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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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New funding for tree planting welcome
but large forests are needed to hit planting target Confor has welcomed the latest confirmation that the UK Government is committed to planting 30,000 hectares of new woodland annually by 2025. A £92 million funding pot, part of the £640m Nature for
MAN TGX named Truck of the Year 2021
The new MAN TGX has been named International Truck of the Year 2021 by a jury of 24 trade journalists. It was commended for its driving comfort, working and living conditions, safety, fuel efficiency, connectivity, innovative services, and
Kiilto Pro ForExt prevents the spread of forest fires
Kiilto and PPO-Elektroniikka Oy have combined their expertise and developed an environmentally friendly fire-fighting chemical for extinguishing forest fires and wildfires. Kiilto’s 100-year expertise in the chemical industry and PPO-Elektroniikka’s more than 30 years of experience in fire
Mulching with Kingwell Holdings
Here is a good example of a successful Mulching operation completed by Kingwell Holdings Ltd. Justin Kingwell and his team cover the whole of the UK carrying out Forestry and Site Clearances, Timber Harvesting, Tree Clearance, Stump
Waratah debuts efficient H424 harvester head
Waratah Forestry Equipment recently introduced the new H424, a highly manoeuvrable harvester head specially designed for mid-sized wheeled and tracked machines. With an excellent power-to-weight ratio, the H424 makes quick work of second thinnings and early regeneration cuttings
West Fraser to Acquire Norbord
Creating a Diversified Global Wood Products Leader Complementary OSB business expands product and geographic diversityGreater scale and customer relevance unlocks and de-risks growth opportunitiesWest Fraser and Norbord shareholders to benefit from a stronger value creation platform Joint investment community
134,000 trees to be planted for communities
Through the Urban Tree Challenge Fund More than 50 projects led by community and volunteer groups, councils and individuals have been awarded a share of a £10 million pot to increase tree numbers in urban areas through small-scale
MAN Trucks, stepping up to the mark
Trucks are the lifeblood of our country; they supply our industry, shops, hospitals and more day and night, 365 days a year. They deliver vital supplies to every corner of our country and during the Covid-19 crisis they
Rottne Industri introduces new warranty
“It takes us to a leading position in the industry” Rottne Industri AB introduces new warranty terms for its newly produced forestry machines.– It is about taking responsibility, as well as giving extra purchasing security for our customers,
UK Forestry Facts and Figures for 2020
Forestry facts and figures is a summary of forestry statistics for 2020 compiled by Forest Research on behalf of the forestry authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which includes details of the sources used and downloadable
Tamtron, One Timber Crane Scale
LOAD ACCURATELY EVERY TIME ONE TIMBER SG Developed together with Finnish timber drivers, the new generation Tamtron One Timber wireless horizontal system will take development to a new level. Eliminate overload fines, underloads and unnecessary driving to weighing
Spruce Bark Beetle late summer infestation
A late summer swarming caused a widespread Spruce bark beetle outbreak in Europe and there is a significant increase in damage. An inventory in late October shows a 25% increase in the volume of damaged forest compared with
PONSSE Fire Extinguishing Equipment
Ponsse launches a load tractor for Fire fighting equipment installed in the load compartment to extinguish wildfires. “What would be the most in-natured way to advance to a wild fire area, if not a forest machine that moves
Ponsse H8, A head in the Highlands
Although the Ponsse H8 harvesting head is often seen on Ergo and Bear harvester bases, the head is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with on track based harvesters in the 20-30 tonne class. Depending on the
TreeCard. That Wood do Nicely, Thank You
Now you can plant trees with every single payment you make thanks to a new debit card called TreeCard. Backed by Ecosia, the search engine that plants trees, TreeCard is the world’s first wooden debit card –and it
Mental Health
When you can’t see the wood for the trees Andysmanclub is for any man who is going through a storm, been through a storm or just wants to come along and meet a good group of people with
First Ever Photos of the new Bijol skidder
Exclusive preview for Forest Machine Magazine from Bijol The new model of skidder from Bijol is called the BWS 240 4×4. It has hydrostatic drive a NAF gearbox and automatic differential locks on the DANA Axles. The engine
Penny Hydraulics, Taking the Weight Off
Penny Hydraulics Launch New Vehicle Lift. Staff shortages are a pain point for businesses, especially in supply chains, where absences through injury or delays from inefficiencies can cause serious issues and cost thousands. Penny Hydraulics, the UK’s leading
HAIX Launches Evolution of forestry boot
Evolution of trusted forestry boot, Protector Forest 2.0 Few work environments present such a variation of potential hazards as the forestry, arboriculture and outdoor work sectors. From extreme weather to difficult underfoot terrain, working with cutting tools to
Billions of new trees found
Ground breaking mapping discovers billions of new trees Scientists from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and international collaborators demonstrated a new method for mapping the location and size of trees growing outside of forests, discovering
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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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