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Timber movement restrictions in place over tree disease

Woodland managers and landowners around Loch Carron and the north of Kyle of Lochalsh are being advised on new measures affecting the movement of timber.

The new restrictions have been put in place because the tree disease Phytophthora Pluvialis has been found in the area.

Every Household in Wales will be Given a Free Tree to Plant as Part of the Welsh Government’s Commitment to Tackle Climate Change

Every household in Wales will be offered a free tree to plant as part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to tackle climate change, Deputy Minister Lee Waters has promised.

Forest Industry works together to recover from Storm Arwen

Scottish Forestry is working with Confor and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) to fully assess the impact that Storm Arwen has had on the country’s forests and woodlands.

Mental health benefits of visiting UK Woodland’s estimated at £185 million

Visits to the UK’s woodlands boosts mental health and is estimated to save £185 million in treatment costs annually, a landmark report published by Forest Research finds.

Apply Now – Fantastic Career Opportunities in Forestry with Industry-Leading Graduate Scheme

Tilhill is seeking graduates with drive, passion and enthusiasm who are interested in being able to significantly contribute to the race to net zero and take an active role in woodland creation, and growing and managing our valuable home-grown timber resource and shaping our surroundings.

New factors driving underlying value of commercial forestry 

The forestry market has seen a record-breaking year, with average values more than double what they were three years ago and the total value of the forestry investment market reaching a new high, according to the latest UK Forest Market Report.

‘What’s Next for Woodland?’

Join us as we unveil the latest results of our forestry investment review, as part of the launch of The UK Forest Market Report themed around: ‘What’s Next for Woodlands?’.

BSW Timber Ltd acquired by Binderholz

BSW Timber Ltd (’BSW’), the UK’s major integrated forestry and sawmilling group, has been acquired by Binderholz.

Tilhill Enjoys Outstanding Success at Welsh Woodland Awards

Tilhill is delighted to have won 13 awards across a variety of different categories in the 2021 Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Woodlands Competition (RWAS).

Scottish Forestry Trust Announces Trustees

Tilhill is delighted that former Forestry Director Tim Liddon will take up the position of trustee of The Scottish Forestry Trust on 1 January 2022. The Scottish Forestry Trust is the leading UK Charitable Trust providing funds for research, education and training in support of British Forestry. 

Special Forestry Award for School of Natural Sciences MSc student

Chris Rawlinson from South Shropshire, and based at the School of Natural Sciences (SNS), Bangor University, was presented with the Tilhill Phil Johnson Memorial Award for Best Silviculture Student 2020-21 on the MSc Silviculture module

Winners in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2021

Tilhill is celebrating after winning the best New Commercial Wood in the Quality Timber Awards category at the 2021 Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards which recognise excellence in forests, woodlands and forest-related projects across Scotland.