its Clean Growth Financing Initiative (CGFI), which aims to help farmers reduce their environmental impact. “Integrating trees with crops or livestock can help boost overall... Read more