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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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New SEPPI M. E20 direct
SEPPI M. introduces the all new “E20 direct” for excavators weighing from 12 to 21 tons EPPI M. introduces the all new “E20 direct” for excavators weighing from 12 to 21 tons – the forestry mulcher head from SEPPI M., a
Komatsu’s flexible Multibox
During hot and dry periods, there is a serious risk of wildfires. Moreover, a single spark can be enough to start one, in which case every second counts. Having fire extinguishing equipment close at hand can make all
Key Flag symbol awarded to Ponsse Plc’s Online Store
The Association for Finnish Work has awarded the Key Flag symbol to the Ponsseshop.com Online Store in recognition its Finnish origin and promotion of employment in Finland. The Online Store is home for the high-quality and loved Ponsse
Stora Enso’s new automated coating line
French school becomes first project completed in Stora Enso’s new automated coating line Photo Credit ©forma6 The Bourdonnières School in Nantes, France becomes the first project completed using Stora Enso’s automated coating line for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The
Poplar Paracetamol
Cost effective Paracetamol pain relief made from Poplar biomass Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum.
A82 forest operations
The A82 project is removing non-native conifers along the Loch Ness to mitigate against future hill slips and protect this iconic road. FLS contractors are currently working on an area four miles from Drumnadrochit. Part of FLS’ long-term steep
AI Smart tools for optimizing harvesting
As part of Business Finland’s Veturi funding for forest machine manufacturer Ponsse, Sitowise is working with Ponsse to explore the potential of AI for smarter planning and optimization of logging. The aim of the project is to explore
Remote-controlled scarification machine underway
The Forestry Research Institute of Sweden (Skogforsk) has started the development of a remote-controlled soil preparation machine. This takes place at Troëdsson Forestry Teleoperation Lab in Jälla, just outside Uppsala. For several years, the Forestry Research Institute of
JCB unveils largest X Series crawler excavator
JCB has expanded its X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the largest model yet – the 370X for the 35-40 tonne sector. The machine is powered by a Cummins L9 diesel engine, certified as
Husqvarna Launches Game-Changer
Husqvarna Launches Another Game-Changing Innovation in Chainsaws. The all-new T542i XP® and 542i XP® are the world’s first battery chainsaws with a clutch, offering a kick-start of energy at the beginning of every cut and the familiar feel
Russian Conflict Timber Seized
€40 of Russian Timber heading for the US seized by German Customs Earthsight has learned that a vessel carrying some €40 million of Russian conflict timber was seized by German Customs. The ship, 23,000-tonne Atlantic Navigator II, was
Autonomous Forwarder Project
Autonomous Forwarder Project October 2021 revealed the world première of a self-driving forest machine which was able to work autonomously – it was able to collect and transport round wood without human intervention. The researchers behind the successful
James Jones & Sons wins Carbon Reduction Award
James Jones & Sons wins Carbon Reduction Award James Jones & Sons is delighted to have won the Carbon Reduction Award at the STTA awards dinner last week in recognition of its trial of an electric timber truck.
The Corrs and Van Morrison announce Forest Live shows
The Corrs and Van Morrison announce Forest Live shows at Westonbirt Arboretum Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced Irish folk-pop icons The Corrs and game-changing Northern Irish musicianVan Morrison as the final two headliners
Tigercat 573 – New Triangulated Harvesting Head
Tigercat adds fifth model to harvesting head line-up with the new three-wheel drive 573. In late September 2023, visitors to the PLC live demo event held in Washington state got a sneak peak of the new Tigercat 573
American Timber Industry Crisis
The Dismantling of the American Timber Industry, American Loggers Council Warns Of Consequence WASHINGTON DC — It seems like every time an American forest product mill or plant shuts down (monthly if not weekly) it’s viewed as a
COLLABORATION BETWEEN MACHINES AND HUMANS
The Ten Million Euro Mixed Fleet project enhances collaboration between machines and humans, accelerating the utilization of automation and boosting productivity. Companies can rapidly expand their automation offerings, being among the first in various product categories, as the
Cover Photo Winner – Bedwyr Jones: County 1004 Super Six
For the second time in succession, our winner is from North Wales. Bedwyr Jones graces this issues front cover with a cracking photo of his County Skidder. Many of us who worked in forestry in the 1970’s, 1980’s
NAMX EMBRACES HYDROGEN COMBUSTION
NAMX EMBRACES HYDROGEN COMBUSTION TO MAKE CLEAN PREMIUM MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE NAMX, the hydrogen automotive company, announces its choice to use Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) technology for its inaugural Hydrogen Utility Vehicle (HUV). This strategic move underlines NAMX’s pragmatic
Danfoss braided hoses offer spiral performance
Replacing spiral hose with a Danfoss EC881 braided hose has helped a major machinery OEM reduce costs while meeting the high pressure requirements of the application Danfoss. For many years now, hydraulic system pressures have been increasingin mobile
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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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