Forest Machine Magazine is owned, written and edited by a forest professional with over 40 years hands on experience. Find all the latest forestry news and topics affecting the industry along with great feature stories and professional reviews here.
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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That sinking feeling an operator experiences
The life of a forest machine operator can certainly bog you down in more ways than one. Here is a recollection of some of my own mishaps from my time as an operator. It doesn’t matter how good
Two Mobile Plant Engineers required
Due to our continued fleet expansion we are looking for two mobile Heavy Plant Engineers to start immediately. Ideally we are looking for one engineer to be based in the East of the country to cover Edinburgh, borders
Timber Crane Operator
Jw Thompson International We are looking for an experienced Timber crane operator to join the team, must be team player and good communication skills. Must be able to load and run with skelly when required, nights out involved.
FORST Live 16-18 April 2021 Cancelled
FORST16-18 live with great regret.The ongoing lockdown and the unpredictable development of the mutations significantly increases market uncertainty among exhibitors and visitors. “Based on the current situation, we have reassessed the feasibility of the event and unfortunately come
Ponsse PLC Require a Sourcing Manager
As Sourcing Manager, you lead and develop the acquisition of new product projects for PONSSE forest machines. Your task is to ensure cost-effectiveness in component procurement, identify suppliers and components, and involve suppliers in our new product projects.
05/02/2021
Buy used forestry equipment for sale at Forest Machine Magazine. This week features a John Deere 1470e, Entracon Loglander LL84B, John Deere 1910E, Valmet 840.4, Komatsu 855.1, Posch Spaltaxt 8 (turbo) log splitter, Gates GS couplings, Band Track
Autonomous Logging Trucks for Northern Ontario
Autonomous passenger vehicles have become ubiquitous in news feeds around the world and even the realm of commercial trucking is working toward a future where trucks will one day be driverless. In Northern Ontario, there is a shortage
Storms topple giant Sequoias at Yosemite
In a stunning display of nature’s force, officials at Yosemite National Park said a powerful windstorm that ripped through the park caused 15 giant sequoia trees to fall in Mariposa Grove. Originally, officials thought that just two of
CM Labs enters into partnership agreement with Tigercat Industries
Montreal, QC, February 1, 2021 — CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex® training simulators, has entered into a partnership agreement with leading forestry equipment manufacturer Tigercat Industries, headquartered in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Under this agreement, CM Labs will develop
Job Opportunity for Forwarder Operators
Due to expansion we require another two experienced forwarder operators with FMOC and First Aid + F. One to cover holidays and the other to operate a machine based in the North of Scotland (Aberdeenshire, Perthshire areas).Full time
BaSt-Ing, Innovation for the Forest
BaSt-Ing GmbH is an innovative forestry company from Bavaria, Germany represented in the UK by Clark Engineering of Parkgate, Dumfries Starting with a simple product, the company eventually grew and the two founders have now ventured into large-scale
STIHL CHAINSAW WINS TOP AWARD
STIHL CHAINSAW WINS TOP AWARD FOR MAGNESIUM PISTON TECHNOLOGY   The STIHL MS 400 C-M, the world’s first chainsaw with magnesium piston technology, has been recognised by the International Magnesium Association (IMA) with the prestigious Award of Excellence
Logset 12H GTE Hybrid on trial
RJ Fukes Forestry Services are the UK and Irish distributors for the full range of Logset equipment and have recently been offering the 12H GTE Hybrid harvester with a TH 75 harvesting head on demo to forestry contractors.
Supply issues impacting on construction
A shortage of construction products including roofing materials and timber is starting to impact on the building industry, according to a leading industry trade body. The BMF – whose members represent a £38 billion slice of the construction
Marketing Allrounder Required for Westtech
Marketing Allrounder Your area of responsibility: Support of Westtech’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram)Close cooperation with the sales team and the managementSelf-responsible handling of projects in print marketing (e..B. creation and support of product catalogues and advertisements)Execution and
29/01/2021
Buy Used Equipment for sale on Forest Machine Magazine. This weeks listings include a Logset 8H Harvester, Posch S-360 firewood processor, Komatsu 840.3, John Deere 1270E IT4, Valtra 6550, Valmet 840.4 and more.. Logset 8H Harvester, 8WD, United KingdomYear
NEW ARTICULATOR BIJOL BWS240 4X4
The new BIJOL BWS 240 4×4 represents significant progress and complements our existing range of articulators. With numerous improvements it upgrades past models based on ergonomics, safety, comfort and work capacities. Most of the improvements will be transferred
DLG Waldtage and INTERFORST
The DLG (German Agricultural Society) and Messe München INTERFORST to work together on forestry events. DLG and Messe München GmbH (MMG) have entered a cooperation in the forestry sector, in order to jointly take advantage of synergies for
Job Opportunity, Harvester Operator required
A Harvester Operator is required to join the team at JM Harvesting Ltd, must have FMOC and first aid + F. This role requires experience working on estate type work, Big trees, not the usual high production sites,
IKEA launches new 2030 forest agenda
IKEA launches new 2030 forest agenda to push for improved forest management and biodiversity globally. Today, a new forest agenda for 2030 is announced as a way to ramp up the work to further enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate
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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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