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Canfor to Close Isle Pierre Sawmill
Canfor Corporation has announced it will be closing its Isle Pierre sawmill, which is located near Prince George, British Columbia. The closure will take effect in the third quarter of 2020 following an orderly wind down of operations.
Modernizing Forest Management Rules
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management is proposing updates to antiquated regulations governing administration of timber sales and protest of forest management decisions, which haven’t been revised in more than 35 years. This proposal more effectively executes the
NSW to be rejuvenated by largest replanting in its history
Fire-affected forests will soon be rejuvenated with new life as the NSW Government embarks on the largest replanting program in the state’s history, beginning with an injection of $46 million into Forestry Corporation. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible
Approving Mass Timber Construction
City of Vancouver tall wood building decision supports climate action and BC jobs. The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) applauds today’s decision by City of Vancouver Council to approve by-law amendments allowing mass timber construction up to
Spaldings expands its forestry and arborist range
Spaldings expands its forestry and arborist range with Honda brushcutters and other power tools Honda brushcutters, including new cordless electric models, have been added to the extensive range of products available to foresters and arborists by Spaldings, the
Stora Enso’s Drone detect insects from the air
Stora Enso’s drone photographed thousands of trees – insect damage can be seen in the air Stora Enso Metsä’s drone survey utilized a miniature helicopter and a multispectral camera to detect printer damage. The image interpretation application was
Ponsse’s Board of Directors elected Jarmo Vidgrén as its Chairman
Ponsse Plc has appointed a new Chairman of the Board of Directors. At its organising meeting held today, Ponsse’s Board of Directors elected Jarmo Vidgrén as its Chairman. Juha Vidgrén, Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors since
Fuelwood Open Days
Following the cancellation of the APF show in September, FUELWOOD will be hosting a demonstration week at their newly refurbished site in Warwick, from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th September 2020. FUELWOOD SCOTLAND will also be hosting Demonstration
Woodcracker®-attachments and the mobile rehandling excavator Liebherr LH22
The various attachments from Woodcracker® on a mobile excavator LH22 Industry offer numerous possible applications and a maximum of flexibility whilst working. Tasks in any situation and condition are challenged in no time. The carrier vehicle, a Liebherr
APF 2020 Postponed
Due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Covid 19 the Directors of APF 2020 have taken the difficult decision to postpone the event this year. Our revised plan is to roll forward the show to 23/24/25th September 2021 at
Back to work with ECHO
As the virus lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted and the groundscare, landscaping and arboricultural businesses return to work it’s a good time to review the tools you’re using. Over the past few months, air pollution has been substantially
Government Intervention is Needed to Maintain B.C.’s Pulp Supply
A commentary by the President, CEO and Director of Mercer International, one of the world’s largest producers of NBSK market pulp. With sawmills closing, more effective government intervention is needed to maintain B.C.’s pulp supply for toilet paper.
Electronic logging devices
Electronic logging devices expected to become mandatory next year in Canada FPInnovations announced that a new federal mandate is expected to come into effect next year making electronic logging devices (ELDs) mandatory for federally-regulated motor carriers and their
Mikko Lehikonen Joins Logset’s Board Of Directors
At the general meeting held May 26th, 2020 Logset Oy’s Board of Directors appointed Mikko Lehikoinen as a new member of the board. Lehikoinen works as the Sales and Marketing Director for Valtra and his area of responsibility
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Aleksandra Bulczac
Aleksandra Bulczac hauling oversized timber in Germany In 1987, I spent several months in Germany driving a Foden 4×4 tractor unit with an articulated trailer and a front mounted Loglift loader, helping to clear up some of the
DAF starts field test with CF Hybrid
DAF Trucks has started field testing the CF Hybrid with the aim of gaining experience in daily use. The Dutch transport operator Peter Appel is now using two of these innovative trucks to supply supermarkets in the heart
Proposed Closure of Newton Rigg
Proposed Closure of Askham Bryan College’s Newton Rigg Campus – July 2021 Askham Bryan College’s Newton Rigg Campus in Cumbria is earmarked for closure in July 2021 after an independent review found the site is not financially viable.
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Forestry England starts fire clean-up
Forestry England starts clean-up operation following a fire which engulfed 190 hectares of heathland at Wareham Forest, Dorset. Since the fire started on Monday 18 May, firefighters from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service with support from
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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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