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Welcome to our July newsletter! Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of the latest news in forestry and used logging equipment and accessories for sale.
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Wood in hospitals could benefit healthcare
Using more wood in hospitals could be better than using concrete, stainless steel and plastics as it has better bacterial resistance Wood in hospitals- When you think of a hospital, you might picture materials like concrete, stainless steel,
New Kesla Crane Models
New Kesla crane models: KESLA 2225 and KESLA 2228 designed specifically for loading long timber. These new models, officially launched at the Forexpo 2025 exhibition in Franc These new Kesla crane models mark a significant leap forward in
Ash Trees Are Fighting Back Against Ash Dieback
Ash trees are fighting back by rapidly evolving some resistance to ash dieback disease Ash trees are fighting back, DNA sequencing shows young trees are more likely to have gene variants that confer partial resistance to a fungus
Regrowing Forests Remove 8× More Carbon
20-to-40-year-old regrowing forests were found to sequester the optimal amount of carbon. Young regrowing forests on lands where mature forests once stood could hold the key to removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide, which in turn could
UK’s youngest qualified digger driver
Schoolboy Finlay Gallagher has been crowned the UK’s youngest qualified digger driver – at the age of just 13. UK’s youngest qualified digger driver-The youngster spent his school holidays learning how to put a JCB digger through its
STIHL MS 400.1 On Trial with Willie Gordon
Willie Gordon Field Tests the new mid-range powerhouse STIHL MS 400.1 chainsaw In March of this year, I had the opportunity to visit STIHL’s new facility, where I was presented with the chance to try their latest model,
VW Plug-in hybrid AWD variants for Multivan and California
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has developed a new VW plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system for the Multivan and California: the eHybrid 4MOTION This VW plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system, which is unrivalled in the van and camper van segment,
New H427 harvester head from Waratah
Waratah Forestry Equipment recently introduced the new Waratah H427 harvester head at FOREXPO 2025 in Mimizan, France. Waratah Forestry Equipment recently introduced the new Waratah H427 harvester head at FOREXPO 2025 in Mimizan, France. Built for extreme forestry
Feasibility study for producing E-Methane from Pulp
AFRY has been tasked by Arctic Sisu, a Finnish e-fuel company, to conduct a feasibility study for a large-scale e-methane production facility in Kotka, Finland. The project, planned in three phases, aims to produce 900–950 GWh of renewable
UK waste wood, over 96% was processed in 2024
UK waste wood market processed over 96% of material, annual statistics published by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) today (26 June 2025) showed. UK waste wood-The association said that there was “strong demand” for material in 2024. According
2 Million Hectares of Ukraine’s Forests Lost
How 3 years of war have ravaged 2 Million Hectares of Ukraine’s forests, and affected the people who depend on them Over two million hectares of Ukraine’s forests have been lost due to intense conflict, with Russian fire,
Why are forest machines so expensive?
A recurring inquiry within the industry pertains to the high costs associated with forest machines, equipment, and spare parts. What accounts for the premium pricing of these essential assets in the forest management sector? Forest machines, including harvesters,
UK Timber Import Volumes Increase in Q1 2025
UK timber and panel import volumes were 0.6% higher in Q1 2025 than they were in 2024, reaching 2.26 million m3. UK timber import volumes were 0.6% higher in Q1 2025 than they were in 2024, reaching 2.26
Clark Engineering Wins Tamtron 2024 Dealer of the Year
Clark Engineering, a leading UK Forestry Engineering Company, is the only business to have received this prestigious Tamtron award on two occasions. Pictured: Murray A. Clark (left) and Richard Gordon from Clark Engineering, Janne Konttila and Tuomas Laine
New World Record at the 2025 British TIMBERSPORTS
The original extreme sport lived up to its reputation at the 2025 British TIMBERSPORTS Championship this weekend. Returning to the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire, the competition was back with a bang as Rachel Ferrington from
John Deere 1470H 8W Showcased at Forexpo
John Deere set a new standard in harvesting in 2024 with the introduction of the first H-Series forest machines that took productivity and joy of work to a whole new level. Now, the range of large-scale forest machine
Komatsu at Bauma-Where Enthusiasm and Innovation Meet
Komatsu at Bauma 2025: An Extraordinary Edition with Ground-breaking Innovations and Unprecedented Enthusiasm Komatsu at Bauma 2025-Munich once again lived up to its reputation as the beating heart of the earthmoving machinery industry, as Bauma 2025 drew an
Volvo Long-Distance Electric Truck
The new Volvo long-distance electric truck has a range of up to 600 kilometers and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes. For the very first time, Volvo now shows its new heavy-duty electric flagship with potential
Kesla Wood Chipper Range to be Discontinued
Kesla Discontinues Its Wood Chipper Product Range As Part Of The Company’s Strategic Review Kesla Oyj has decided to discontinue its Kesla Wood Chipper product group as part of the company’s strategic review. In August 2024, Kesla informed
Komatsu Forest MaxiXT Head Control for Tracked Harvesters
Komatsu Forest MaxiXT Head – Enhancing productivity and versatility for tracked forestry machines MaxiXT Head is a powerful attachment control system that turns a tracked machine into an efficient and high-performing harvester. With seamless integration and user-friendly controls,
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Forest Machine Magazine is a dedicated online hub for forestry news that keeps you updated with the latest information covering all aspects of forestry.
We feature current forestry news, the latest equipment, and interesting stories about the people and companies involved in ground preparation, road building and maintenance, planting, thinning, harvesting, extraction, timber haulage, sawmilling, and wood processing.
Our editor, Rab Easton, is a second-generation forestry professional with nearly 50 years of hands-on experience. He has worked on harvesting contracts throughout the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the USA. He began his career as a chainsaw operator with the Forestry Commission, where he earned his forester qualifications but chose to pursue timber harvesting instead of management. He also qualified as a Forest Machine Operator Instructor, training the next generation of operators at Barony College in Parkgate, near Dumfries.
Being a part of the forest industry and being known by the people and contractors within it has been a huge asset to Forest Machine Magazine, as it has opened doors that remain closed to others.
In the nine years since its establishment, Forest Machine Magazine has built a network of highly experienced operators who provide reliable feedback when trialling equipment and accessories in real conditions.
Rab’s wife, Wendy, was initially a tree surgeon who worked at Canterbury Cathedral before transitioning to horticulture and specialising in plant propagation. She has played an instrumental role in Forest Machine Magazine, managing client relationships, photography, graphic design, and maintaining the website.
We made the decision this year for the website, monthly newsletter and our social media pages to be our sole outlets for information about current events, equipment, and features, allowing us to publish instantly rather than adhering to deadlines
Written by loggers for loggers, forestry is not just a job but a way of life.
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