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STIHL introduces its most powerful battery-powered arborist chainsaw for large tree maintenance tasks
STIHL has launched the MSA 240 TC-O - the most powerful top-handle arborist chainsaw in its professional battery-operated range. Engineered to deliver fast, smooth cuts, while reducing operator fatigue during large tree maintenance tasks, the new chainsaw pairs high cutting power with an agile, manoeuvrable design to help arborists work more efficiently throughout the day.
Do Commercial Water Features Need Draining? Why They Run All Year
Commercial water features typically run all year round. They don't necessarily need draining for the winter, the summer or any other season. The only reason to drain one is maintenance: a repair, a leak to find, a deep clean, resurfacing or a refurbishment. When the work is done, the feature is refilled and running again. (The only exception to this is where a feature is drained for safety reasons such as a risk of ice on a dry plaza.)
Meet Richard Stow, Director on the Amenity Forum Board
As part of the ongoing Meet the Board series, Richard Stow, Director of the Amenity Forum and Managing Director of Weedfree Limited, shares his perspective on professional vegetation management, the particular challenges of managing weeds across the UK rail network and the importance of retaining effective, sustainable solutions for critical national infrastructure.
Wyevale Nurseries launches Awesome Autumn hedge giveaway for worthy causes
Worthy causes are invited to apply for free native bareroot hedging next month as part of the launch of Wyevale Nurseries’ Awesome Autumn campaign – promoting the benefits of autumn planting (November 2026).
New guidance on funding SuDS maintenance
The UK Government has published new guidance on how to fund the maintenance of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) on new developments in England, bringing potential implications for grounds maintenance contractors.
Stephen Mangan to host landmark 50th anniversary of BALI National Landscape Awards
Renowned actor and comedian Stephen Mangan is set to delight and inspire guests as the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) prepares to celebrate 50 years of landscaping excellence at its prestigious National Landscape Awards this December.
Autumn Budget: BALI welcomes positive first steps towards growth and stability but warns of continued pressures on landscaping businesses
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) has cautiously welcomed elements of today’s Autumn Budget, recognising measures that could support economic growth and provide opportunities for landscaping businesses, while warning that significant cost pressures facing its members remain unresolved.
New plant health rules come into force
The government has reminded industry about new plant health regulations taking effect next week, aimed at controlling specific pests and goods.
Employment Rights Act roll out continues
The gradual roll out of the Employment Rights Act picks up speed in October, with the introduction of several measures on harassment and trade unions.
STIHL’s ALLPRO Battery Alliance is growing
AS-Motor, Tielbürger and Kwern will be using high-performance batteries from STIHL in future.