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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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Finnish and Swedish forest machine sales increased in 2023
Ponsse confirmed its number one position in Finnish forest machine sales Finland Last year, the number of first registrations of forest machines increased from the previous year. Forest machine sales accelerated last year, and so did machine registrations.
Volvo biodiesel truck range expands
A full range of new Volvo truck models can now be powered by 100% biodiesel, offering another renewable fuel choice for customers looking to reduce CO2 emissions from transport here and now. Volvo Trucks is expanding its model
One-handed Danfoss IK1-G pistol grip remote-control
Danfoss IK1-G pistol grip remote control provides ergonomically optimized one-handed operation Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the launch of its IK1-G pistol grip remote control. Designed for safe, reliable, one-handed remote operation of machine functions, the robust yet
TimberPro President Lee Crawford retires
TimberPro Timber Industry leader leaves a decades-long legacy of innovation and generosity After seven years as president of TimberPro, Lee Crawford has announced his retirement. This draws to a close Crawford’s nearly 40 years in the forestry machinery
Prestigious award for dedicated Moray forester
David Hay, who has lived with his family in Fochabers for nearly 40 years, has recently been awarded a prestigious Fellowship from the Institute of Chartered Foresters. This prestigious award is given to those in forestry as an
Precision Forestry use AI to enhance forest management
In recent years, Precision Forestry has emerged as a transformative approach, leveraging advanced technologies to collect and utilize data, to optimize forest management practices for sustainability, efficiency, and productivity. This data-driven approach enables forest owners, including us as
Ponsse seek to achieve carbon neutrality
Liquefied gas to be replaced with biogas at Ponsse’s factory. Ponsse seeks to achieve carbon neutrality at its factory in Vieremä by 2025. Considering this goal, the most significant part of emissions comes from the use of liquefied
Komatsu Forest offer traction assist winch options
When harvesting and forwarding in steep terrain, a traction aid winch is a useful complement to ensure a productive working day with low impact on the forest. The Komatsu Traction Aid Winch is a high-quality system based on
£2 million timber transport funding boost for Scotland
Nine new projects which will improve timber transport in Scotland are to be funded by Scottish Forestry. £800,000 has been allocated to the timber transport projects which include upgrades to existing fragile rural roads, creating passing places or
Full steam ahead for bioship
New bioship technology would use gas from biomass to propel shipMoU between Japanese and British companies contains plans to develop bioship by the end of the decadeTechnology could decarbonise shipping of biomass pellets to Japan, potentially reducing carbon
Research looks at increasing logging residue extraction
Research initiative paves the way for increased logging residue extraction. The extraction of residue in the forest may increase. But uncertainty about how large volumes can actually be extracted and the impact on land and production hinder development.
UK Timber Imports fractionally ahead
Imports of the main timber and panel products for the first two months of 2024 are fractionally ahead of the same period in 2023, up by 0.2% (3,000m3) following improvements in February after a disappointing January start. Overall,
Canfor Announces Permanent Closure of Polar Sawmill
Canfor Announces Permanent Closure of Polar Sawmill andSuspension of Planned Reinvestment in Houston, B.C Canfor, Vancouver, BC — After thorough analysis of the persistent shortage of economically available timber and challenging operating conditions in northern British Columbia, Canfor
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products-Job Opportunity
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products is looking for an experienced LGV Driver for a Mobile Chipper Vehicle to work across our various sites. A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products is looking for an experienced LGV Driver for a Mobile Chipper Vehicle
Cat® New 973
Cat® New 973 Rounds Out Updated Track Loader Lineup A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions. The
STIHL GB unveils Contra House
STIHL GB proudly announces the grand opening of its new, purpose-built head office andstate-of-the-art distribution centre named Contra House, ushering in a new chapter ofinnovation and service excellence for the business. Dr. Nikolas Stihl, Chairman of the Supervisory
New EU safety regulations for trucks and buses
How will the new EU General Safety Regulation affect your vehicles and business? Here is our guide to all you need to know about the requirements of the new EU GSR legislation, and why Scania already has a
The technology supporting the FLS harvesting fleet
Harvesting timber is a key part of what FLS do, so we thought we’d share some of the clever technology used by our teams. One of the ways we fell timber is with harvesting machines that use sensors
Grease sustainably without lithium
Zeller+Gmelin present a multi-purpose grease based on a novel calcium hybrid Lubricant manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin is consistentlyexpanding its product range to include sustainable and resource-saving alternatives. This particularly applies to lubricating grease that contain the highly sought-after, non-renewable raw
Ponsse staff cuts, less than estimated
Ponsse personnel reductions are smaller than estimated Changes in Ponsse’s operating model and related cooperation negotiations resulted in the termination of 21 employment contracts in Finland and about 40 outside Finland. Previously, the changes were estimated to cause
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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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