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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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Californian Wildfires Spur Fresh Action on Forest Management
The Southern Californian wildfires have injected new momentum into a bipartisan bill released Thursday aimed at strengthening resiliency through active forest management. The tragic Californian wildfires in Los Angeles have reignited national discussions about forest management, wildland firefighting,
MAN, the world’s first freely available data for autonomous trucks
MAN is the first truck manufacturer to publish sensor and driving data from the development of autonomous driving.The “MAN TruckScenes” data set comprises 747 driving scenes and is freely available to developers, universities and scientific institutions. The exchange
LANDMARK START TO 2025 AS JCB HYDROGEN ENGINE APPROVED FOR USE
JCB Hydrogen engine has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first JCB hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines, the company announced today JCB
Cone picking to cultivate our future forests
Forests of the future begins with cone picking Cone picking was one of my first jobs with the Forestry Commission (FC), I was climbing Noble Fir trees to collect seeds back in the 1970’s . No one would
Clifford Jones Timber sold out of administration
Clifford Jones Timber Ltd’s business operations have been sold out of administration in a pre-packaged sale, saving 48 jobs at the Ruthin-based sawmiller. Fencing mills are having a turbulent time of late, Glasfryn Forest and Fencing in North
New Intelligent Harvester Head Control (IHC) from John Deere
The new Intelligent Harvester Head Control (IHC) facilitates harvesting and improves delimbing quality. The force control of the delimbing knives maintains proper compression of the harvester head and excellent measuring accuracy in all conditions. The correct setting of
Homegrown seed for a new generation of British Douglas Fir trees
A new generation of Douglas fir trees suitable for the UK climate is in sight thanks to a groundbreaking new project by Forest Research and the Conifer Breeding Cooperative. Douglas fir is native to North America and has
Reducing European logging affects logging in other Countries
The EU’s climate and biodiversity policies have a very large impact on European logging, according to the preliminary results of a research project by Maarit Kallio, professor of forest economics and forest policy. European Logging According to preliminary
The Great Wall Of Africa
The great wall of Africa will stretch across 22 countries, cost £26 billion and will be over 4,000 miles long Image; Getty The Great wall of Africa project aims to halt the expansion of the Sahara Desert by
Diary Dates for 2025
Forestry Exhibition and Event Diary Dates for 2025 Diary Dates for 2025. 2025 is a quieter than usual year for events but nonetheless there are still some shows well worth visiting. Here is a selection of some of
Wildfires – The Most Destructive Ever in Southern California
The most destructive wildfires in Southern California history have obliterated neighborhoods and forced desperate evacuations. The sight of beloved landmarks in Southern California which are set against thick columns of smoke and eerie orange skies from the wildfires
Tariffs under Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico if the countries don’t curb the flow of illicit drugs and illegal migrants into the United States. US President-elect Donald
Forest and Wood Sector is seen as an attractive career in Ireland
A new Coillte-commissioned survey revealed that 60% of respondents believed a career in the forestry and wood sector was an attractive option. More young people are looking towards the forestry and wood sector as a career, according to
Global Sawlog Market-Demand Is Down But Prices Are Rising
Global Sawlog Market Trends: A Surprising Shift Amidst Weak Lumber Demand The global sawlog market has faced significant challenges over the past two years. From declining house construction to slowing remodeling activities and reduced consumer goods consumption, demand
DC Equipment Wants Your Feedback
DC Equipment Seeks Feedback to Shape Future Forestry Machines Building on the success of its initial outreach program, which inspired updates to the Madill 3000B Log Loader, DC Equipment is expanding its research and development efforts. The company
Log Truck For Sale
Scania Log Truck with Kesla Crane For Sale 2005 V8 Scania R500 Log Truck complete with Kesla 2110 crane, Alucar body, tyre boss, VBG hitch,, good tyres etc, no mot. Based near Forfar, Scotland Good yard truck £12000
Forests with Impact Officially Launches First Commercial Tree Nursery in a UK Prison
Forests with Impact Officially Launches First Commercial Tree Nursery in a UK Prison, Transforming Lives and Tackling Climate Change Forests with Impact, an award-winning, industry-led social enterprise, has officially launched at HMP Haverigg in Cumbria, setting a new
Forestry Machine Operator Training
Forestry is one of the only industries in the UK that has few facilities for operator training.. Forestry is one of the only industries in the UK that has few facilities for operator training. The UK harvested ten
Valmet 6550 Tractor For Sale
Nice Clean Valmet 6550 Tractor For Sale Near Reading Valtra 6550, Very good tyres, full forestry guarding and it all works as it should. Front weights, radio, air con, swivel seat etc 2005 reg 9500hours £24000.00+vat ono Contact
MAN TGE 3.140 Taking Safety and Style to the next level
The new EU vehicle safety regulation that entered into force in July introduced a whole raft of new pedestrian safety enhancing equipment for all vehicle categories. On the wing of assistance and system upgrade, MAN is also lightly
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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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