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PlantMax has been developed by Plantma AB for the mechanised planting of forestry seedlings.
Electric Forestry Machinery
Electric forestry machinery has advanced but hasn’t replaced diesel on harvesting sites. Contractors should focus on which jobs can benefit from quieter operation, lower emissions, and reduced fuel handling without compromising production or recovery capability. Electric Forestry Machinery-That
German Sawmill Production Plummets
The production of softwood products at German sawmills has experienced a significant decline of 14%. This reduction highlights the challenges faced by the industry and reflects trends in demand and supply within the market. German sawmill production of
New Tigercat 610H Compact Grapple Skidder
Introducing the new Tigercat 610H Compact Grapple Skidder, a powerful, versatile machine designed to boost productivity in forestry operations. Tigercat 610H -Tigercat Industries has introduced a new, more compact grapple skidder, expanding its lineup with a model that
Interforst 2026
This years Interforst was well worth visiting with a great range of equipment, accessories, and tools on display Interforst 2026-This year’s Interforst was smaller than previous events I have attended, but the showground still had a strong buzz.
Develon Raises Site Safety to New Levels
The DEVELON Series 9 Excavator Range: Pioneering Safety and Efficiency through Innovative Design. Develon: Construction equipment performance has traditionally been measured by a combination of safety, productivity and operator skill. While machine design, operator competence and disciplined site
Södra Wood’s Losses Increase in Q3 Despite Group Profit
Södra, the Swedish forest-owner association, reported an operating profit of SEK 267 million for the third quarter of 2026. However, this figure included a disposal gain of SEK 288 million. Meanwhile, the sawn-timber division experienced a significant deepening
Volkswagen ID.Buzz, A Driverless Passenger Vehicle
Volkswagen has unveiled the autonomous ID. Buzz equipped with NVIDIA Hyperion 10 technology. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is featuring an autonomous ID. Buzz that utilises NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 reference architecture at GTC Berlin. This demonstration emphasises how
Drones can change the way thinning is done
Thinning a little but often can increase timber profits. When the early thinning is done from the air, the need for strip roads disappears, which reduces ground contact and thus consequential damage. Photo AirForestry Thinning is not just
New Uniforest RK200 Felling Head
Discover the Uniforest RK family of felling heads, now expanded with the new compact RK200 to cover a wider range of carrier machines and applications. The new Uniforest RK200 Felling Head is a single product family available in
Guide for Safer Forestry Harvesting Sites
A machine can be in first-class order, the job can be priced properly and the timber can be moving, yet one weak point in operator competence can stop the whole site. Guide for Safer Forestry Harvesting Sites-A forest
Timber Demand in Finland to Increase in 2027
Timber demand in Finland is expected to recover in 2027 despite omgoing challenges in the forest industry. Timber demand in Finland is projected to bounce back in 2027, even as the forest industry is still grappling with ongoing
TimberMax Unveils Their Exciting New Product Range
TIMBERMAX INTRODUCES TRAKX: A NEW BRAND OF ADVANCED MOBILE EQUIPMENT Building on more than a decade of engineering and manufacturing expertise, TimberMAX officially introduces TRAKX, its new brand of remote-controlled mobile equipment, with its first machine: the TRAKX
JCB Is Ramping Up Its UK And USA Investments
JCB Makes Strategic Investments for Future Growth Following the Success of Hydromax World JCB- fresh from setting a new world land speed record of 406.320mph powered by its pioneering hydrogen technology, JCB is accelerating investment in its future,
Ponsse PLC-Uncertain Market May Lead to Staff Layoffs
Ponsse Plc is starting cooperation negotiations regarding potential operational adaptations in Finland Ponsse Plc will hold change negotiations with all its personnel in Finland on 20 October 2026, under the Co-operation Act, to discuss potential measures to adjust
Bobcat X3 Earns Second Red Dot Award
Bobcat Earns Second Red Dot Award with RogueX3, Recognized for Breakthrough Machine Architecture Bobcat has earned a Red Dot Award: Design Concept for RogueX3, a fully electric,autonomous and modular concept loader recognised for its innovative machinearchitecture. FIND US
Tigercat Industries New Pull-Through Delimber
Tigercat Industries launches PD26 pull-through delimber, as it continues to build an end-to-end factory solution on the landing for processing, merchandising and loading. Tigercat Industries has introduced the PD26 delimber, a durable, high performance tree-length processing attachment designed to maximise productivity,
Forwarder and Harvester Operator Wanted
Harold Taylor Timber is looking for a forwarder and harvester operator in the North East of Scotland. Harold Taylor Timber is looking for a Forwarder and Harvester Operator for his Komatsu 875 Forwarder and 951 Harvester. Work will
World Wide Wood
A brief market roundup from across the globe World Wide Wood Austria- softwood lumber exports fell 7% in the first seven months of the year, with a smaller 3% decline to the EU. Softwood sawlog imports also fell
UK At TIMBERSPORTS® World Championship
British TIMBERSPORTS® Champion looks to make history at World Championship The TIMBERSPORTS® season reaches its pinnacle at the World Championship later this month, and current British Champion Glen Penlington will look to make his mark after qualifying for
ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and PIRK Maschinen GmbH launch strategic partnership in forestry technology
With immediate effect, ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and PIRK Maschinen GmbH are launching a strategic partnership in the forestry technology sector. ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and PIRK Maschinen GmbH are launching a strategic partnership in the forestry technology sector. The
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About Forest Machine Magazine-Forestry News
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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