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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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Snow Chain Technology from Hyundai and Kia
Let It Snow! Hyundai Motor and Kia Develop Shape Memory Alloy Integrated Snow Chain Technology Shape memory alloy located inside a wheel and tire deploys easily to act as a snow chain at the touch of a button
Woodland creation is a growing industry
Woodland creation schemes are the highest this century. Scottish Forestry has approved 13,111 ha worth of new woodland creation schemes so far this year, making it the highest number recorded this century. The positive news demonstrates an immense
TMK Machinery announce new product range
3 NEW TMK MACHINERY PRODUCTS COMING IN Q1/2024 We have three new exciting products on the pipeline. These are set to release on Q1/2024 to the whole world. These new products are especially designed for professionals who crave
Tilhill-Opportunities for Nature-Based Career Growth
Unique Opportunities for Nature-Based Career Growth with Tilhill, the Forest Industry’s Leading Company Tilhill, the UK’s leading provider of nature-based solutions is seeking graduates with drive, passion and enthusiasm to take up an incredible opportunity to actively grow
Ponsse-20,000 machine is built
On the 11 December Ponsse celebrates the completion of their 20,000th forest machine, a Ponsse Bear harvester with a H8 harvesting head “It is great that Ponsse 20,000th forest machine will go to Norway to a customer with
Remote Operator Training
Machine operators can now develop their skills using Remote Operator Training. In one project, the Forestry Research Institute of Sweden has tested how effective it is to get help from instructors by livestreaming their driving. In forestry, instructors
The Charlatans announce headline show
The Charlatans and Johnny Marr announce joint headline show for Forest Live at Cannock Chase Forest Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that indie legends The Charlatans and guitar icon Johnny Marrwill be performing at Cannock Chase
Mark Beach: Back in the Driving Seat
Timber Harvesting in the Lake District with Mark Beach It has been a few years since I last saw Mark Beach and there have been many changes to his business since. He still has the large workshop in
Forestry, it’s either a feast or a famine
Forestry is currently experiencing one of its slumps, this is a global issue which is affecting everyone but people predicting that forestry is on the verge of collapse really don’t understand the industry at all. Forestry is currently
Bryan Adams announces three Forest Live shows
Bryan Adams announces three Forest Live shows at Delamere Forest, Thetford Forest and Dalby Forest Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams will perform at Delamere Forest, Thetford Forest and Dalby Forest on
Forestry Excavator Operator Required
Forestry Excavator operator wanted for work in the Northeast of Scotland Harold Taylor Timber is looking for a Forestry Excavator Operator for his Hyundai 430LC Excavator which is fitted with an OMEF B1600 tree shear. This position will
Professional Forester Apprenticeship: a pathway into your new career in forestry
Applications to the 2024 Professional Forester Apprenticeship are now open. Marcus Ling has just started the apprenticeship programme and is working within the Forestry Commission’s South East and London Area Team. He tells us about his experience so far. It’s
Lower Ardochy Wood
A picturesque and fertile woodland on the banks of Loch Garry with breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. Excellent access with development potential subject to necessary consents. Lower Ardochy Wood forms a fertile and easily accessible site with
New Perkins® 2600 Series 13-litre diesel engines
Perkins addresses evolving industry demands for improved fuel efficiency and performance with their New Perkins® 2600 Series next-generation 13-litre diesel engine Available in 2026, the Perkins® 2600 Series engine platform is designed for demanding requirements in agriculture, construction and other
Highland electric timber truck hits the road in drive to Net Zero
A new electric timber truck, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, is now in operation in the Highlands as part of a forestry trial to help decarbonise the sector. A new electric timber
Södras test run of new planting machine shows promising results
Södra’s venture in a new advanced technique for better seedling survival was recently field tested with promising results. Södra’s ambition with the in-house developed BraSatt 01 planting machine is to accelerate technical advances in forest regeneration, which could
Tigercat 1055C more than a forwarder
Erik Ollas explains how his new 1055C forwarder is more than a machine.— Jorge Victoria Sometimes a Tigercat machine is more than just a piece of equipment. It could be the means to provide for a family, or
Job opportunity at Komatsu Forest Ltd UK
At Komatsu Forest, our customers come first, and due to expansion we’re looking for an ambitious, experienced Aftermarket Retail Sales person to help us grow our Aftermarket team full-time from our brand-new facility near Carlisle Airport, Cumbria. Are
Metsä Group insect damage application awarded as the best innovation in Finland
An artificial intelligence application developed by Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch for detecting insect damage in forests has won the Quality Innovation Award in a competition organised by the Finnish Quality Association, Excellence Finland Metsä Group’s Future Sawmill concept
New Husqvarna  562 XP® Mark II
Husqvarna launches an innovative redesign of the 562 XP®, the Mark II Husqvarna, a name synonymous with professional excellence, announces the advancement of their legendary product lineup with the launch of the 562 XP® Mark II. This unveiling
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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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