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Tilhill Forestry trials automated planting machine to support UK woodland creation
by Jennie Ward|14 April 26|Build, Supply
Tilhill Forestry, a member of BSW Group, has successfully trialled the automated tree planting machine, PlantMax, to support the future delivery of new woodlands. As demand for woodland creation increases - driven by climate goals, biodiversity recovery, timber security and sustainable land use – the forestry sector is being challenged...
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Tilhill Forestry launches UK cold chain tree delivery service
by Jennie Ward|11 February 26|Supply
Maelor Forest Nurseries, part of Tilhill Forestry and a member of BSW Group, has introduced a new national delivery model for young trees. The new service, which the company says is an industry first, integrates cold chain vehicles, specialist flatbeds, and truck-mounted forklifts to protect tree health from nursery to...
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Tilhill Harvesting invests to expand fleet
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
Tilhill Harvesting, part of Tilhill Forestry and member of BSW Group, has completed a multi-million-pound investment to expand and modernise its harvesting operations, alongside enhanced steep-ground expertise following the acquisition of Duffy Skylining. The business now runs 35 harvesters and 33 forwarders, including the latest John Deere 1270G and H...
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Tilhill Forestry acquires harvesting business
by Jennie Ward|07 September 25|Build, Supply
Tilhill Forestry, a leading UK forestry business and a member of BSW Group, has acquired the business and assets of specialist timber harvesting company Duffy Skylining. This strategic acquisition allows Tilhill Forestry to further expand its technical harvesting capabilities, following significant investment in its core fleet over the past couple...
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Major investments and sustainability advances for BSW Group
by Jennie Ward|05 February 25|Corporate, Supply
BSW Group has made several investments throughout the organisation during 2024, alongside key strides forward in its sustainability practices that set the business in good stead for 2025, the company says. Investing in production processes In December, BSW announced that it will be investing significantly in its BSW Timber Solutions...
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Promoting homegrown timber
by Jennie Ward|13 January 25|Build, Supply, Sustainability
Can homegrown timber help to address the timber supply issues we could be facing as demand for timber grows? We asked a number of merchants and suppliers for their thoughts. The construction industry is increasingly seeking more sustainable, low-carbon building materials as it moves towards a net-zero environment.  With timber’s...
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Forestry sector ‘cautious but resilient’ with species diversity key to the future, report says
by Jennie Ward|22 November 24|Supply
Resilience has defined the UK forestry industry in 2024 despite the economic challenges, according to The UK Forest Market Report 2024, produced by BSW Group’s Tilhill Forestry, and Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group. According to the report the UK forestry market remains strong, driven by demand for high-quality assets, stable...
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