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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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Kesla launches new KESLA 326T loader
Kesla is proud to introduce a new loader for the tractor attachments business unit – an all-new KESLA 326T. A new loader – a new way of thinking The new KESLA 326T loader which represents fully new way
EU Sustainable Forest Management
Sustainable forest management and fossil substitution in key role to enable EU’s green growth EU Commission has published an extensive set of proposals on climate and energy policies, framing the pathway to carbon neutrality by 2050. These proposals
UK Construction hits 20 year high
UK Construction Industry continues to increase although still suffering material shortages The recovery in UK Construction output gained further momentum during June, according to the latest PMI data. Overall construction activity expanded at the fastest pace since June 1997, supported by
Newton Rigg Ltd launch ‘NR Training’ to rebuild land-based education in Cumbria with first new courses announced for September start
Community organisation Newton Rigg Ltd, who vowed to rebuild land-based education in Cumbria following the controversial closure of Newton Rigg College, have today launched ‘NR Training’ – a new land-based training provider set to deliver a growing range
John Deere Now Offers JDLink™ Connectivity Service at No Additional Charge
John Deere is improving the ability for customers to maximize machine performance and uptime through updates to the JDLinkä platform. Starting July 14th, 2021, customers will no longer need to renew their JDLink™ connectivity service subscription and can
Logging in The Swiss Alps by Matthias Wüthrich
Matthias Wüthrich is from Switzerland and is part of the technical stuff of a scientific experiment concerning forest and climate change. He began his career in forestry 15 years ago as an apprentice forestry worker before becoming an
ArborForest Sawmill new planning line
ArborForest are pleased to have begun production on our new sawmill planing line – thought to be the most advanced system of its kind in the UK. Last year ArborForest announced that we are investing £6 million in
Climate Change threatens European Forests
In recent years, European forests have suffered greatly from extreme climate conditions and their impacts. More than half of Europe’s forests are potentially at risk from windthrow, forest fire, insect attacks or a combination of these. This is
Tigercat 635H Skidder First Impressions
Forestiers R.B.E. Lasalle is a logging company owned by Richard Lasalle and his sons Eric and Benoit. Based out of Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Quebec, the company purchased the very first Tigercat 635H skidder in March 2020, however due to COVID-19,
Indexator Smart Rotators
Indexator continue to develop new, innovative solutions for customers need of tomorrow. Smart rotators are an important step to enable semi or full automation systems, where angle and angle velocity can be sent back to the machine control
Wood-Mizer Contract Sawmilling in Germany
Bad Berka is a small health resort in the German region of Thuringia. Here we meet Sandra Eule, one of very few Wood-Mizer ‘female’ contract sawmills in Germany. In 2004 her father started his own business as a contract
Low Impact Harvesting Equipment
Low impact harvesting equipment is important for the welfare of forests and many manufacturers are developing compact and light harvesting equipment solely for this purpose. Thinning is the most important operation that is carried out in forests that
JCB Launches Recruitment Drive
JCB has started a fresh recruitment drive for 500 new shopfloor employees as demand for its machinery continues to rise. The company is setting on the additional agency employees at its 11 plants in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wrexham
Cyprus Forest Fire under control
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A deadly brush fire that claimed four lives and has been described as the most destructive blaze in Cyprus’ 61-year history as an independent republic is now fully under control, Cypriot authorities said Monday. Cyprus’
Forwarder Roundup-Logset 6F
Logset 6F Wendy Smith, Mid Somerset Forestry Machine age 3 months/500 hours Fuel Consumption 10 Litres P/H Wendy’s love of the woods started when she realised it was part and parcel of being with her husband Darren, owner
Forstbetrieb Hettegger GmbH
Forwarder/Harvester Operator Required To expand our team we are looking for a forwarder / harvester driver on 40 hrs per week or on an independent basis. We offer:> Safe workplace Good working atmosphere Pay-for-performance New vehicle pool (own
Field Service Engineer Required
Jim Wilmer & Sons require a Field Service Engineer to carry out repairs and servicing to private customers and our own fleet of forestry machines and equipment. Immediate start available for the right person. Knowledge and fault-finding experience
Forwarder Roundup-John Deere 1510G
Forwarder-John Deere 1510 G Gavin Robertson, Walton logging LTD Machine age 5 months-Hours 1000-Litres P/H 11.5 Gavin has been around Forwarders from a young age spending time helping his Father, Colin who is MD of the family company
Neuson 264 HVT: Setting New Standards for tracked harvesters
Neuson Forest have just released their largest purpose built tracked levelling harvester to date, the Neuson 264 HVT. The Neuson 264 HVT is capable of harvesting mature trees up to 95cm in diameter (depending on the type of
Kenny Ferguson Komatsu 875
Kenny Ferguson – Company A G Ferguson Machine age, Two years/3500 hours – Fuel Consumption Litres P/H 13.5 Litres P/H After two years on a welding apprenticeship Kenny took a 6 month’s forestry course at Barony college where
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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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