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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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In their blood: Logging’s a tradition for this business-minded Georgia family
When his alarm goes off at 4 a.m., Charles Hill is ready to take on the day. “It’s always a different tree,” he said. “Let’s see what the challenge is today.” Charles runs Hill Logging Inc., a company
Glasfryn Fencing and Sawmill
From Seed To Sawmill Glasfryn Fencing and Sawmill is situated just outside Llanaelhaearn on the edge of the Llyn Peninsula and has an interesting history behind it. In 1952, aged just 25 and being the oldest son, Roger
Launch event to kick off FORWARD’27 programme
Ponsse and its technology company Epec have embarked on the FORWARD’27 ecosystem programme, which targets the research and development of responsible and environmentally friendly solutions for mobile work machines. FORWARD’27 is a joint programme of Ponsse’s and Epec.
Riparian planting – Planting next to rivers and streams
Scottish Forestry is keen to see more riparian woodland, which is essentially planting trees along rivers and streams. Riparian planting is a fantastic way to boost an area’s biodiversity and encourage nature to thrive, whilst also contributing to
Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid
Ford Expands Global truck family with the first ever Ford Ranger plug in Hybrid Ford Ranger will introduce plug-in hybrid technology to the mid-size truck segment with its first ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle in early 2025
Tilhill Rises to the Challenge to Fundraise for the Samaritans
Teams across Tilhill and Maelor Forest Nurseries will compete to walk, cycle or run a total of 750 miles, following a virtual route from our Uffculme office all the way up to our Inverness office in aid of
Ash Dieback: Deadwood removal with tree care handler 718 E
Bald spots to dead roots: ash dieback is causing numerous, challenging operations in the field of tree felling and traffic safety. The use of SENNEBOGEN tree care handlers is proving to be a particularly environmentally friendly and efficient
GB Lubricants becomes first business to use green energy from ground-breaking Gateshead district energy scheme
GB Lubricants is the first private sector company in the UK to connect to and use the ground-breaking Gateshead District Energy scheme; part of the manufacturer’s ongoing sustainability commitment as it looks to achieve net carbon zero manufacturing
Scania’s new digital dashboard Smart Dash
Scania’s new digital dashboard Smart Dash is opening the way to smarter, safer and better truck driving experiences for all kinds of drivers. Its modular build and latest digital solutions ensure that Scania trucks offer a secure, connected
Industry Focus: Forestry Lubricants
GB Lubricants’ range of forestry oils, lubricants and greases has been specifically formulated to meet the various needs required to ensure forestry vehicles and equipment stay well-maintained and do not let you down when you need them most. Ensuring that machinery
BSW Dalbeattie Supports Macmillan with Charity Football Match
A team of budding soccer stars from BSW Timber’s Dalbeattie site recently took part in a charity football match that raised a remarkable sum of over £800 in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. The spirited event brought together
New generation of sorting grabs and multi-grabs from Rototilt promising even greater power and durability
Rototilt is continuing its latest series of product launches with a new generation of sorting grabs and multi-grabs. “This is one of the most popular products in our work tool range. Through continuous product development, we will ensure
First test for new solar powered hybrid Scania truck
A unique hybrid truck with a solar panel covered trailer is being tested on public roads, as a result of a two-year research collaboration involving Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The
Forest Machine Services Limited
Having an open day or demo tour has got to be the best way to get your products and services noticed. It is a great way to connect with customers as you are not inundated with hundreds of
Why woodland management matters
Chris Watson is a Woodland Resilience Advisor for the Forestry Commission. In this blog post he’ll be exploring the different threats facing our woodlands, and how woodland management can help mitigate these threats and increase the future health
A83 drone seeding underway
An estimated 20 million birch seeds have been scattered on the hillside above the A83 thanks to the use of drone seeding technology. We’ve been working closely with Transport Scotland in this latest phase of drone seeding, which
Danfoss Power Solutions awarded £4.9 million grant to accelerate decarbonisation of excavators
Grant from U.K. Government’s Red Diesel Replacement Phase 2 Competition will be used to validate Danfoss’ Dextreme Max system in 30-ton electric excavator Dextreme Max is expected to generate 50% energy savings, mitigating obstacles to electrification of large
Ramping up: Volvo starts serial production of electric trucks in Ghent
Volvo Trucks ramps up electric truck volumes and starts serial production of heavy battery electric trucks at the Ghent factory in Belgium. This means that electric Volvo trucks are now built in four factories – three in Europe
SCA B700 project-next generation of sawmill
A digital representation of the complete sawmill workflow, large amounts of data and new automated processes. With its new grading mill in place and the B700 project successfully completed, Bollsta Sawmill is equipped and ready to face the
Tigercat 855 Harvester Operator wantedforestry
Operator for a Tigercat 855 with a LogMax 10000 harvesting head wanted An opportunity for a Tigercat 855 harvester operator has become vacant for working in the Angus and Aberdeenshire areas with Harold Taylor Timber. You will be
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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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