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Welcome to our November 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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Stump and Grind
Justin Kingwell of Kingwell Holdings Ltd. and Bob and Graeme Little of RGL Plant (Moffat) Ltd. are names that many in the industry will always associate with mulching. Whilst Bob and Graeme and the team of engineers at
Prosecution For Woodland Felling Offences
Prosecution For Woodland Felling Offences A landowner has been convicted for the illegal felling of over eight hectares of woodland, within the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) near Swansea. Natural Resources Wales’s investigations revealed that a total of 8.5
Statement in response to confusion on rebated fuel
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and UK & Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) issue joint statement in response to confusion on rebated fuel The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and UK & Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)
Apprentice Grounds – Arboriculture
Apprentice Grounds – Arboriculture – East Riding Of Yorkshire Council Contract: Fixed term for 29 monthsHours: 37 hours plus 2 contracted hour’s overtimeBase: Willerby, East Riding of Yorkshire Do you have an interest and enthusiasm for Arboriculture
New Komatsu 845-1 Forwarder
New Komatsu 845-1 forwarder offers high crane capacity,and maneuverability in rough terrain 12-metric-ton forwarder offers long reach with excellent lifting power and slewing torque Does your forestry operation need a dependable log forwarder that can operate in tough
New YSE Program Helps Sweeten the Sustainable Production of Maple Syrup
A new extension program at Yale-Myers Forest will help sugar producers enhance production in sustainable ways Under increasing pressures from climate change, sugar producers in New England are getting help from a new Maple Education and Extension Program
Redesigning the future of fashion and packaging through forest-based materials is possible
Redesigning the future of fashion and packaging through forest-based materials is possible Fashion and packaging have one thing in common: both rely heavily on plastics. Oil and gas companies look to plastics as a key area of growth. Global
Used Forestry Equipment For Sale
This weeks classified listings include an AHWI UZM700 mulcher head, Fuelwood Transaw 350 Processor, Ponsse Buffalo forwarder, 2008 Valtra T151e Hi Spec Tractor, Ponsse Fox harvester, Ponsse Wisent forwarder, John Deere 1510e forwarder and a John Deere 1270g
James Jones & Sons to create jobs in Moray through green expansion
Plans to develop a new timber manufacturing and processing facility in Forres, Moray, have secured up to £279,000 Green Jobs Fund investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The funding was announced by Minister for Just Transition, Employment
Prepare for Power Outages or Life Outdoors with Blackfire Portable Power Stations & Solar Panels
Blackfire announces its new solar-ready, portable power stations. Blackfire introduces their all-new Portable Power Stations. Packing high power output capability and great capacity makes them perfect for power outages during storms, camping in the outdoors, tailgating a sports
Woodland Trust Secures More Land For Nature
Charity secures more land for nature in the Yorkshire Dales by announcing £7 million fresh bid to transform a tree-less landscape The Woodland Trust has doubled the land it owns at Snaizeholme, near Hawes, having secured a significant
Tigercat Yarder with 180 Swing
Tigercat builds the first model for cable logging operations. The new Tigercat 180 swing Yarder is purpose-built from the ground up. It combines the speed and stability of conventional Yarder with the mobility and simpler controls of excavator-based
Forestry Commission launches ground-breaking apprenticeship programme for the forestry sector
First-of-its-kind opportunity offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds and abilities. A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship initiative to foster a growing, highly skilled and more diverse workforce within the forestry sector has been
INTERFORST 2022
IINTERFORST 2022 Preparations are in full swing for INTERFORST, which will take place on the Messe München exhibition grounds from July 17 to 20. The exhibition management of the leading international trade fair for forestry and forest technology
Industrial Action at Caterpillar in Northern Ireland
Strike action likely to paralyse production at both Springvale, Belfast and Larne production sites after overwhelming rejection of latest pay offer tied to compulsory overtime Unite has notified management of a series of dates for a campaign of
What Happened To The Forwarder 2020 Project?
tudies have proven that TXL offers the best traction and lowest ground pressure of any track.
Groundsperson – Level 2 – Forestry
Groundsperson – Level 2 – Forestry For East Riding of Yorkshire Council Salary: £20978 (including contractual overtime)Employer: East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilContract: PermanentHours: Full-time – 37 hours per week plus two hours contractual overtimeBase: Willerby, East Riding of
Forestry Grant Boost For Crofters
Scottish Forestry is increasing its Forestry Grant Scheme rates in the crofting counties to support the planting of new native woodlands. Small native woodlands deliver many benefits for biodiversity, the landscape, and provide shelter for livestock and buildings.
Morooka MST2200: Taking A Load Off The Road
Jim Watt and his team at Caledonian Forestry Services Ltd (CFS) built an interesting and unique low ground pressure forestry carrier. Using such specialised haulage vehicles for removing timber from harvesting sites to stacking areas near the main
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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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