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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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Hiab Unveils Advanced Technology
Hiab Unveils Advanced Technology for the Future of Autonomous Load Handling Figure: The L2 Driver Support feature automatically reverses the truck into position, aligning it with the front of the container for pickup. The driver initiates the process
WHY WE SHOULD BE WORRIED BY WETTER WINTERS
WHY WE SHOULD BE WORRIED BY WETTER WINTERSBy Carsten Brinkschulte, CEO, Dryad Networks The 10 most recent years are the warmest years on record, and our winters are getting wetter. Persistent wetness weakens trees, making them more vulnerable
Danfoss Power Solutions launches ACL 3.2 software
Danfoss Power Solutions launches ACL 3.2 software to enhance self-guidance capabilities in autonomous off-highway machinery Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the launch of its PLUS+1® Autonomous Control Library (ACL) 3.2 software for off-highway machinery. PLUS+1 ACL 3.2 consists
MULTEVO GIVE UNIMOGS A NEW LEASE OF LIFE
The Unimogs in question had been off the road for some time before Multevo came to the rescue Unimog Authorised Aftersales Partner, Multevo, recently refurbished two Unimogs to get them back into action. The customer, a specialist arboriculture
Komatsu – new generation of wheeled loaders
Komatsu has launched its latest generation of wheel loaders – the WA475-11 and WA485-11 The new Komatsu models feature a newly developed Komatsu diesel engine, described as boasting ‘extremely high torque in the low speed range’. The engine
Forestry England – Cutting Edge Biodiversity Monitoring
Forestry England – Bioacoustic listening devices and environmental DNA samples give Forestry England the best ever data on wildlife species. Forestry England – Weather stations for nature will provide continuous information on conservation activities in years ahead. Crucial
Torc Robotics Autonomous Truck Trial
Torc Robotics Performs Successful Fully Autonomous Product Validation Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, today announced it began successful advanced validation of the company’s autonomous trucks without a driver
Wooden Satellite heads to space
World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space Kyoto, JapanReuters — The world’s first wooden satellite built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
Branching out … a new fund to grow Wales’s forestry workforce
£280,000 is being invested in a new forestry-related skills and training fund by the Welsh Government, with the aim of growing Wales’s forestry workforce and providing strong roots for the industry to bloom. The Forestry and Timber Skills
Volvo Trucks launches next-generation safety systems
Volvo Trucks is introducing two updated safety systems focused on protecting vulnerable road users, marking the manufacturer’s next step towards its long-term vision of zero accidents involving its trucks. Volvo Trucks latest innovations include Volvo’s Active Side Collision
Finns love forests and invest in ownership
Finns are proud to have the most forested country in Europe with over 75% of its land covered in trees. More than one in 10 Finns own a forest and is a very popular investment among their assets.
STIHL AP Battery Vacuum Shredder
The first dedicated vacuum in STIHL’s AP System of battery-powered tools STIHL AP – Designed for professional landscapers and grounds maintenance teams, the SHA 140 vacuum shredder is the most powerful in the STIHL lineup, offering 15% improved
John Deere Debuts New TimberMatic™ Maps Auto Pickup Feature for Skidder Line-up
The new John Deere Auto Pickup feature simplifies collecting skidder production data while keeping jobsite progress up to date in live time. The industry-exclusive Auto Pickup feature within John Deere TimberMatic™ Maps makes it easier for skidder
Aviogel a revolutionary solution for wildfire management
Aviogel secures €300,000 investment from Scientifica Venture Capital to revolutionize firefighting and restore ecosystems Aviogel stands out for its revolutionary technology aimed at transforming wildfire management. At the heart of this innovation are biodegradable hydrogel spheres, engineered to
FibGel a Tree-mendous natural, renewable breakthrough
UPM Biomedicals launches FibGel the world’s first injectable nanocellulose hydrogel for medical devices UPM Biomedicals, the forerunner in producing high quality nanofibrillar cellulose for medical and life science applications, today announces the launch of FibGel™—a natural injectable hydrogel for
SCA – New electric timber truck in operation
SCA – new electric timber truck with a crane is finally rolling in the Östavall area. The truck, which is a collaborative project between SCA and Scania, is the first in the world to collect timber in the
Digital driver support for more efficient timber transport
Both drivers and transport managers today lack important functionality and information linked to timber transport. Can a customized digital driver support be the solution to the problems? Photo: Madeleine Silverbratt The logistics of the forest value chains are
Government to create three new national forests
The government will create three new ‘national forests’ to bring woodlands closer to people, the Minister for Nature said at a major forestry conference. Mary Creagh MP said the Labour government was committed to planting millions of trees
Mitsubishi Motors Launches Updated Outlander
Mitsubishi Motors Launches Updated Outlander PHEV – Flagship Model Returns to Europe in Spring 2025 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) has updated the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander crossover SUV and premiered it
ProSilva – a lean, green forwarding machine
ProSilva is a rare sight in the forests of the UK, but a well-established brand in the Baltics, Europe, and South America ProSiva are a Finnish company who have been manufacturing forestry equipment for five decades and produce
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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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