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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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Finland leads the way in forest AI and Joensuu is its lodestar
Finland leads the way in forest AI and is the only country in the world whose forests have been mapped down to every single tree, stump and stem. When there is enough data, artificial intelligence can help prevent
FAE’s New UMM/S/EX Mulcher
FAE’s New UMM/S/EX Mulcher is designed for Excavators up to 40 tons. FAE’s new UMM/S/EX Mulcher is the new top-of-the-line forestry mulcher designed for excavators up to 40 tons; particularly feller bunchers. FIND US ON The new UMM/S/EX
Greece fights wildfires while heatwave continues in southern Europe.
As Greece Fights Wildfires, Firefighters are working tirelessly to combat multiple Blazes. The brutal heatwave is causing chaos throughout southern Europe. Photo REUTERS Greece Fights Wildfires-Recent reports indicate that at least three individuals have lost their lives in
TREE Project Roll Out Another Truck
Sveaskog and VSV Unite recently commissioned the third timber truck in the TREE project, which so far is the project’s eighth vehicle in total. This autumn, four more vehicles will be launched. Sveaskog and VSV Unite recently commissioned
Farizon SV Electric Van
Geely’s commercial vehicle manufacturer Farizon will launch the Farizon SV van, which has been designed to be electric from the ground up for the European, Gulf and Asia-Pacific markets, in 2025. The Farizon SV is built on the
US Duties on Canadian Softwood rises to 35.19%
US duties on Canadian softwood lumber rose to a total of 35.19 per cent, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders and industry representatives in Canada. US Duties on Canadian Softwood-The U.S. Department of Commerce
Scotland to triple tree production with new nursery
The First Minister has today opened a new £26 million facility to help Scotland to triple tree production for its forests and woodlands. Scotland to triple tree production-The Newton Tree Nursery, near Elgin, will support Forestry and Land
Nitrogen fertilisation strengthens carbon sequestration in forests
A recent six-decade study by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) shows that nitrogen fertilisation carried out every ten years can significantly increase pine growth in nutrient-poor mineral soils. In the future, the method could be one way
$1.2B to support Canadian softwood lumber industry
Canada’s new government pledges $1.2B to support Canadian softwood lumber industry $1.2B to support Canadian softwood lumber industry- The global trade landscape has fundamentally changed. To meet this moment, Canada’s new government is developing a comprehensive industrial strategy.
New Tigercat 1055D Forwarder
New Tigercat 1055D Forwarder Lands in Europe New Tigercat 1055D Forwarder has design improvements focusing on the operator and machine configurability for a variety of CTL applications. Tigercat Industries launched the new TCi 1055D forwarder at 2025 FOREXPO
Winch Assisted Logging
Winch Assisted Logging-Tigercat is on both ends of the rope at Mecharv’s steep slope operation in Araucanía, Chile. Winch Assisted Logging-Mecharv S.A., based in Los Angeles, Chile, is a large harvesting contractor employing over 260 people. The operations
The Shrinking 2″x 4″, Solving the Mystery.
The Shrinking 2″×4″ Timber Sizes – The History Behind The Mystery of the decrease. The Shrinking 2″x 4″-Sue wanted to build her first DIY project – the ultimate chicken coop. When she started to build the frame, she
New John Deere1470H 8W tested in the Scottish Highlands
John Deere 1470H 8W tested in extreme conditions in the Scottish Highlands The John Deere 1470H 8W is a super machine for extreme conditions, says Scottish seasoned veteran Scotland’s steep terrain and large trees test logging technologies and
BioStrong Wood, Stronger Than Stainless Steel
BioStrong Wood: a revolutionary innovation that mirrors nature’s fossilisation process, bringing you high-performance timber that’s not only environmentally friendly with low carbon impact but also potentially more affordable. BioStrong Wood; When trees become submerged in peat bogs or
The first-ever bulletproof “Superwood” is now available.
Designed for strength, sustainability, and style—InventWood’s Superwood may transform construction, cladding, and even battlefield design. ”A new type of engineered wood, Superwood, developed by the US-based company InventWood, has the potential to revolutionize building construction by making structures
New Logset 4F GT 3.3 Forwarder
New 3.3 version of the Logset 4F GT forwarder released The Logset 4F GT is the smallest forwarder in the Logset machine range. The forwarder has a loading capacity of 10 tons, and it is especially designed for
Case Construction Introduces E-Series Midi Excavator Range
CASE Construction Equipment Introduces Evolution E-Series Midi Excavator Range, From 8-10 Tonnes, With A Model For Every Application CASE Construction Equipment continues to expand its compact crawler excavator range, to suit the needs of every customer, whatever the
UK Forestry Sector Urgently Needs Investment
UK Forestry sector urgently needs investment to address both current and long-term demands. After speaking with industry professionals, the consensus is that forestry is in the midst of a worrying downturn and the UK Forestry sector urgently needs
Excavator Harvester Conversions-A Cost Effective Solution
Why are some contractors choosing Excavator Harvester Conversions over purpose-built machines? The spiralling costs associated with purpose-built harvesters have rendered them unaffordable for some contractors, particularly those working on estates or managing lower annual harvesting volumes. Consequently, these
Experienced Forest Machine Operators Required
SJF Timber Ltd require experienced forest machine operators to join their team SJF Timber Ltd have two positions for experienced forest machine operators in mid & north Wales and the English Borders. FIND US ON Experienced Harvester operator
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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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