Forestry Journal – August 2019

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FORESTRYJOURNAL.CO.UK AUGUST 2019 3

FROM THE

EDITOR

LETTER

I

’M not sure what to call this issue.

In the office, it’s been referred to as

“Issue 300”, “the 25th anniversary

special” and “the Forestry Expo

preview issue”. In any case,

editorially, it serves as all three (almost

as if someone planned it that way).

That means it’s a bumper edition. At

100 pages, I’m told it’s the biggest in

Forestry Journal history, with a hefty chunk

dedicated to a preview of Forestry Expo

Scotland 2019. This new event, taking

place on 22 and 23 August at Elvanfoot,

South Lanarkshire, aims to showcase the very best the forestry

industry can offer.

How it all came together is a story in itself. Sensing the need for

a first-class harvesting demo and trade exhibition in Scotland, a

group of industry partners, including the world’s leading machine

manufacturers, united to create something absolutely unique. As

one of those partners, Forestry Journal is proud to play a key role in

its organisation and delivery.

Forestry Expo’s slogan is “from seed to sawmill” and that’s

the theme we’ve chosen for this special preview/celebration

issue, with an array of features designed to provide an insightful

overview of where the industry is right now.

We begin at the Millennium Seed Bank, with a report on the

Future Trees Trust Annual Supporters Day, followed by articles

focussed on tree planting, pest control and general forest

management.

Then, we move into harvesting, with a look at John Deere’s

1110G forwarder in action, a review of Stihl’s new 500i chainsaw,

a company profile of Approved Hydraulics and a look at the

technology keeping lone workers safe out in the woods.

Next, it’s the turn of timber haulage with a look at Great Glen

Shipping, followed by our Buyer’s Guide, focussed on static and

mobile sawmill solutions, and a profile of Pentland Biomass – truly

the final destination for many a tree.

Of course, that’s far from all. With the usual abundance of news

and regular features, there’s plenty to keep you informed and

entertained in the weeks leading up to Forestry Expo.

I look forward to seeing you there!

John McNee, Editor

Join us at Forestry

Expo Scotland

where we will be

hosting celebrations

to toast our 25th

anniversary

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