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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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Forestry Commission act on new tree disease found in Cornwall
Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to remain vigilant after the Forestry Commission (FC) and Forest Research (FR) identified the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in a woodland in Cornwall. The UK Chief Plant Health Officer
Bergs and Wood Tube in innovative collaboration
Bergs becomes a part owner and industrial partner in the Värmland-based innovation company Wood Tube and provides the conditions for initiating production and marketing of a new innovative construction product. Paper-based studs The innovation company Wood Tube has
The Squeaky Wheel Gets the (Biobased) Oil!
It is often true that “the squeaky wheel gets the oil,” both literally and figuratively. For example, a door that starts to squeak is naturally much more likely to get lubricated than one that is moving quietly on
14-10-2021
This weeks Used Forestry Machines For Sale include Unimogs, Log Splitters, Harvesters and Forwarders from Komatsu, John Deere, Ponsse and Neuson Forest. Stump grinders from Vermeer and bandit, wood chippers, firewood processors, forestry trailers, energy grapples, forestry tractors,
Chainsaw Operators Required
Liddle Forestry have availability for two to three reliable and enthusiastic Chainsaw Operators. Due to an ever increasing work load, we are looking to add valued members to our team. Applicants must have relevant chainsaw certificates (small trees
INTERFORST 2022 on its best path
A good nine months before its opening, INTERFORST, which will take place from July 17 to 20, 2022 on the exhibition grounds in Munich, is drawing a very positive interim conclusion. The upcoming edition of the leading international
Forestry Field Service Technician
Have you considered working in Irelands thriving forestry Industry? McHale Plant Sales, Distributor of the leading range of Komatsu Forest Timber Harvesters and Forwarders for Ireland and Northern Ireland are currently recruiting for a Forestry Field Service Technician
BSW Timber LTD Acquired by Binderholz
BSW Timber Ltd (“BSW”), the UKs major integrated forestry and sawmilling group, has been acquired by Binderholz. The deal is subject to normal closing conditions and approval from the Austrian Competition Commission and UK Financial Conduct Authority. Binderholz
Howie Forestry Solutions: New Kesla Dealers For Scotland
Howie Forestry Solutions is a newly formed company run by director Adam Howie with assistance from his father Ian. Both are delighted to announce they have been appointed the official Kesla Oy dealers for Scotland. From their base
NEW VERSION OF IBC
NEW VERSION OF IBC INTRODUCES OPERATOR-ASSIST FEATURES The milestone in forest machine technology, John Deere’s Intelligent Boom Control (IBC), is available for all John Deere WCTL forest machines. The new IBC 3.0 version is again a technology milestone
Metsä Tissue to build new tissue mill in UK
Metsä Tissue is planning to invest in a new tissue mill in the UK. The plan consists of 240,000 tons of tissue paper production capacity, built in several phases during the upcoming decade. The plans are part of
PRINOTH Tracked Ponsse Buffalo
I saw this PRINOTH Rubber tracked Ponsse Buffalo at Interforst in Munich in 2018 and thought it would have been ideal for some of the wet flat peaty sites of western Scotland and Wales. Here is some information
01-10-2021
This weeks Used Forestry Machines For Sale include Harvesters and Forwarders from Komatsu, John Deere, Ponsse and Neuson Forest. Stump grinders from Vermeer and bandit, Unimogs, wood chippers, firewood processors, forestry trailers, energy grapples, forestry tractors, spindle wedges,
Logset 8H GTE Hybrid, Green Energy for the Emerald Isle
The first Logset Hybrid 8H GTE timber harvester has been sold by RJ Fukes Forestry Services of Llandovery in Mid Wales to Michael Doherty of the Doherty Group (DG) in Omagh. Hybrid technology used in the Logset 8H
Spaldings at the Midland Machinery Show
Spaldings will focus on tillage parts and vegetationmaintenance at the Midlands Machinery Show 9/10 November Key products for renewing the performance of tillage implements with fresh soil-engaging parts will be a focus of the Spaldings stand at the
New Black Bruin 10 Tonne Rotator
Black Bruin, a manufacturer of hydraulic motors, rotators and control systems, is launching a new load in-load rotator with 10 t lifting capacity. Their aim is to provide forest machine and timber crane manufacturers with more choice and
Riverbanks and watercourses to be planted with thousands of hectares of new woodland to improve water quality and biodiversity
New project to plant extensive new woodlands along England’s riverbanks launched todayTree planting along rivers will help manage flood risks and boost biodiversityLaunch marks next step in government’s England Trees Action Plan to treble tree planting rates and
24-09-2021
This weeks used forestry equipment for sale features a mix of Komatsu forwarders and harvesters, Unimogs, chippers, spindle wedges, log splitters, trailers and cranes. Valmet 860 Timber ForwarderYear 200020,000 HoursRecent repairs include:New fuel injector pumpCentre Bearing replacedTwo new
Next Generation of Komatsu Comfort Ride
Komatsu Comfort Ride A forwarder operator spends many hours a day in the cab, making a pleasant and comfortable work environment extremely important. Forest terrain is often rough, and the operator is subjected to both jolts and vibrations.
New H423 & H425 Harvester Heads
This fall, John Deere introduces the new, small-size H423 harvester head and the large-size H425 and H425HD. These new attachments replace the previous H413, H415 and H415HD models. Like its predecessor, these heads have 4WD feed. The H423
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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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