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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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Wildfires in Canada destroy 1% of their forests
Wildfires are having a devastating effect on their forests with a lot of the old growth trees in imminent danger Canada has lost more than 1% of its forested land to wildfires over the past few weeks. That’s
FARMA LF8 A Tribute to a Forest Pioneer
FARMA LF8-first photos of their new eight-tonne, eight wheel drive forwarder which is a tribute to Leif Fors Leif Fors was the founder of Fors MW and father of FARMA. Back in 2011 he started the development work
SSAB fossil-free steel for Ponsse
Ponsse to become first forest machine manufacturer to use SSAB fossil-free steel SSAB and Ponsse Plc, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines, have joined forces in a partnership in which SSAB is to deliver
Rottne E-Cabin – an Innovative Masterpiece
The new Rottne E-Cabin is a testament to innovative engineering, where an outstanding cabin has become even better! At first glance, everything may seem unchanged, but the E-Cabin has undergone extensive improvements. The result is groundbreaking, with a
First Of Three Government Of Quebec Hybrid Forest Harvesters Is Delivered
Logset are excited to announce that the government of Quebec is moving forward with a total of 3 hybrid machines for lower emissions, costs and more efficient forest harvesting. The first delivery of the Logset 12H Hybrid was
Aerial Seeding
Aerial seeding done by drone on the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful An estimated 20 million birch seeds have been scattered on the Rest and be Thankful hillside above the A83 thanks to Forestry and Land
Cannich fire prompts demand for extreme caution
Cannich fire, Forestry and Land Scotland is calling for visitors to exercise extreme caution as it works with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and neighbouring land owners to tackle a large wildfire. The exact cause of
John Deere G-series at Swedish Expo
IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT THE SWEDISH FORESTRY EXPO 2023All John Deere G-series forest machines and the latest harvester head models will be showcased at the fair. This year, the focus is on improving logging productivity and easy operating
Black Bruin Showcased at Swedish Expo
BLACK BRUIN HYDRAULIC MOTORS AND ROTATORS SHOWCASED AT THE SWEDISH FORESTRY EXPO During its over 60-year-long history, the Finnish company Black Bruin has delivered innumerable hydraulic drive solutions to manufacturers of forestry equipment and their end users, loggers
Shear Brilliance
As our forests mature and trees increase in height and girth, they become susceptible to damage from extreme windstorms. Storm Arwen arrived on the 25th of November in 2021 and caused devastation throughout the UK, Ireland and France
Westtech Woodcracker for Difficult Tree Removals
Westtech Woodcracker tree shears used for difficult tree removal require reliable partners – like the company “Ihr Baumprofi” Westtech Woodcraker Tree care – tree removal – garden and landscaping – storm damage cleanup – all of this is
New LEGO® Land Rover Defender 90
The LEGO® Group and Defender are celebrating 75 years of Land Rover with a build-your-own-adventure: the new LEGO® Icons Classic Land Rover Defender 90. The 2,336-piece set is complete with all the accessories for an off-road expedition. The
May Cover Photo Winners
Our cover photo for this issue is of a Logset 12H GTE Hybrid harvester and 6F Forwarder which was submitted by Darren and Wendy Smith. Darren and Wendy Smith are a husband-and-wife forestry contracting team who work in
Boyd Plant Hire
Talking about forest roads to anyone involved in timber harvesting or timber haulage, gets a similar reaction to someone waving a red rag to a bull. “The roads are in a shocking state with deep ruts and potholes
BSW Timber partners with Spresto
BSW Timber has partnered with Italian food manufacturer Spresto Italia to aid in the production of a new range of commercial condiment products. Spruce tips from BSW Group’s Scottish forests will be used for the first time in
Tigercat 612 Series: New Niche Skidder
Introducing the Tigercat 612 dual winch skidder. It is specially designed to operate in selective harvesting applications, extracting high value timber in steep or sensitive terrain conditions. The Tigercat 612 series skidder platform was created to manage the
How Chipper Maintenance Affects Efficiency
Richard Newton, forestry lead for CRJ Services, explains how chipper maintenance is essential to producing wood chips that meet customer requirements. However, it also reduces fuel consumption, makes the most of operators’ time and ensures a long life
Hydrogen-Powered Volvo Truck Trials
Volvo Trucks tests Hydrogen-Powered electric trucks on public roads Emitting only water vapor, Hydrogen-Powered fuel cell trucks will be an important part of Volvo Trucks’ zero exhaust emission product portfolio. Now, the vehicles have passed an important milestone
UK Construction Industry in Decline
The Construction Industry output is forecast to fall from a record-high level and contract by 6.4% in 2023 according to the CPA’s Spring Forecasts. This is a downgrade from a fall of 4.7% expected in the Winter, driven
Husqvarna Group Launches New Professional 40cc Chainsaw Lineup and Arborist Climbing Gear
The New Top-Handle T540 XP® Mark III is Built for Maximum Performance and Precision Husqvarna announces the next level of tree care tools with the launch of the T540 XP® Mark III and new line of arborist gear. These innovations
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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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