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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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Subsidies on conifer forests should be scrapped
A report has called on ministers to scrap the huge subsidies and tax breaks given to conifer forests because they do too little to combat the climate crisis. “Scottish Forestry, the government agency, and Confor, the timber industry
SCA’s electric timber truck covers 46,000km
SCA’s electric timber truck continues to transport timber between Gimonäs timber terminal and Obbola paper mill outside Umeå. It has now been in operation for over 1.5 years. – Everything is working as intended, and we receive inquiries
Ponsse’s plans to renew its operating model globally
The planned new global operating model aims to strengthen Ponsse’s long-term competitiveness, efficiency and enable even better customer service. Ponsse’s planned global operating model would create organisation that focuses on sales & service, including both our own operations and
TAMTRON AUTOMATION SYSTEM INTERFACE
TAMTRON AUTOMATION SYSTEM INTERFACE COMPLEMENTS THE MSCALES DIGITAL WEIGHING SERVICE The TAMTRON mScales digital weighing service can be complemented with a range of additional features to meet your business’s individual needs better. The automation system interface is an
Harvester Laser Scanning to assess timber quality
It is now being tested whether harvester laser scanning can be used to assess the crookedness of the trees during felling – a decision support that would increase both resource efficiency and simplify the harvester operator’s work. Sensors
Tilhill and Foresight Sustainable Training take action on forestry skills shortage
Foresight Sustainable Training and Tilhill announce successful completion of Scotland and Wales forestry skills training programme Tilhill, the UK’s leading woodland creation, forest management and timber harvesting company, and Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company Plc, the UK’s first listed natural capital
EXPERIENCED HGV TIMBER CRANE OPERATOR REQUIRED
We are currently looking to recruit a HGV timber crane operator to join our growing team, this is a full-time role. We are currently looking to recruit a HGV timber crane operator to join our growing team, this
MAN rolls out battery repair centres in Europe
Two MAN battery repair centres are already in operation, in Germany and Spain – more are to follow in Europe in 2024 and 2025. In 2024 and 2025, MAN Truck & Bus will establish battery repair centres in
Ponsse could cut up to 140 jobs
The planned measures by Ponsse could result in the reduction of approximately 120-140 jobs globally, additionally new roles could be generated. The planned measures could result in total annual savings of app. 10M€ from 2026 onwards. The planned new
Mechanical Engineer for Komatsu Forest Limited
We have an exciting opportunity for an additional highly motivated, ambitious, and competent Mechanical Engineer to join our aftermarket team full-time from our brand-new facility near Carlisle Airport, Cumbria. Naturally, we demand the best from our employees, so
Harvesting detours on West Highland Way
Harvesting detours on West Highland Way until end of March Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging walkers on the West Highland Way and the Rob Roy Way to observe all safety signage and follow on-site instruction as
Modvion’s first commercial wooden wind turbine tower
Handover of our first commercial wooden wind turbine tower, the Wind of Change We at Modvion are delighted to announce the handover of our first commercial wooden wind turbine tower, the Wind of Change, to Varberg Energi. This
Dunter Law For Sale
Dunter Law is a compact, second rotation conifer forest with high yield class crops, close to established timber markets in the Scottish Borders. Dunter Law was originally established in 1982 on former hill ground with a commercial conifer
Olly Murs announces Forest Live show at Cannock Chase Forest
Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that singer-songwriter and solid-gold popstar Olly Murs will perform a headline show against the unique outdoor backdrop of Cannock Chase Forest on 29 June 2024. Returning
£2 million investment in timber-transport for Scotland
Scottish Forestry is investing £2 million towards timber-transport projects across Scotland Scottish Forestry is investing £2 million towards timber-transport projects across Scotland. The funding will help decarbonise the forestry sector and reduce the impacts of timber lorries on
Steep Slope Advancement
Tigercat to Debut New Steep Slope Machine at OLC 2024 At the 2024 Oregon Logging Conference, Tigercat will debut a prototype machine that will further advance steep slope harvesting. Based on the immensely popular and successful 855E platform,
PALFINGER EPSILON TZ12
PALFINGER EPSILON TZ12 COMFORT DRIVE LATERAL TOPSEAT IN EAST TYROL Since 2018, Kals am Großglockner in Austria has seen one natural disaster after another. Windthrow, masses of snow – and now the bark beetle. Stefan Oberreiner, the local
Tarras Valley Nature Reserve and Tilhill harvest timber for major restoration project
Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, together with Tilhill, a member of BSW Group and UK leaders in sustainable forestry, woodland management and timber harvesting, are harvesting over 15,385 tonnes of timber to support projects in Langholm, South Scotland, and to facilitate
Volvo Penta and Aiab Energy to expand collaboration
Volvo Penta and Aiab Energy to expand collaboration into BESS solution Volvo Penta and Swedish backup power solutions company Aiab Energy are strengthening their collaboration to provide an integrated battery energy storage solution that meets the specific needs of Aiab Energy’s
New Chief Exec for Forestry and Land Scotland
New Chief Exec for Forestry and Land Scotland Kevin Quinlan, current Director of Environment and Forestry (EnFor) with the Scottish Government, is to take up a new role as the Chief Executive of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS).
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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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