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Forestry Excavator Operator Required

Forestry Excavator operator wanted for work in the Northeast of Scotland Harold Taylor Timber is looking for a Forestry Excavator Operator for his Hyundai 430LC Excavator which is fitted with an OMEF B1600 tree shear. This position will

Professional Forester Apprenticeship: a pathway into your new career in forestry

Applications to the 2024 Professional Forester Apprenticeship are now open. Marcus Ling has just started the apprenticeship programme and is working within the Forestry Commission’s South East and London Area Team. He tells us about his experience so far. It’s

Lower Ardochy Wood

A picturesque and fertile woodland on the banks of Loch Garry with breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. Excellent access with development potential subject to necessary consents. Lower Ardochy Wood forms a fertile and easily accessible site with

New Perkins® 2600 Series 13-litre diesel engines

Perkins addresses evolving industry demands for improved fuel efficiency and performance with their New Perkins® 2600 Series next-generation 13-litre diesel engine Available in 2026, the Perkins® 2600 Series engine platform is designed for demanding requirements in agriculture, construction and other

Highland electric timber truck hits the road in drive to Net Zero

A new electric timber truck, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, is now in operation in the Highlands as part of a forestry trial to help decarbonise the sector. A new electric timber

Södras test run of new planting machine shows promising results

Södra’s venture in a new advanced technique for better seedling survival was recently field tested with promising results. Södra’s ambition with the in-house developed BraSatt 01 planting machine is to accelerate technical advances in forest regeneration, which could

Tigercat 1055C more than a forwarder

Erik Ollas explains how his new 1055C forwarder is more than a machine.— Jorge Victoria Sometimes a Tigercat machine is more than just a piece of equipment. It could be the means to provide for a family, or

Job opportunity at Komatsu Forest Ltd UK

At Komatsu Forest, our customers come first, and due to expansion we’re looking for an ambitious, experienced Aftermarket Retail Sales person to help us grow our Aftermarket team full-time from our brand-new facility near Carlisle Airport, Cumbria. Are

Metsä Group insect damage application awarded as the best innovation in Finland

An artificial intelligence application developed by Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch for detecting insect damage in forests has won the Quality Innovation Award in a competition organised by the Finnish Quality Association, Excellence Finland Metsä Group’s Future Sawmill concept

New Husqvarna  562 XP® Mark II

Husqvarna launches an innovative redesign of the 562 XP®, the Mark II  Husqvarna, a name synonymous with professional excellence, announces the advancement of their legendary product lineup with the launch of the 562 XP® Mark II. This unveiling

A Northumbrian spruce among 150 million set for Westminster

A very special Northumbrian spruce Christmas tree is about to set off on a 330-mile trip as it becomes one of the most iconic symbols of the festive season. A striking Northumbrian spruce, standing at a height of

Forests fit for the future – government funding announced for new forest research

Healthy and resilient woodlands supported through new £16 million government funding UK research into climate and pest resilient woodlands is set to boosted today with the announcement of £16 million government funding for our world-leading forest scientists. Our

Forest Live announces Tom Jones and Becky Hill shows

Forest Live announces Tom Jones and Becky Hill shows The summer concert series Forest Live, presented by Forestry England, has announced British musical legend Tom Jones and pop queen Becky Hill as the latest stars to perform shows in

K D Ferguson Ltd: Keeping it in the family

K D Ferguson Ltd: Keeping it in the family After 32 years of contracting in timber harvesting, Alistair Ferguson, AG Ferguson, decided enough was enough, and it was finally time to call it a day. One of his

The North Tyne Truck Run

This year The North Tyne Truck Run will be raising money for the Great North Air Ambulance and Santa’s Little Helpers. Santa’s little Helpers North Tyne helps local families that are struggling this Christmas with food and gifts

Action to support Scotland’s rainforest

Action to support Scotland’s rainforest The Scottish Government has made £1 million of Forestry Grant Scheme funding available this year to support projects that help restore and expand Scotland’s rainforest area. The rainforest area in Scotland is found

Euroforest- Senior Harvesting Manager Required

Senior Harvesting Manager required for the Scottish Borders and Northumberland district Euroforest is the UK’s largest independent timber harvesting & marketing company. We harvest and market in excess of 2.7 million m³ of sustainable timber per annum. We

Hitachi Construction Machinery Launch New Forestry Excavator

Hitachi Construction Machinery Launch New Forestry Excavator Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is launching the new ZX135USL-7 forestry excavator. Designed for a variety of applications such as logging, log felling, loading and digging, it perfectly meets the

Forestry leaders must collaborate to improve public perception about the sector

Forestry leaders must band together to change public attitudes to spruce trees and commercial forestry, conference delegates heard at the launch of an industry report yesterday (22Nov).  The call came as experts from Tilhill – the UK’s leading forestry services

Driving Change: Electric sideloaders loading electric timber trucks

Two of the key issues facing the timber industry, decarbonisation and challenging market conditions, coalesce when considering logistics practices and machinery. Environmental factors have undoubtedly driven the electrification of equipment, spurred on by the sector’s championing of sustainable
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We cover all aspects of the forest industry from ground preparation, road building, planting, harvesting, extraction, haulage, saw-milling, health and safety, through to the end product. We visit harvesting sites, contractors, hauliers, and timber processing plants to keep abreast of all the latest news and technology. 

Spending most of my life in forestry has afforded me the opportunity to build up a network of highly experienced operators that I am able to call upon for trialing forestry equipment and accessories. Having this unique network of operators gives us the advantage of carrying out honest and unbiased trials in optimum conditions.

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