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The fuel situation shows no sign of improvement, and forestry businesses across the UK are feeling the pressure more than ever. Diesel prices remain stubbornly high, hitting contractors, hauliers, and land managers at every stage of the supply chain. For many of us, day-to-day operations are now a careful balancing act between cost, capacity, and commitment.
Some have told us they’re scaling back work, parking machines, or delaying planned maintenance to keep costs under control. Forest owners are looking to delay operations until the crisis eases - but how long will that be? With seasonal workloads ramping up, the question many are now asking is: how much longer can the sector absorb these increases?
We’d like to hear how the fuel crisis is affecting you. Are you changing how you operate, cutting back, or finding creative ways to adapt? Share your experience with us — your stories help highlight the real impacts on the ground.
While fuel costs remain a real challenge, the UK forestry sector has a strong track record of adapting, innovating and finding practical solutions. The message is clear: the current crisis is tough, but forestry continues to show the determination and flexibility needed to move forward.
Happy Job Hunting
Jack
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Jobs Spotlight
In this section we highlight our favourite opportunities each week.
What?: Forest Planner
Where:? Central/North Scotland
How Much?: Attractive + Benefits + Equity
What?: Forester
Who?: Cowdray Estate
Where?: West Sussex, England
How Much?: £32k + pension + holidays
Apply directly (send C.V. + Covering letter)
Forestry Fact Corner…
🌲 The UK’s annual timber harvest (9-10 million cubic metres) i the equivalent of filling an Olympic‑sized pool roughly every ten minutes for a whole year.