Steve Bullman

With ten weeks to go until APF 2022, the UK’s largest forestry, woodland, fencing, trees and timber show has just booked its 280th Exhibitor, reports the Show Organisers Approved Hydraulics, a long standing exhibitor at the show, have just confirmed their attendance for 2022. Approved Hydraulics supply a wide range of hydraulic components and accessories for forestry and arb equipment. Show Secretary, Ian Millward, commented “We are delighted to welcome Approved Hydraulics back as exhibitors. APF 2022 is on course to be a record show with exhibitor bookings continuing to come in daily and very strong advance ticket sales. APF 2022 is back with a bang!” The show being held at Ragley Estate, Alcester, Warwickshire on the 22-24th September 2022 is expected to attract over 300 exhibitors and 25000 visitors over the three days. There will be over 2 1/2 miles and £80 million of machinery and equipment on show, much of it being demonstrated working under realistic conditions. In addition to all the machinery there is a huge range of features and competitions to see including the World 25m pole climbing championships, the European chainsaw carving championships, The UK Open tree climbing championships, the UK Open fencing competition, the World Log to Leg race, the UK’s largest display of traditional woodland crafts and displays of horse logging.

Used to secure a dead eye sling to a standing stem.

Used to form a loop used for making Prusiks and other friction hitches.

A great knot for quickly tying a secure and dependable knot mid-line.