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Issue 38
Issue 38 – Forest Machine Magazine
In issue 38, We get the low down from visitors and exhibitors on the recent APF. Wallace Weir trials the STIHL MSA 300 cordless chainsaw. A sneak peak at the new Munro all electric 4×4 by Scotland’s only volume production car company. Volvo deliver first electric trucks with fossil free steel, Komatsu’s new XT-5 tracked harvesters and Global Recycling – new name and new location but the same world class service and dedication. Plus all the latest news, puzzles for the young loggers and much more…
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Forestry Employs 1% of Global Population
33 million people are employed in forestry throughout the world Quantifying how many people are employed in the forestry sector is not a straightforward exercise. Nonetheless, the ILO, FAO and the Thünen-Institute of Forestry joined forces to estimate
Diverse forests to cope with storms
Diverse forests and woodlands is key to making them more resilient to future storms involving high winds. That’s the key message from Scottish Forestry a year on since Storm Arwen’s vicious winds brought down vast swathes of trees
Komatsu C144 Upgrades
With the year/model upgrade for Komatsu C144, the focus is on improvements that will increase the reliability and performance of the harvester head. With the year model update comes the introduction of a new kind of valve bank
New PONSSE HH360 Rotator for Harvesters
PONSSE in Co-operation with Black Bruin launches the HH360 rotator for harvester head PONSSE in co-operation with Black Bruin launches the new PONSSE HH360 harvester head rotator. The new rotator is an innovative solution in which the harvester
Terrain Aeration for England’s largest Sequoias
Darlington’s South Park is home to two of what are believed to be the largest giant Redwood trees or multi-stemmed Sequoiadendron giganteum in England. Planted in March 1863 to commemorate the marriage of the future King Edward VII
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Used Forwarders, Mulchers & More For Sale
This weeks used equipment for sale includes a Komatsu 840.4 forwarder, HSM 208F forwarder, OSMA mulcher, AHWI mulcher, Dipperfox, Pronar Hook Lift Trailer, Kings tri axle Low Loader Trailer and chippers from Greenmech, Carton, Kwikchip and Mus Max.
Palms 410 Timber Grapple For Sale
Palms 410 Timber Grapple For Sale Palms 410 Timber Grapple approximately 6 years old, in good condition, hardly used. £5,000 or nearest offer. Contact Wendy at wendy@muirhousefarm.co.uk for more details. FIND US ON Contact Wendy at wendy@muirhousefarm.co.uk for
Forest Machinery Taster Days
Experience operating a timber forwarder – Jan/Feb 2023. Closing date for applications 9th December 2022. Confor is hosting a series of events to give you the opportunity to experience operating a timber forwarder. These machines are usually difficult
Confederation of Forest Industries calls on Sunak government to urgently accelerate tree planting to help achieve Net Zero target
Afforestation and reforestation are critical to help meet the UK’s climate targetsUK witnessing rapid decline of CO2 absorption rates as mature woodlands are not replaced quickly enoughProductive tree species like conifers sequester carbon more quickly than broadleaf trees
Komatsu’s new XT-5 tracked harvesters provide maneuverability and power in demanding conditions
Designed to significantly increase lift capacity and lower fuel consumption To harvest trees in tight, dense and rugged-terrain forests, operators need machines with maneuverability, power, versatility and reliability. With Komatsu’s XT-5 tracked harvesters, operators can harvest closer to
HL20-1 6WD Highlander
The HL20-1 6WD Highlander from Konrad Forsttechnik is a versatile machine that excels on steep ground. It is basically a clam bunk skidder with a harvesting head attached to the crane. It can fell, extract, process and then
Soilless technology could help the UK’s biomass industry grow
An innovative, space-saving technology to develop fast-growing plants without soil could revolutionise the UK’s bioenergy market, according to researchers from the University of Surrey. The soilless cultivation technology has been awarded £4m from the Department for Business, Energy
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CarEYE® Safety Angle Turning Assistant
New Artificial Intelligent Vehicle Safety System Brigade Electronics – a market-leading provider of vehicles safety systems – has launched a new artificial intelligent vehicle safety system to the UK market. CarEYE® Safety Angle Turning Assistant from EYYES GmbH
Using trees to combat flooding – new guidance
Land managers across Scotland are being urged to take note of new forestry guidance on using trees as natural defences to minimise the risks of flooding. Flooding is a major environmental hazard facing many parts of Scotland. With
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PASCAL RETY RETURNS AS LOGSET’S VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING
Long-time Logset man, Pascal Rety, returns to Logset as sales and marketing director. A total of 13 years of history in Logset sales will continue when Pascal starts developing Logset sales. “I came from Sampo-Rosenlew’s agricultural sales. It
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Bark beetles intercepted in west of Scotland
A small number of Ips cembrae bark beetles have been intercepted in pheromone lure traps in the west of Scotland conifer bark beetle Pest Free Area (PFA). A total of five of the beetles, which affect larch trees, have been
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HGV Timber Driver Required
HGV Timber Driver Required for Ferguson Transport & Shipping. Shift patterns will typically be either Monday to Friday, Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday. Competitive rates of pay – £13.16 per hour basic and £15.30 per hour
80,000 Hours
Above: “The new seat that was installed in1999 is far from comfortable today”, Erkki Rinne says. He still manages to do 20-hour shifts with it. Hats off! That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine.
HIAB Upgrades HIVISION For Forestry Cranes & Demountables
Hiab, part of Cargotec, announces the launch of the camera system HiVision 2.0 for forestry cranes and improvements to HiVision for MULTILIFT demountables, which are used to operate equipment from inside the truck cabin. Hiab’s HiVision™ for forestry
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Stora Enso launches building solution for low carbon construction
Today, Stora Enso – a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world – launches their new initiative aimed at providing a sustainable solution to
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We cover all aspects of the forest industry from ground preparation, road building, planting, harvesting, extraction, haulage, saw-milling, health and safety, through to the end product. We visit harvesting sites, contractors, hauliers, and timber processing plants to keep abreast of all the latest news and technology.
Spending most of my life in forestry has afforded me the opportunity to build up a network of highly experienced operators that I am able to call upon for trialing forestry equipment and accessories. Having this unique network of operators gives us the advantage of carrying out honest and unbiased trials in optimum conditions.
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