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Writing a formal business plan helps define the what, why and how of achievement, says Neville Stein.
A survey highlighting the multi-million pound contribution of trees to Torbay's environment will give tree officers another weapon in their armoury, Hannah Jordan reports.
Machines designed for general organic waste were put through their paces in Oxford, Sally Drury reports.
Sudden oak death has caused extensive damage to a wide range of hosts on both sides of the Atlantic.
How to buy - Chainsaws Innovative technology is delivering improved performance for petrol chainsaw users, says Sally Drury.
How to buy - Tree guards and shelters Protection against a wide range of threats is essential for healthy tree development, says Sally Drury.
How to buy - Shredders These machines are ideal for reducing bulky, soft, wet green material, Sally Drury explains.
How to buy - Arboriculture kit New ropes, platforms, saws and clothing are all available to help tree workers, says Sally Drury.
How to buy - Tree stakes and ties Keeping the root ball of newly planted trees steady in the ground is key to development, says Sally Drury.
How to buy - Woodchippers The wide range of green-waste-processing machines covers a variety of work situations, says Sally Drury.
Grounds care machinery specialist Etesia UK has published a customer-focused newsletter. Cutting News is available from the firm's dealers, Etesia's UK office in Oxfordshire or as a digital download from the company's new website (www.etesia.co.uk).
The latest chainsaw from Solo is the 651SP with 15in (38cm) bar. Featuring an ergonomic design, high acceleration and anti-vibration dampers, this saw is said to be suited to prolonged periods of use.
Strengthening its customer service across north-west England, Etesia has appointed Turner Groundscare of Cheshire and Balmers Garden Machinery of Lancashire as dealers for Etesia and Pellenc products.
Distributor Lloyds & Co of Letchworth has added two models to the Buffalo Debris Blower range.
New for 2012, the 500 Forest is part of Polaris Britain's Sportsman ATV family. With 498cc high-output four-stroke engine giving power for towing and winching, the new quad has on-demand all-wheel and two-wheel drive to strike a balance for all condi...
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