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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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Forestry England-A tree in 150 million earns a place in the limelight
Forestry England-A stunning Christmas tree from the ‘land of the giants’ has been chosen to grace one of the world’s most famous landmarks. Forestry England has despatched a magnificent British grown 42 foot Sitka spruce from 63,000 hectare
24 Days Of Christmas Giveaway – SB Forestry Ltd
Day 1 – SB Forestry Ltd Up for grabs on Day 1 – 24 Days Of Christmas Giveaway is from SB Forestry Ltd. Three great prizes, each winner will receive a Hi viz, Beanie, Jacket, Hat and Water
Storm Arwen Updates
1. Early indications are that the eastern side of Scotland has been impacted the most by Storm Arwen, which struck overnight on 26th November. Other areas of Scotland have also been damaged with reports from Dumfries and Galloway
Stora Enso launches low-carbon industrial buildings for the UK
Stora Enso-Engineered timber experts provide design tools and concept types to support low-carbon transition for booming industrial building sector Stora Enso, the renewable materials company that specialises in mass timber solutions based on CLT and LVL, has launched
Storm Arwen-FLS urges public to stay away from forests after
In the aftermath of Storm Arwen the Forestry and Land Scotland is urging members of the public to stay away from its forests. The call comes in the wake of Storm Arwen as the organisation continues to assess
Scottish Forestry to impose movement restricts after discovery of Phytophthora pluvialis in the north west of Scotland
Scottish Forestry, woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to be vigilant following the discovery of P.pluvialis near Loch Carron in the north west of Scotland. Following this finding, Scottish Forestry will introduce a demarcated
Ponsse Elephant King-solutions for heavy-duty forwarding
PONSSE Elephant King – more wood in one go The PONSSE Elephant King forwarder is the most powerful machine in our forwarder range. The most productive forwarder on the market, offering a superior level of comfort, is particularly
Advertising watchdog overturns ban on Land Rover advert
Environmental campaigners have accused the UK advertising watchdog of bias for overturning a ruling that banned adverts for a mud-splattered Land Rover Defender off-roader after previously saying it encouraged “socially irresponsible” driving that could “cause damage to vulnerable
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This weeks used forest machines for sale include a Dennison Timber Skelly with front mount, Husqvarna 560 XP chainsaw, 2013 SDC Flat with Liv 120Z Crane, ValFix Spindle Wedges, Jenz HEM 583Z Woodchipper, Valmet 860 Timber Forwarder, John
Mondi Frantschach invests €20 million in sustainable pulp production
Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper company, is improving its sustainable pulp production by investing €20 million at the Frantschach mill in Austria. The mill, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2021, has already been self-sufficient in
Vimek Next Generation
Vimek has developed a new machine for the Next Generation project. Our aim is to offer efficient and sympathetic machines for thinning and forest management, and our goal is to be a world-leading supplier of forest machines in
Spaldings at LAMMA 2022 with TMC Cancela ‘fine finish’ forestry mulcher for land regeneration
A tractor-mounted TMC Cancela ‘fine finish’ forestry mulcher ready for woodland re-planting or sowing to other crops as part of a land regeneration project will be a feature of the Spaldings stand at the LAMMA show, 11/12 January,
Scottish Forestry Undertaking Targeted Inspections For Phytophthora pluvialis
Following DEFRA confirmation of the tree disease, Phytophthora pluvialis in Cumbria, England on the 19th November, Scottish Forestry is to commence targeted inspections in Scotland as a precautionary measure. The fungus like disease has been found on western hemlock and
Forestry England Woodland Makes The Cut!
After 20 years of providing a backdrop to many internationally renowned films including Gladiator, Harry Potter and Wonder Woman, Forestry England’s Bourne Wood has made the cut and become the first of Forestry England’s woodlands to be granted
Ponsse Opens New Service Centre In Tomsk Russia
Ponsse’s New Service Centre In Tomsk Russia – Ponsse has invested more than €2 million in the construction of a new service centre in Tomsk, West Siberian, Russia. The grand opening of the new service centre took place on
Crane Operation At Its Easiest – Introducing Komatsu Smart Crane For Harvesters
For a harvester operator, an easily operated crane is important for ensuring a productive working day. Every movement that can be simplified contributes to increased production and, ultimately, greater profitability. Introducing Komatsu Smart Crane for harvester, Komatsu Forest
New factors Driving Underlying Value Of Commercial Forestry
The forestry market has seen a record-breaking year, with average values more than double what they were three years ago and the total value of the forestry investment market reaching a new high, according to the latest UK
Volvo CE Tests World’s First High-Lift Tele-Operation Over 5G
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first in the world to trial a remote-controlled High-lift wheel loader over a 5G network in a complex forestry application – in a bid to develop safer, more productive timber processes
High Seat EHC from Kesla
EHC control’s are becoming more popular in high seat crane equipment EHC’s are becoming more common in truck cranes, for example, half of the Kesla cranes going to the Nordic countries are ordered with electric controls. Traditionally, EHC
Latest 3 Series 931XC and 855 from Komatsu Forest
Komatsu 931XC 8WD harvester and 855-3 forwarderoffer forestry customers enhanced productivity in most terrains Forestry equipment operates under difficult and demanding conditions.Engineered for the rugged terrain of forestry and logging work, Komatsu now offers two new machines, the
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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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