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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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Machine Operators Wanted
Kingwell Holdings Ltd require competent machine operators We are looking for a competent Machine operators to join our team. Can you drive an Excavator, Forwarder, Mulcher, Shredder or Tractor, then this might be the job for you. We
UK approves timber for external walls up to a height of 18 metres
After a lengthy consultation on the ban on combustible materials, the UK’S Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has ruled that structural timber is approved for use within the external walls of buildings between 11 and 18
Steep ground felling safer forty years on
Forestry and Land Scotland’s Steep Ground Felling Programme along the A82 is the most technically challenging timber harvesting in Britain. Carried out on dangerously steep slopes immediately beside a major trunk road and key utilities, the operation makes
Forestry Intern Job Opportunity
Forestry Intern – Czernin-Kinsky Scottish Company Ltd – Cornharrow Estate, Dalry, DG7 3UG This is a 6-month placement that provides an excellent opportunity to learn modern forestry practices and gain valuable skills in the industry. This Forestry internship
Komatsu Forest AB acquires Bracke Forest AB
Cranab AB, which has been the owner of Bracke Forest AB since 2013, has reached an agreement with Komatsu Ltd that they will acquire Bracke Forest AB through its subsidiary in Sweden, Komatsu Forest AB from 2022-07-01, provided
Scania 560 R XT On Test
Scania 560 More fuel-efficient, more comfortable and simply much more driveable than before. The new Super powertrain has made life easier for haulier Fermgruppen AB and driver Frida Lautin in the daily transport of timber in the forests
Kesla 875H: an all-new harvester crane
Kesla introduces an all-new harvester crane and publishes cooperation with Malwa Forest AB Kesla, the leading independent manufacturer of harvester heads and forest machine cranes launches a completely new harvester crane KESLA 875H. The first serial-manufactured harvester equipped
Tigercat 570 Fixed Harvesting Head Released
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 Grapple Line Expands
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
Planning for the long term—for tomorrow’s bioeconomy
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
Autonomous Electric Transport
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
New fund opens to accelerate tree planting
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
Nisula N6: Next Generation Thinning Harvester
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
Seed drone test-bed at Rest and Be Thankful
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
New Waratah HTH618C Series-III
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
£7 million boost for timber transport projects
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 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’s new products for responsible forestry
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 Trial New Fibre Bottle
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 Wagon and Drag
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
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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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