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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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Harvesting Eucalyptus.
The facts regarding growing Eucalyptus as a commercial crop Whenever I post photos of Eucalyptus timber being harvested on social media I am instantly attacked by the anti-forestry brigade and tree huggers. Persil’s latest TV advert suggesting to
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Increase in refrigerated liquefied gas as a fuel
Hauliers and transport buyers are increasingly interested in reducing their CO2 emissions and costs through the use of refrigerated liquefied gas as a fuel. For this reason, the new Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks will have engines
New John Deere H424 harvester head
The new H424 harvester head replaces the previous, best-selling H414. The H424 has a redesigned look. The changes based on customer feedback improve productivity, ease of service, durability, uptime, measuring accuracy and reduce daily operating costs. This model
ECHO launches largest professional chainsaw
ECHO has introduced a new professional chainsaw, the CS-7310SX, which is the largest in the current range and features a low emission, premium-grade 73.5cc engine with an output of 4.1kW. A heavy-duty, rear handle chainsaw the CS-7310SX is
New Eco Log 584F enters the stage
With a loading capacity of 16 tonnes, Eco Log 584F enters the stage as the sixth forwarder model in the Eco Log range. This makes the newcomer the second largest forwarder in the machine line-up as it complements
PONSSE Opti 8
Opti 8 is the most modern computer on the market for forestry machines PONSSE Opti 8 is a high-tech touch-screen ply computer designed for PONSSE forest machines. The design and design of the PONSSE Opti 8 is designed
Scania launches fully electric truck
Scania launches fully electric truck with 250 km range Scania now launches its first fully electric truck. With a range of up to 250 km, the Scania electric truck can operate during the whole day and still return
Planting in the Borders
S Richardson Contracting Limited – A Ground Breaking Company The planting programme for new forests and woodlands in the UK makes for poor reading. The only country getting anywhere near its target is Scotland.In the year up to
Tree Planting Targets
UK GOVERNMENT URGED TO PUT TREE PLANTING TARGETS INTO LEGISLATION Tree Planting targets should be enshrined in legislation to display a clear commitment to meeting them, the UK Government has been told.In its response to the England Tree
Mercedes Benz Accident research
Accident research ensures advances in technology For almost 50 years Accident Research at Mercedes-Benz Trucks has repeatedly set new standardsNumerous safety innovations in Mercedes-Benz trucks are based on findings from accident researchIn future actual accidents will be reconstructed
Motorsport in the Forest
Forestry England is asking for views on Motorsport in the nation’s forests Forestry England are reviewing Motorsport in the nation’s forests and are inviting the sector and local communities affected to share their views. They have already contacted
UPM Timber and Sumitomo Group
UPM Timber and Sumitomo Forestry Group united by dedication to sustainability For many years, UPM Timber has been a close partner of Japanese company, Sumitomo Forestry CO., Ltd., and this partnership will continue throughout 2020. UPM Timber provides
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
MalisGarten Hotel made entirely from wood
MalisGarten, is the Worlds first multi-story Hotel located in the Zillertal valley, Austria.made entirely from Wood. MalisGarten is the world’s first 5-storey hotel made entirely of solid wood. PEFC-certified glue laminated timber (binderholz glulam) and cross laminated timber
Fuelwood, Warwick. Open Days 21-26 September
Following the cancellation of the 2020 APF show in September, we, at Fuelwood, will be hosting a demonstration week at our newly refurbished site in Warwick from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th September 2020. A large selection of
Timber rail trial on track
Photo: Matthew Thompson of Munro Harvesting (left) discusses the Timber by Rail project with Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing at the Inverness Yard. A six-week Timber by rail project in the north of Scotland aims to demonstrate that moving
Komatsu 845 in a new outfit
The Komatsu 845 12-tonne forwarder is a versatile machine that performs well in thinning, but also in lighter final felling. The 2021 model has been updated with new components, including a new chassis, a new engine and a
A Day With W&V Laing Timber Contractors
A Cut AboveLooking back, one of the favourite parts of my forestry career was felling big trees. This will probably piss off the tree huggers and snowflakes big time, but, hey ho, who cares about their uneducated opinions.
New UK EcoLog Dealer-SB Forestry Ltd
Today we are happy to announce SB Forestry Ltd as our new Dealer in the UK. As a result of the merger with Gremo, Eco Log has now got a comprehensive Machine Line up and Mr Scott Burton,
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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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