Royal Welsh Show

Anthony Geddes gives a preview of what’s on at this year’s event

Following the success of the Royal Welsh Show 2022, I am pleased to share that we will be back with our Confor forest industry expo for this year’s event. We have huge support and representation from the forestry sector with new and familiar faces joining us, including Pryor & Rickett, A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products, the Institute of Chartered Foresters, Small Woods Association and SAF Woodland Management.

Please take the opportunity to drop by our stand, discuss your needs with our partner businesses, get up to speed on current forestry matters, and take some time to enjoy our hospitality.

Sponsors

The support from the sector has been overwhelming and I’d like to offer special thanks to our sponsors.

NexGen Tree Shelters

NexGen supply environmentally friendly tree shelters, spiral guards and vole guards that are a viable alternative to plastic. All their products are manufactured from a mix of British wool, a biodegradable polyol made from ethically sourced cashew nutshell liquid and castor oil, and an innovative custom polymer.

Tilhill

Tilhill offers a full range of forest and woodland management services to owners, including forestry and woodland investment expertise. Our forestry management services are fulfilled by qualified and experienced managers who care for your woodland or forest to get you the best possible return and access to the premium timber prices providing an unrivalled service to our clients.

Tustins

Tustins is a bespoke business aimed at providing the highest levels of independ-

Sponsors

ent service to clients using their extensive knowledge of forestry and woodland investment.

John Clegg & Co

John Clegg & Co have specialised in the forestry and woodland market for over 50 years and are one of the leading agents in the UK, selling, acquiring and valuing hundreds of woodlands each year. Whether you are selling or buying woodland, require a forestry valuation or independent asset management we can provide professional advice throughout the UK.

Bronwin & Abbey

Bronwin & Abbey prides itself on offering a bespoke service that accommodates every individual owner’s requirements. We recognise the importance of making woodlands profitable and have a proven track record in maximising returns from timber sales and grants as well as a good knowledge of the newly developing carbon and natural capital markets.

WHAT’S ON

Monday 24 July

2-2.45pm

Wood Fuel & Rural Economy Small Woods & Confor

Tuesday 25 July, Forestry Day

8.30-9.30am

Contractors Breakfast

Ash Safety Update & Managing the Public. Sponsored by John Clegg & Co.

10.30-11.30am

Forestry Training Service UK Seminar Update by Confor

12.30-1.30pm

A new paradigm for forestry Seminar & Lunch. Sponsored by Tustin’s

2-2.45pm

Young Forestry Professional Presentation

3.30-4pm

Woodlands Competition

Wednesday 26 July, Farming Day

8.30-9.30am

Tree Planting - Healthy Trees

Contractor Talk. Sponsored by Tilhill

12.30-1.30pm

Trees on Farm. Sponsored by Bronwin & Abbey

2-2.45pm

Forest Research Presentation

A full programme of events will be communicated to Members and published on the Confor Website prior to RWAS 2023.