Month: June 2026

China’s Softwood Sawlog Imports Remain Well Below 2021 Peak Levels China remains one of the world’s major importers of softwood logs and lumber, but its softwood sawlog imports have declined…

A portable sawmill review only matters if it reflects real working conditions. For forestry contractors, estate operations and small commercial mills, the right portable setup is less about brochure figures…

Italy’s forest cover has surpassed agricultural land for the first time since the Middle Ages. For the first time since the Middle Ages, Italy’s forests cover a larger area than…

Juha Reinikainen, an operator for almost 40 years, still feels passionate about his work. He wants to remain fit for work until retirement, so he takes care of himself in…

During my recent visit to NCD Equipment’s premises in Essex, I had the opportunity to see a demonstration of TMK Machinery’s highly versatile Grapple Saw, which had been arranged by…

Södra will reduce timber and pulpwood prices as a result of the market situation. Södra -As a result of the storms Johannes and Dave, the supply of forest raw materials…

Kesla Introduces the New BB360 Continuous Rotator for Harvester Heads Kesla expands its range of accessories for harvester heads by introducing the new Kesla BB360 rotator, enabling unlimited rotation without…

A sawmill can be operating at full capacity and still feel pressured by Friday afternoon. This is where industry news relevant to UK sawmills becomes important. It’s not just about…

Robin Hood’s tree in Sherwood Forest dies but leaves huge legacy after more than a millennium of life. Robin Hood’s tree, thought to be up to 1,200 years old, at…

Conflict in the Middle East and its impacts on the UK economy and building industry are expected to hit construction activity over the next 12-18 months according to the UK…