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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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Softwood Market Uncertain With A Slow Start In 2025
As March began the softwood market continues to face uncertainty with demand only showing signs of a marginal increase over the previous 2 months, still lagging behind most peoples’ expectations. As March began, traders continued to face an
A restructure is underway at Kesla Plc
Kesla Plc restructures its operating model and management team Forestry technology company Kesla Plc is renewing its operating model and management team as part of the systematic implementation of its growth strategy. The changes will take effect on
Decarbonising Timber Haulage
Is Decarbonising Timber Haulage by using Electric Timber Lorries the answer? Decarbonising Timber Haulage-Dr William Clark, Forestry Transport and Innovation Advisor with Scottish Forestry writes about the first annual report produced by the Net Zero Timhaul project. This partnership
STIHL MS 400.1 Chainsaw-Setting New Standards
STIHL INTRODUCE THE NEW STANDARD OF FORESTRY PETROL CHAINSAW WITH THE ALL NEW STIHL MS 400.1 Setting new standards in the 60cc class, the new STIHL MS 400.1 forestry chainsaw offers professionals the best power-to-weight ratio of any
NEW CASE 421G WHEEL LOADER TAKES ON 100HP SEGMENT
CASE Construction Equipment is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders, with the launch of the CASE 421G. With an operating weight of 8,970kg, the machine has been designed to work with a 1.5m3 standard
Seeding Drone to plant 75,000 Native Trees
75,000 Trees to be planted by seeding drone as the Woodland Trust aims to triple rainforest cover in Cornwall and Devon An ambitious seeding drone trial in the south west – one of the largest ever using native
PM Trac -A Forestry Workhorse
Pm Trac – German engineering designed specifically for forestry use With the presentation of the Pm Trac at the ZLF 2004 fair in Munich, Pfanzelt set new standards in the field of system tractors and in 2023, the
Protected Rainforest Trees Felled to build COP 30 Road
Tens of thousands of acres of Amazon rainforest trees felled to build an 8 mile four lane highway for COP 30 climate summit. An eight-mile stretch of protected Amazon rainforest has been felled to make space for a
Scania Performs Strongly in 2024
Scania performs strongly, increasing both sales and earnings to record levels. The Annual and Sustainability report published today details Scania’s financial, social, and environmental performance in 2024. Photo- Wayne Richards loading a Kieron Owen Transport’s Scania Scania Performs
Lots of trees for Tyne Tees
Tyne Tees in the North East is to be home to the biggest forest in decades as 600,000 new trees are hand planted. Photo-True North The largest English forest in more than 40 years is set to be
Komatsu 7.5 Tonne Midi Wheeled Excavator Premiers at Bauma
Komatsu, a leading global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, is proud to present a whole bouquet of innovation packed on an all-new prototype Komatsu 7.5 tonne wheeled excavator which joins the PW98MR and PW138MR wheeled excavator family.
John Deere Tracked 900 Series now with Enhanced Technology
John Deere 900 Series Tracked Feller Bunchers, Harvesters and Shovel Loggers receives the latest Enhanced Dedicated Travel System The John Deere Tracked 900 Series introduces new operator assistance features and enhancements on its 900 M-Series Tracked Feller Bunchers, 900 MH-Series Tracked Harvesters and
Swedish Forest Machine Operator Program attracts more women than men
Nine out of thirteen. That’s the ratio in the forest machine operator program at Liljaskolan in Sweden, where we meet Alva-Li, Ida, and their teacher Hanna out in the forest. The fact that the majority of the class
Black Bruin – New Rotator distributer for Germany
Huck Technik is a new distributor of Black Bruin rotators in Germany Main Photo- Johnny Karlsson and Roman Huck kicking off a strong partnership for the German market. Black Bruin has partnered with Huck Technik, a German company
CBI 5900T: A New Generation of Power and Performance
CBI® proudly introduces the all-new CBI 5900T, a next-generation horizontal grinder designed to set new standards in efficiency, power, and durability CBI® proudly introduces the all-new CBI 5900T, a next-generation horizontal grinder designed to set new standards in efficiency, power, and durability.
Volvo EC230 Electric boasts full day operation
The advanced technology behind the new generation makeover of the 23-ton Volvo EC230 Electric excavator from Volvo CE gives customers double the typical operating hours of its predecessor. Now capable of a full day of operation on a
Ponsse’s Operating Profits set to rise in 2025
Ponsse’s Operating Profits are set to be higher in 2025 than they were in 2024 Ponsse CEO, Juho Nummela provides feedback on Ponsse’s Operating Profits for 2024. Modest financial development characterised 2024. Financial uncertainties also extended to Ponsse,
BC Government Fights US Tariffs
BC Government Premier David Eby has unveiled new measures aimed at protecting British Columbians, workers, and businesses from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods and energy “The White House started a trade war we didn’t want,
THE NEW TAMTRON USER INTERFACE FOR ONE TIMBER SCALE IS LAUNCHED
We are proud to introduce a brand-new user interface (UI) for Tamtron One Timber scale, designed for forwarders. This groundbreaking innovation provides forestry professionals an efficient tool that makes their daily operations smoother than ever, paying special attention
Trump’s Trade War with Canada will expand US Timber Harvesting
Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada will see an increase in timber production in the US Amid Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada, the president has signed two executive orders that call for the expansion of timber production
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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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