A feed arm (10) for use with a debarking and delimbing machine (100). The arm is constructed of a first section (12) and a second section (14) which are slidably connected together using an insert (16). The first section is securely mounted on the lower frame (114) of the machine adjacent the end opening (108) at the infeed side opening (110). The feed arm acts to move and guide the trees (150) to be debarked and delimbed into the flailing station (102) of the machine.
