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Exploring the STIHL MS 400.1
Professional Chainsaws of the Future: Exploring the STIHL MS 400.1 Exploring the STIHL MS 400.1; When it comes to selecting the right chainsaw for the job, forestry professionals are likely to consider four main components – weight, durability,
Russia’s Timber Industry is on the brink of Shutdown
Russia’s Timber Industry Faces Shutdowns Amid Sanctions, Strong Ruble and Slumping Demand Russia’s timber industry is warning of widespread production shutdowns as the sector reels from Western sanctions, declining demand and a surging ruble that has battered the
MAN TGE increases its versatility with new body variants
MAN TGE Bodies from Meiller and BE-Combi expand the range of products in the invoicing business. New “Certified Van Partner” program intensifies MAN’s cooperation with body and conversion manufacturers The TRIGENIUS three-way tipper from Meiller and the semi-trailer
New Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader
Easy to own and operate, the new Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader delivers high performance and low owning and operating costs Easy to own and simple to operate, the new Cat® 980 GC wheel loader is the right
Sycamore Gap tree fellers jailed
Sycamore Gap tree feller finally admits why he cut down the famous tree as a pair are jailed. The two men found guilty of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree were jailed today at Newcastle Crown Court.
Russian Conflict Timber is still being imported into the EU.
Amendments to EUDR could harm EU efforts to block Russian conflict timber Russian Conflict Timber-A January 2025 Earthsight report showed that the EU had imported over €1.5 billion of illegal Russian and Belarusian birch plywood via third countries
Increased tree planting will combat climate change
A survey shows that increased tree planting has garnered strong public support for using trees to address climate change. New figures published today have revealed tremendous support for increasing tree planting to tackle climate change. In the new Public
Electric Forestry Trucks-what the hauliers think
Electric Forestry trucks are appealing due to their quiet operation and improved working conditions; however, hauliers remain cautious. A new study examines how forest hauliers evaluate technology, economics, and daily realities Photo: Astrid Bygge, Skogforsk A new study
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,
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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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