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 November newsletter! Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of the latest news in forestry and used logging equipment and accessories for sale.
The Tigercat 570 harvesting head is now available with a fixed wrist for applications where positive control for felling and processing is required. The Tigercat 570 fixed head design combines two proven technologies – the Tigercat 570 harvesting
Tigercat continues to expand its line of grapple attachments for Tigercat shovel loggers. The new Tigercat BG13 is a large capacity bunching grapple suited to high production shovel logging operations. The BG13 bunching grapple design is based on
Future service provided by the forest: giving equal weight to ecological, economic and social aspectsEfficient production and provision of wood as a raw material still necessaryResearch into the role of wood and the use of wood in economies
New Type of Vehicle Developed by Einride Gets NHTSA Approval to Operate on US Public Road Freight technology company Einride have just announced that it has received approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to operate
Almost £8 million has been allocated for local authorities to train and employ new staff for tree planting- building local capacity to plan and deliver new woodlands;Woodlands will be created close to where people live to enable greater access
Redesigned to better meet the needs of thinning How often when looking at the layout of the inside of a cab or skinning your knuckles trying to remove an awkwardly situated engine filter, have you thought “I wish
Forestry and Land Scotland has tested the viability of using drones to plant tree seed on the hillside above the A83 in Glen Croe. The trial was carried out in March as part of FLS’ contribution to the
Waratah Forestry Equipment’s new HTH618C Series-III provides increased productivity, simple servicing Waratah Forestry Equipment debuted the HTH618C Series-III – anew generation of its HTH618C harvester head built for increased productivity, reliability, uptime and more. With a variety of
Projects which will improve Scotland’s timber transport infrastructure, benefit rural communities and help to decarbonise the forestry sector, have been awarded over £7 million from the Scottish Government. Timber transport projects in the Highlands, Dumfries & Galloway, Scottish
Harvesting Contract Available Harvesting Contract available – Harvester and Forwarder with operators required to carry out a clear fell contract at Broadford on the Isle of Skye. Would suit either individual owner/operators working independently or a harvesting contractor.
Ponsse launches excellent new products to improve productivity in sustainable harvesting. The new solutions have been developed together with customers, listening to their needs. The PONSSE Scorpion Giant harvester and the PONSSE Mammoth forwarder respond to the highest
Carlsberg makes bio-based and fully recyclable bottles available to consumers in its largest ever trial In its largest pilot to date, Carlsberg Group has today revealed the trial of its new Fibre Bottle, putting the bio-based and fully
Driver wanted for a wagon and drag timber lorry. Experience is preferred but consideration will be given to someone who is willing to learn. Work can be based in Forfar or Aberdeenshire. This is a permanent position with
BSW Group teamed up with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCID) and Young Engineers and Science Clubs (YESC) to deliver knowledge of the timber and forestry industry to 140 pupils across Scotland. 50 young people from
Almost £9 million available for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes to expand and modernise A new £8.8 million fund to support domestic tree production in England has been opened by the Forestry Commission today (Thursday 19
Forestry Groundsperson Required Salary: £20978 (including contractual overtime)Employer: East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilContract: PermanentHours: Full-time – 37 hours per week plus two hours contractual overtimeBase: Willerby, East Riding of Yorkshire A vacancy has arisen in our forestry team
Operations Forester – North East Region Ireland’s leading Forestry, Ecology and Environment company, Veon Limited has over 30 years forest management experience and currently manages over 30,000 acres of high-quality commercial forests in Ireland and Scotland. The value
Lug Size Matters, Solid All-Terrain Skid Steer Tires Evolution Wheel is known as a leader in manufacturing top-quality, severe-duty skid steer tires. Located in Winnipeg, the company specialize in severe-duty airless/solid tires using the highest-quality materials to guarantee
STIHL MSA 300 The STIHL MSA 300 is the most powerful cordless chainsaw in the AP System. Designed and built for felling, cross-cutting, snedding and processing, it offers forestry professionals, arborists, and landscapers plenty of power for taking
The Finnish Paperworkers’ Union has agreed to a settlement proposal to end the devastating long-running strike action at UPM. The 112-day strike at papermaking giant UPM Kymmene, which crippled production since new year’s day, and raised the anxiety
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.