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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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Forest Machine Production To Begin At New Komatsu Forest Factory
Forest machine production is soon to begin at Komatsu Forest’s newly built factory outside Umeå in northern Sweden. Here, assembly will take place on a single production line, around which the flows of both materials and people are
Service Manager, John Deere Forestry
Service Manager required for John Deere Forestry based in Perth, Scotland Find Us On Forest Machine Magazine is written and edited by a forest professional with over 40 years hands on experience. We are dedicated to keeping you informed
Forestry Commission acts on bark beetle tree pest
New breeding populations of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) have been discovered in Kent and East Sussex. From:Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Forestry Commission, and Animal and Plant Health Agency Woodland managers, land owners, the forest
Northern Ireland “Forestry’s a Dirty Word”
Northern Ireland Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Pippa Hackett, was told that forestry is a dirty word, that jobs are on the line, and that
Have Your Say
In each issue of Forest Machine Magazine we speak anonymously to people within the industry for their gripes on current forestry topics It appears forestry contractors have lost a pound and found a penny. This should have been
TIMBER SUPPLY TENSION WILL EASE GIVEN TIME
A joint marketing statement from the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) and Swedish Wood points to a likely easing of supply tension in the timber market as the pandemic eases. With Timber prices having accelerated in 2021 amidst
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Log Transport Optimized: Four New Material Handlers at Rettenmeier Wilburgstetten
A greenfield project to be proud of: Rettenmeier, one of the largest manufacturers of DIY wood products, started construction of a new sawmill at the Wilburgstetten site in spring 2020. Now, the commissioning of a new high-performance sawing
Rally forests closed in safety move
Forestry and Land Scotland is advising members of the public that there will be no public access to Durris, Fetteresso and Drumtochty Forests on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th August. The restrictions (under Section 11 of the Land Reform (Scotland)
NRW led taskforce set to accelerate a green recovery in Wales
A truly green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will be the key to accelerating Wales’ transition to a low-carbon economy and a healthier, more equal nation. That is the call to action from the Chair of Natural Resources
Tigercat Releases LSX870D Shovel Logger
Tigercat has raised the bar again with the introduction of the LSX870D shovel logger. Based on the popular LX870D series track carrier platform, the LSX870D shovel logger is designed for extreme duty steep slope logging. With the choice
Irish Timber Shortage Crisis
The Irish timber shortage is resulting in sawmills having to import timber to stay afloat The issues in the Irish forestry sector and the attempts to deal with them have been slammed by one TD (member of parliament
Coille Haulage require a LGV C+E Driver
Coille Haulage Ltd is a small family business based in Lochgilphead, Argyll. Since it started over 24 years ago the company has seen steady and sustained growth with increasing market demand and is now well-known and highly respected throughout
Kingwell Holdings require Machine Operators
KINGWELL HOLDINGS WANTED. Operators wanted for Scotland and in the South. Mostly excavator mulcher and stump removal work. Please email enquiries@kingwell-holdings.co.uk for details. Please don’t post asking for rates. These are permanent positions. Thanks. Find Us On Forest
Cortec® EcoLine® Lubricants Add a New Dimension to the Idea of Sustainable Forestry
Concerns about environmental impact in the logging industry have led to sustainable forestry initiatives, practices, and certifications. But one aspect that is not often thought of with respect to sustainable forestry is biobased lubrication of chainsaws and heavy
Forwarder Operator Required
As a result of continued growth, we are looking for experienced Forwarder Operators to be based around England and Scotland. Our HQ is in Penrith but we have bases around the country. The positions involve operating the forwarder,
Game Fair 2021: A Glimpse Of Normality
After all the restrictions over the last sixteen months our visit to the Game Fair at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire was a welcome relief. A 62 Gun Salute officially opened the fair and marked the busiest opening day in
Forestry Fuels reduction in California
FAE Tracked Carriers & FAE Attachments in Use for Forestry Fuels Reduction Forestry fuels reduction in California is an evolving and developing process. Just as this process is becoming more important than ever, the machines contractors use to
Stora Enso’s pilot plant for producing lignin-based carbon materials for batteries is now operational
Stora Enso, the renewable materials company, announces the commencement of operations at its pilot facility in Finland which will produce wood-based carbon for batteries in large-scale energy storage systems. Stora Enso’s pilot facility for producing bio-based carbon materials from
FG53S-V – NEW ADDITION TO PALFINGER EPSILON RANGE OF TIMBER GRAPPLES
EPSILON extends timber grapple product range with an adapted product. The existing FG53S grapple has been equipped with additional features and launched as the FG53S-V. Together with Scandinavian customers, EPSILON has taken a closer look at their requirements
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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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