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Welcome to our September 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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MAN TGE 3.140 Taking Safety and Style to the next level
The new EU vehicle safety regulation that entered into force in July introduced a whole raft of new pedestrian safety enhancing equipment for all vehicle categories. On the wing of assistance and system upgrade, MAN is also lightly
Saving a 578 Bruunett from the Breakers
A 578 Bruunett destined for the scrap yard has been painstakingly restored to its former glory by Kenny Campbell, a forestry worker from Lairg in the Scottish Highlands. Social media can be a great platform at times and
Renault Trucks E-Tech T Diamond Echo defies preconceptions in Finland
In Finland’s extreme cold, the Renault Trucks E-Tech T Diamond Echo defies preconceptions After travelling 23,000 kilometres across Europe, Renault Trucks E-Tech Diamond Echo electroluminescent electric truck brought its roadshow to a close in Finnish Lapland. This final leg, marked
Suzano, the World’s largest single line pulp mill
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, officially inaugurated the world’s largest single-line pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, on Thursday December 5. The Suzano pulp mill ceremony was attended by the President of
Used Forestry Tyres and Band tracks for sale
Forestry Tyres and Band tracks for sale Two as new 710/55R34 tyres £1000.00 a tyre + vat One set 710 band tracks surplus to requirements £2500.00 For more details contact Andy on 07831 059601 FIND US ON Forest
Södra rolls outs AI system for operator support during harvesting
Södra and Nordic Forestry Automation AB have signed a letter of intent to roll out operator support for thinning carried out under Södra’s supervision. The system will also be able to collect data for each individual tree for
SWL Ltd acquire RTS Forestry Ltd
SWL Ltd, the parent company of Scottish Woodlands Ltd Announces Acquisition of RTS Forestry Ltd to form the UK’s largest forest management, consultancy and timber harvesting business. SWL Ltd, the Parent Company of Scottish Woodlands Ltd, has announced
Our final visits to see Komatsu Forest, Volvo and Olofsfors
The final day of visits where we sailed over to Umea in Sweden to see Komatsu Forest, Volvo Trucks and Olofsfors Today was an early start for Komatsu Forest as we had a four hour ferry journey from
N6 Harvester Made By Nisula
The Nisula N6 harvester is now fully manufactured by Nisula. Nisula Forest Oy has invested in a machine manufacturing and assembly plant in Jämsä, Finland. The first N6 harvesters manufactured entirely by Nisula are currently being completed in
Field Service Engineer Wanted
Field Service Engineer required for RJ Fukes Forestry Services. Based in Wales, Salary £32,000 – £45,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Overtime Are you a Field Service Engineer or have the skills required for the
Tree Planting Taskforce Created for the UK
A tree planting taskforce will overseas the planting of millions of trees across the UK A tree planting taskforce will overseas the planting of millions of trees across the UK, this will strengthen collaborative work and improve tree
Day Five, Alucar and Logset Visits
Our journey over to the west of Finland to visit Alucar and Logset We had a three and a half hour bus ride west towards Vaasa where our first visit of the day was to Alucar. Alucar are
Forest Machine Operators Required
We are looking for skilled Forestry Machine Operators to work within a variety of forest environments, assisting with Scotland’s timber production goals. At Forestry and Land Scotland, we take pride in supporting Scotland’s economy, protecting and enhancing our
Westtech Woodcracker ® CL260 on a 40 km/h wheeled excavator
The Westtech Woodcracker ® CL tree shear combined with the 40 km/h JCB Hydradig mobile excavator and a Pfanzelt forwarding trailer offers an efficient solution for modern forestry. The cutting head enables trees to be felled quickly and
Komatsu Simulator for high reach Excavators
Komatsu Simultator Expands their Offering to High Reach Demolition Excavators Komatsu is pleased to present the availability and expansion of the model range of Komatsu simulator with the new K100 High Reach Demolition Excavator Simulator. The Komatsu simulator
Day 4 Ponsse Factory and Harvesting Site
Our tour of the Ponsse Factory and subsequent visit to a harvesting site After breakfast we said our farewells to the Wilderness hotel and headed west for our visit to see the Ponsse Factory in Vierema which was
Elmia Wood changes to a two year cycle
Elmia Wood will take place every two years, dates set for 2025, 2027 and 2029 Elmia Wood, one of Elmia’s most international and long-lived fairs, is now taking the next step in developing the concept. As part of
SCA commissions second TREE electric truck
SCA and Rolf Lövgrens Åkeri recently commissioned the TREE project’s second vehicle – an all-electric 74-tonne timber truck with a crane. The Scania truck is rolling in Medelpad, including around the terminal in Östavall. Photo: Olle Melkerhed SCA
Finnish Forestry Trip Day 3
Back to School and a visit to S. Kuittinen Oy, one of the biggest Finnish Forestry Contractor’s Today on our Finnish Forestry tour our first visit of the day was to the forestry school at Valtimo, and I
UK Timber imports of softwood, OSB and EWP Improve in Q3 2024
UK Timber import volumes for the third quarter of 2024 were encouragingly ahead of those of Q3 2023 for softwood, OSB and engineered wood products, but these increases were counterbalanced by falls elsewhere in the market, according to
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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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