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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.
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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,
Elmia Wood postponed until June 2022
Elmia Wood is one of the most prominent forestry venues in the world. Due to the impact on travel and public gatherings following the Corona pandemic, Elmia AB has decided to move Elmia Wood to 2-4 June 2022.
Nokian Tyres The next big milestone
The next big milestone on a digital journey – Nokian Tyres INTUITU™ smart tires are now available, starting from Finland . Nokian Tyres introduced the Intuitu smart tires in Agritechnica 2019 fair in Hannover last November. Now Intuitu
New Version Komatsu S132
The 2021 version of the Komatsu S132 introduces a number of functions and improvements that make an already well-adapted harvester head even more versatile and suited to demanding logging assignments. The reliable and service-friendly design has been updated
GMT Total Tree Control with a grapple saw
The Dutch company GMT Equipment is about to introduce a new product: the GMT TTC grapple saw. TTC stands for Total Tree Control. The products will enter the market as GMT035 TTC and GMT050 TTC. With the existing
New Keto Thinning Head
KetoForst W Eco Harvesting HeadThis is a tried and tested specialised head for first thinning operations. This little head has big properties which offers outstanding performance. It has a felling diameter of 40 cm/ 16 inch and can
Fecon Blackhawk Mulcher
Fecon has released its new Blackhawk knife-tool mulching head, which quickly and efficiently shreds standing vegetation and processes material on the ground. Designed specifically as a knife tool mulcher, every aspect of the including rotor diameter and size,
Mounding Operator
We require an experienced mounding Operator for work on Island of Mull, work then progresses to Inverness and surrounding area. Good rates of pay. and monthly bonus to over a certain amount of ground covered. Please contact Gavin
Ponsse interim financial report
PRESIDENT AND CEO of PONSSE JUHO NUMMELA: The second quarter was highly challenging for Ponsse due to the coronavirus pandemic. Challenges that started from problems in the availability of components escalated rapidly into a demand crisis as a
Vauxhall confirms price of electric Vivaro
Vauxhall has confirmed the pricing and specification for the Vivaro-e its first factory-built, fully electric van. The new electric Vauxhall Vivaro van is available in two trim levels, Dynamic and Elite, two lengths, two bodies (van and double-cab) and
Carbon Capture in forests almost doubled
Harvard study shows accelerated rates for forest carbon capture Climate change has increased the productivity of forests, according to a new study that synthesizes hundreds of thousands of carbon observations collected over the last quarter century at the
Timo Ylänen appointed Vice President
Timo Ylänen appointed Vice President, Worldwide Forestry, Deere & Company Timo Ylänen appointed Vice President, Worldwide Forestry, Deere & Company Timo Ylänen, Director, John Deere Forestry Oy, has been appointed Vice President, Worldwide Forestry, Deere & Company. In
Excavator Operator Required
Experienced excavator operator required. The right candidate must be motivated, able to work independently, using their own initiative, in remote locations across Scotland and Northern England and work to a high standard. Vehicle and fuel card provided along
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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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