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Restoring Longleaf Pine Forests through USDA-NRCS Program
While longleaf pine forests once encompassed more than 90 million acres across the Southeast, the past couple of centuries has seen development, timbering and fire suppression reduce the ecosystem’s range. These forests represent some of the world’s most
Operations Forester – South West Region
Operations Forester – South West Region Ireland’s leading Forestry, Ecology and Environment company, Veon Limited has over 30 years forest management experience and currently manages over 30,000 acres of high-quality commercial forests in Ireland and Scotland. The value
COFI Awards 13 Scholarships to Students Pursuing Careers in B.C.’s Sustainable Forest Sector
COFI established its forestry scholarship in 2007 with the goal of encouraging young people to choose professional, technical, or trades careers in the forest sector. Scholarship recipients will each receive $2,000 to support their studies at post-secondary learning institutions across British Columbia.
Resolute Announces Indefinite Idling of Pulp and Paper Operations at Calhoun, TN Mill
Resolute Forest Products Inc. have announced the indefinite idling of pulp and paper operations at its Calhoun (Tennessee) mill. Tissue manufacturing and converting will continue at the site and the adjacent distribution centre will remain in full operation. The company
Holmen is investing SEK 400 million to increase value added and capacity at Iggesund Sawmill
The investment is a further step in Holmen’s strategy to grow the wood products business and contribute to the green transition. This will increase the production at Iggesund Sawmill by 20 per cent as well as adding construction
January traffic management to bring about the end of Ceinws hillside stabilisation work
Work to enable the removal of safety fencing installed to protect road users from forestry work above the A487 at Ceinws near Machynlleth will begin later this month. Traffic management will be put in place to enable the
Superworm returns to England’s forests
Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM! Superworm returns to England’s forests with an exciting new family activity trail From the creators of The Gruffalo, the hugely popular children’s picture book Superworm returns to Forestry England’s woods and forests in
Treecycling for Twelfth Night
You’ve enjoyed a lovely Christmas with your tree taking centre stage, but what do you do with it now? Once the festive period comes to an end the Government estimates that we will dispose of eight million Christmas
Tree Felling Operation In Cefni Forest, Anglesey
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is to fell diseased larch trees in Cefni Forest near Llangefni, Anglesey this winter. Three areas of Cefni Forest have become infected with Phytpophthora ramorum, and a Statutory Plant Health Notice has been issued. The
Strong Support For More Woodlands In Highlands
New woodland survey shows strong support for more woodlands in Highlands Eight in 10 people polled recently agreed that there should be more forestry planted in the Scottish Highlands. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) which is looking to
Siblings Run Their Own Bamboo Bicycle Workshop
The owners of a Portuguese bamboo bicycle business speak about their passion to promote the grass plant in Europe. By the standards of their small Portuguese village Curia, Joana and her brother Tiago have a rather unusual occupation.
Parking Up The PONSSE
This is one article I never thought I would be writing. My friend and colleague Davy Wilson has finally decided to pass on his PONSSE Scorpion King’s keys and enjoy a well-earned retirement! Davy Wilson has been in
Iggesunds Most Powerful 3/4″ Bar
Iggesund Forest are a market leader in cutting technology with over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing guide bars, chains and accessories for harvesters and grapple saws. Having trialled several of Iggesund’s products over the last few years, I
Charcoal Making: A Burning Passion
Wallace Weir Charcoal, according to Wikipedia, “is a lightweight black carbon residue produced by strongly heating wood (or other animal and plant materials) in minimal oxygen to remove all water and volatile constituents.” Most folk know it as
EGGER Turns 60
Since 1961, EGGER has developed from a Tirolean sawmill into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wood-based materials. The pioneering spirit of the founder, Fritz Egger sr., still characterises the company today. His sons Fritz and Michael
Stora Enso Is Investing €23 Million Into Board Production At The Varkaus Site In Finland
Stora Enso invests €23 million for increasing flexibility and capacity at the Varkaus containerboard mill, resulting also in expanded capacity of using recycled fibre. Preparatory work on the investment will commence immediately. Investment will be completed in the
24 Days Of Christmas Giveaway – Iggesund Forest
Day 24 – Iggesund Forest Up for grabs on Day 24 – 24 Days Of Christmas is an Iggesund bundle consisting of a water bottle, can cooler-holder, Sunglasses, gloves, Ice scraper, socks and Umbrella. Like and share this
New Lower Delimbing Knife Unit
To ensure the quality of the delimbing knives and extend the life of your Log Max head, the lower delimbing knife unit has been replaced at 3000T.The upgrade kit has serial number 034586. Log Max is now offering
National Trust Warns Of “Catastrophic” Impact Of Tree And Plant Disease
British trees are under threat from an increase in the severity and frequency of diseases, the National Trust has warned. Pathogens like ash dieback, Phytophthora ramorum and acute oak decline could have an even bigger impact across the
Storm Arwen- the Importance of Steep Ground working
Forestry and Land Scotland’s North Region team is more aware than ever of the importance of its Steep Ground felling programme along the Great Glen as parts of the country deal with the aftermath of Storm Arwen. The
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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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