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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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Trailblazing Forester Apprenticeship Reopens
The Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds A new call for foresters of the future has gone out for the next cohort of the innovative Professional
Volvo Trucks Hit New Heights
For the first time ever, Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe for heavy trucks. In 2024, the company had an overall market share in Europe of 17.9% and 56,331 Volvo trucks were registered in the region.
CASE 580EV Electric Backhoe Loader Earns GOOD DESIGN® Award
Industry’s first production-ready, purpose-built CASE 580EV electric backhoe recognized for outstanding industrial design in the Transportation category. Case Construction Equipment’s innovative CASE 580EV the industry’s first electric backhoe loader in full production, has been awarded a prestigious GOOD DESIGN®
New Cat® FM528 GF/LL Forest Machine
Cat® FM528 GF/LL Forest Machine is crafted to meet the diverse demands of forestry professionals, providing them with unparalleled versatility, enhanced operator comfort, and cost-effective performance Whether it’s land clearing, fire clean-up, chipping, grinder loading, mulching, or processing, the
Thousands of US Forest Service Workers get the Chop
A mass firing of probationary federal government employees has been ordered by the Trump administration, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of workers including 3,400 with the US Forest Service — nearly 10% of its workforce A mass firing
Drax Power Station subsidies slashed by UK Government
A new funding arrangement between the UK government and the Drax wood biomass power station means that its subsidies will be cut by more than half. The company currently receives nearly £1bn a year in subsidies and it
New TimberPro TN230D log loader from Komatsu
Komatsu is pleased to announce the release of their new TimberPro TN230D log loader Komatsu is pleased to introduce its newest log loader, the TimberPro TN230D. The new machine was built from the ground up based on customer
WESTTECH WOODCRACKER Named as innovation of the year
The trade magazine Baublatt Austria has named the Woodcracker CS590 flexHead³ “Innovation of the Year”. The Woodcracker CS590 grab saw combined with the flexHead³ is a revolutionary attachment for truck cranes. This project was successfully realized in collaboration
Tiny tunnels bored by forest beetles could help fan wildfire flames
Long-overlooked insect architecture could cause forest fires to release more carbon Researchers have long known that some voracious wood-eating beetles can make forest fires worse by killing trees. Now, a new study finds beetles might also fan the
Precision on the water
Perfect technology for demanding applications and working on banks, canals and areas that are difficult to access. Tree felling from the water? No problem with the Woodcracker® C550! The BUNTE company, known as a specialist in hydraulic engineering,
Call for forestry and timber businesses to take part in sector wide surveys
Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme to collect data about the UK timber industry. The surveys are run by Forest Research, with the support of the Expert
Olofsfors: delivering the innovations of tomorrow to customers worldwide
These days there are few manufacturing companies that can boast a history going back almost four centuries. Olofsfors AB is a member of this unique club and a world leader in manufacturing band tracks. FIND US ON Olofsfors
Ponsse Celebrate 21,000th forest machine
Ponsse Celebrate 55th anniversary year: The 21,000th forest machine , a Ponsse Buffalo, was manufactured in Vieremä factory Ponsse celebrate-In 2025, it will be 55 years since forest machine entrepreneur Einari Vidgren founded a forest machine factory in Vieremä,
Wood-Mizer partners with Postsaver
A partnership between UK-based business Postsaver and global sawmilling and wood processing manufacturer Wood-Mizer could revolutionise the wood and fencing industry, the companies say The Wood-Mizer collaboration combines Postsaver’s innovative, guaranteed rot prevention products with Wood-Mizer’s advanced engineering
The World’s Largest Wooden City is being built in Sweden
The World’s Largest Wooden City with 2,000 homes and 7,000 offices is being built in Stockholm, Sweden World’s largest wooden city to have 2,000 homes, 7,000 offices. The project will become an international showcase for sustainable urban development,
Pfanzelt Moritz-Reforestation in the Sauerland Region
Pfanzelt Moritz-two mini felling tractors with container planters in operation Pfanzelt Moritz is once again setting standards in mechanical reforestation. In Meschede in the Sauerland region, 5,500 container plants are planted in a few days in a semi-automated
New Seppi M rc Microsoil Stone Crusher
The Seppi M Microsiol rc is a compact, robust stone crusher designed for radio-controlled crawler vehicles or mini loaders from 30-80 HP. The MICROSOIL rc is a compact yet robust stone crusher designed for radio-controlled crawler vehicles or mini loaders with 30-80
Kratos Unmanned Timber Truck Platooning Trials
Kratos Unmanned Timber Truck Platooning Demonstrates Leader Follower Platooning Technology in Quebec’s Forestry Sector in a Timber Hauling Operation Kratos Unmanned Driverless Vehicle Initiative Focused on Mitigating Driver Shortages, Improving Safety Protocols, Boosting Rural Economic Vitality, and Contributing
Swedish roundwood prices soar by 30% in 2024
In 2024 the Swedish roundwood prices on delivery timber increased for sawlogs by 30 percent and the price of pulpwood increased by 18 percent compared to 2023. Roundwood prices rose across all regions. This is based on the
German sawmiller Rettenmeier acquires parts of Ziegler Group
German sawmiller Rettenmeier has acquired several parts of the Ziegler Group as part of the latter’s insolvency proceedings, catapulting its European sawmilling profile higher erman sawmiller Rettenmeier has acquired several parts of the Ziegler Group as part of
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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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