Chris Forestry Ltd

Chris Forestry Ltd: chokers and equipment for forestry work

Chris Forestry Ltd is a British forestry equipment supplier based in Garnswllt, Ammanford (Carmarthenshire). The company presents itself as specialising in cable and chain chokers for skidding, skidding accessories, felling tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and wood carving and craft tools. Its catalogue is organised into several product families and continues to expand steadily.

Chokers and accessories for skidding and extraction

The core of the offering is cable chokers and chain chokers, together with skidding accessories. These products are designed for winch lines, high lead and skyline applications, and for different types of logging. The company also offers an extensive range of chokers and complementary accessories for log skidding.

In addition, the firm can quote for wire rope and premium compressed rope from 10 mm diameter upwards. Compressed rope can incorporate ferrules pressed on at source, according to customer requirements.

Felling tools and timber movement accessories

The catalogue includes felling aids, such as the Koller mechanical felling wedge and the Paloma handle. In the timber movement section, timber tongs, hand tongs, wood picks & sappies and pulleys are offered. Axes and hatchets, chainsaw-related tools, STUBAI pull saws and pruners, knives and craft knives, and other miscellaneous tools are also sold.

Personal protective equipment and workwear

The company distributes personal protective equipment (PPE) for forestry work. This includes Type A and Type C chainsaw trousers, chainsaw boots, T-shirts and tops, belts and accessories, as well as other miscellaneous protective items. It also has a clearance section with products from these categories.

Craft tools, first aid and other products

The catalogue is completed with craft and hobby tools, such as carving knives and miscellaneous tools. First aid items for work at height (ARB First Aid), the Tree Runner product and a miscellaneous section are also included. The company states that its product list is constantly growing and that it welcomes suggestions for items customers cannot find.

Service and terms of sale

Chris Forestry Ltd presents itself with a personalised service policy, aimed at advising on the size, quantity and suitability of products. The online shop states that prices exclude VAT, which is added at checkout, and that UK delivery starts from £4.50 plus VAT. The company invites customers to contact by email or telephone to discuss specific needs and request a quote, especially for wire rope.

Origin and background

The company was founded by Chris, a forestry professional for many years, who noticed the difficulty of finding cable choker systems in the UK. Together with his wife Sue, he has continued to expand the product range to include items that were previously difficult to source for his own use, at an affordable price. The company is registered with company number 10703446 and VAT number 231372831GB.

Location and contact

Chris Forestry Ltd, Pen-yr-allt, 53 Heol y Garn, Garnswllt, Ammanford, Carms. SA18 2RN · Telephone: 01269 595238 · Email: chris@chrisforestry.co.uk