Forest Machine Magazine is owned, written and edited by a forest professional with over 40 years hands on experience. Find all the latest forestry news and topics affecting the industry along with great feature stories and professional reviews here.
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.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first in the world to trial a remote-controlled High-lift wheel loader over a 5G network in a complex forestry application – in a bid to develop safer, more productive timber processes
EHC control’s are becoming more popular in high seat crane equipment EHC’s are becoming more common in truck cranes, for example, half of the Kesla cranes going to the Nordic countries are ordered with electric controls. Traditionally, EHC
Komatsu 931XC 8WD harvester and 855-3 forwarderoffer forestry customers enhanced productivity in most terrains Forestry equipment operates under difficult and demanding conditions.Engineered for the rugged terrain of forestry and logging work, Komatsu now offers two new machines, the
It is a refreshing change to see a British designed and manufactured environmentally friendly product making an impact around the world. The Eco Charger all electric quad range is doing just that. From innovative beginnings on a North
Treeline Woodlands-Forestry Manager Required Treeline Woodlands Ltd is a small, family run company based south of Edinburgh. We have been operating for 30 years and have a broad base of clients in the Scottish Borders, Lothians and Central
Forestry Finance – Companies invest large sums of money in order to keep their businesses running. In an ideal world there would always be enough money coming in from services to pay for daily operations. Because this is
The Latest Used Forestry Equipment For Sale include a Post Peeler, Tipping Trailer-3 Way, an Iveco Euro Cargo a selection of Unimogs, Grapples, John Deere CH8 extension ram, Heizohack Chip Truck, Valtra T174 TwinTrac + Kronos 140 4WD
Performa Light CarbonZero™ by Stora Enso is the first carbon neutral cartonboard offer in the market. It helps Stora Enso’s customers to have a smaller climate impact. Performa Light CarbonZero is a carbon neutral, renewable and recyclable
Cranab has developed an all-new crane for Vimek Next Generation. The crane has been developed to be the perfect match for the new forwarder and has already received very positive feedback from users. “It’s great to be able
Have you considered working in Irelands thriving forestry Industry? Have you considered working in Irelands thriving forestry Industry? McHale Plant Sales, Distributor of the leading range of Komatsu Forest Timber Harvesters and Forwarders for Ireland and Northern Ireland
The latest Used Forestry Equipment For Sale this week include a selection of Unimogs, Grapples, Ponsse H8 HD Harvesting Head + Opti PC, John Deere CH8 extension ram, Tipping Trailer-3 Way, Heizohack Chip Truck, Valtra T174 TwinTrac +
Softwood timber supplies for the UK catch up but other problems persist More than seven million m3 of timber and panel products were imported into the UK from January through to July 2021, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation
Scottish Forestry has approved a grant of £15,386 towards the purchase of a new electric sawmill by the Knoydart Forest Trust. This funding will enable the Trust to more than double its current output of locally sourced sustainable
With an aging workforce and very few young people coming into the industry, FMM asked a broad spectrum of people throughout the industry for suggestions on how they are addressing this problem and what ideas they have for
ABA International is an acronym for the Awarding Body Association – a non-profit international education and certification body – offering courses for many industries including forestry. Their aim is to offer affordable training and improve safety standards, mobility
This weeks Used Machines For Sale include a Ponsse H8 HD harvesting head, Kesla 2009 single extension crane, Ovlac 4 furrow reversible plough, John Deere CH8 extension ram, Valtra T174 TwinTrac + Kronos 140 4WD 8020L Trailer crane,
Tigercat releases 82 E-SERIES feller bunchers and harvesters with the latest features and upgrades. The 822 E-SERIES is the most compact track feller buncher and harvester platform in the Tigercat track carrier line-up. The powerful machine is versatile
STIHL has launched an updated set of breathable and comfortable safety boots, designed to support and protect wearers when undertaking gardening and landscaping jobs. Enhancing its current footwear range, STIHL has manufactured the updated steel toe capped S3
Stora Enso has introduced the newest addition to its NaturaFluff pulp product portfolio, NaturaFluff Eco by Stora Enso. NaturaFluff Eco is a new fluff pulp grade with a lower carbon footprint, enabling producers of hygiene products – such as baby
With the new SENNEBOGEN 728 E-series, we are expanding our product portfolio for demanding tree maintenance and problem tree felling with another highlight. As an important addition to the 718 E and 738 E tree care handlers, which
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.