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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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Severe weather impacts being monitored
Photo Credit: TWITTER: Trossachs SAR Team Rain eases, but risk of further flooding remains high. A further meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) was held on Sunday 8 October, to assess the latest impacts of the
Moine Odhar Wood
An attractive commercial conifer woodland with substantial volumes of mature timber ready for felling. Stunning location in a highly scenic area within the Great Glen, close to Fort William and timber markets. Location Moine Odhar Wood lies on
Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service
A national network of public fast chargers for heavy electric trucks is opening in Sweden. The charging network is powered by renewable energy. A new service from Volvo Trucks makes it easy for haulers to find and access
Future grant support for forestry consultation analysis published
The analysis from the recent consultation on the future of forestry grant support has revealed broad support for keeping the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) as a stand-alone funding mechanism. Around 200 responses were received through the consultation which
Woodworking company fined for dust exposure
A Norfolk woodworking company has been fined £25,000 for failing to control its employees’ exposure to wood dust. A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspection of The Joinery Yard Limited at Sweet Briar Road industrial estate, Norwich in
A83 Rest and Be Thankful Taskforce meeting
Yesterday, Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop chaired her first meeting of the A83 Taskforce, held in Lochgilphead. The members of the Taskforce, which includes local politicians, representatives of Argyll and Bute Council, community councils and business organisations, were updated
Forestry England to create new woodland to expand Delamere Forest
Forestry England to create new woodland to expand Delamere Forest Forestry England is creating a new 40-hectare woodland which will join on to Delamere Forest in Cheshire and provide more space for people to enjoy, improved habitat for
Forest Machine Operator Required
Due to an increase in work load, D Williams Forestry are seeking new team members to operate harvesters & forwarders. Chainsaw certification would be beneficial. Based in Cumbria but must be willing to work across the North West
Introducing the Serco 8500-SR32 and 8500-SR34 Series Loaders: Revolutionizing Efficiency and Performance in Storm Cleanup Material Handling
Serco Loaders, a global leader in material handling equipment, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking 8500-SR32 and 8500-SR34 series loaders. These cutting-edge machines represent a significant leap forward in the world of material handling, offering
APF 2024 Welcomes its 100th Exhibitor
The Ragley Estate is fast becoming the regular home of the APF, the UK’s leading exhibition for the forestry, woodland, arboriculture, fencing, trees and timbers sectors. Preparations are well under way for the 24th exhibition with the 100th
Munro announces equity crowdfunding and previews design and technical upgrades for all-electric Series-M 4×4
Glasgow, UK October 3rd, 2023: Munro Vehicles (Munro), a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, has announced an equity crowdfunding round and revealed details of design and technical enhancements for its all-electric 4×4 Series-M
Hidrocom SRL starts Logset Distribution in Italy
Photo: From left to right: Pascal Réty (Logset Oy), Marco Lanfranchi (Hidrocom Srl), and Mikko Laurila (Logset Oy). Logset Oy and HIDROCOM SRL have officially agreed to collaborate in distributing Logset products in Italy. The agreement was formally
Dalkeith Country Park named heritage tree hotspot
Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian has been revealed as a heritage tree hotspot after experts recorded 500 ancient, veteran and notable oaks over the last year. Dalkeith Country Park staff member Kieran Playfair under ancient oak know as
Kieran Anders Forestry
Logging in the lakes Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder. He has recently upgraded his equipment with the purchase
Wellbeing trails help visitors reconnect with nature
Forestry England is launching wellbeing trails in forests across the country this autumn to help people take care of their physical and mental health. The self-led trails wind through the trees in 18 forests and woodlands across England,
Forest surveillance “working well”
Scottish Forestry says that its surveillance programme to check for pests and diseases in Scotland’s forests is proving a success. It’s the first year of the new programme, which is using aerial surveillance, drones, new traps, ground surveillance
Teenager Arrested over Illegal Sycamore Gap Felling on Hadrian’s Wall
The iconic tree at Sycamore Gap has been “deliberately felled”, according to authorities. The iconic tree at the famous Sycamore Gap landmark, in Northumberland, has been “deliberately felled” overnight (Wednesday, September 27/Thursday, September 28), say authorities. The tree, which is on
Tree rings reveal a new kind of earthquake threat
The findings from new research, led by University of Arizona dendrochronologist Bryan Black, could have implications for seismic preparedness measures in the region. By Mikayla Mace Kelley, University of Arizona In February, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Turkey-Syria border,
Forestry schemes approvals on the up
Scottish Forestry is pulling out all the stops to drive woodland creation rates up and has now exceeded last year’s total for Forestry Grant Scheme approvals. So far, a total of 11,200 hectares of forestry schemes have been
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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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