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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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BC Government to help forest sector
The B.C. government is deferring one of the fees it charges to help people, communities and forest companies navigate through the COVID-19 crisis. Stumpage, the fee operators pay the Province to harvest, buy or sell trees from Crown
Over 69,000 loans approved
More than 69,000 Bounce Back Loans worth over £2 billion have been approved during the first 24 hours of the scheme, the Chancellor has announced. The seven largest lenders (Barclays, Danske, HSBC, Lloyds, RBS, Santander and Virgin Money)
New windows for harvesters and forwarders
New windows for harvesters and forwarders comply with ISO 21876 saw chain shot testing standard The new ISO 21876 standard will take effect at the end of 2020, or early 2021 at the latest. The new windows are
Holmen offers map of spruce bark beetle damage to wood suppliers
The spruce bark beetle has rampaged through the forests of southern Sweden, affecting many forest owners. In response, Holmen has developed an analytical tool, based on satellite images and artificial intelligence, showing actual damage on a map. Now,
New Zealands plan to grow forestry workforce
The Government is joining forces with the forestry and wood-processing sector to help attract a diverse workforce of more than 5000 additional people in a post-COVID-19 world, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says. The inaugural meeting of the Forestry
Egger Coronavirus Update
Statement from Andrew Sanderson, Plant Manager, EGGER UK. “Preparations are underway to safely restart production, in a limited capacity, at our Hexham plant on Monday 11th May.Like most companies, Egger are continue to monitor, review and adapt to
Saving on transportation costs
Lightweight wood saves on transportation costs and hassle at the construction site. The world’s urban infrastructure will go through major transformation during the next decades. Lighter building materials, such as wood elements, are less costly and more energy
Hotshot Crew Planning for Wildfire Response
Alpine Hotshot Crew provide initial attack on 2012 Myrtle Fire on the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota As part of the National Park Service’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), wildland fire staff across the country are getting
Panther axle technology from DOLL
A 3-axle low bed with panther axle technology and 1-axle dolly starts working at Metz Bagger & Transporte. With this heavy-duty combination, the first DOLL entered the fleet of the family business from the Upper Palatinate. It was particularly
Understanding deer damage is crucial
Red Deer. Credit: Dr Rebecca Spake Scientists at the University of Southampton and Forest Research say understanding the risk of damage by deer to new and existing forests in Britain is crucial when considering their expansion. The researchers
Forestry industry must improve safety record
New FAO report points to steps to reduce forestry accidents, including safety inspections, and providing education and first-aid training. Rome – The forestry industry must take steps to improve its safety record and promote decent rural employment in support
Building sites reopening
It will be a long road to a full recovery but here is some good news to show we are starting to head in the right direction. Several major building and construction sites are reopening in England and
Colouring page to download free
Free printable colouring page for your young loggers that you can print out and colour. We provide our pictures as high quality PDF files so that you can always get a good print to colour in. Download the
Justin Kingwell, Biomass and Covid 19
We catch up with Justin Kingwell, owner of Kingwell Holdings to see how both him and his biomass business was coping with the effects of Covid 19. Justin works throughout the UK carrying out site clearances, tree clearance,
Connecting with forests at home
Seven simple ways to connect with forests at home The government has asked us all to stay safe by staying at home, but if you’re missing forests and nature as much as we are, look no further: Forestry
Forestry England makes land purchase
Forestry England’s North District has bought a significant area of land in Northumberland for a new woodland. Last autumn the Government unveiled proposals to create the Great Northumberland Forest. The first stage of this ambition to increase woodland
Keeping essential timber supplies flowing
New business support from Forestry and Land Scotland to keep essential timber supplies flowing. Rural Economy Secretary, Fergus Ewing, has commended Forestry and Land Scotland’s move to help suppliers weather the COVID-19 lockdown and ensure that essential timber
Small businesses boosted by bounce back loans
businesses will be able to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within daysloans will be interest free for the first 12 months, and businesses can apply online through a short and simple form Small businesses
New H212 harvester head for thinnings
The new H212 harvester head has been designed specifically for thinnings. The harvester head’s dimensions give it agility in navigating even dense thinning stands. Delimbing has been optimized for smaller trees, enabling a very high-quality delimbing result. The
SENNEBOGEN 355 E Telehandler
With the 355 E telehandler, SENNEBOGEN offers an interesting alternative to the classic wheel loader. The machine is also an interesting addition for timber and forestry operations thanks to its high load capacities and robust telescopic arm, especially
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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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