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Welcome to our July 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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The Sky’s the limit
Sky’s new multi-storey timber commercial office in the UK, the educational facility demonstrates the use of offsite prefabrication and timber construction. Under the banner of Believe in Better Buildings (BiBB), Sky’s new educational facility for graduates, apprentices and
Transport of poles requires specially made cars
Lars Persson Åkeri specialises in the transport of long electricity and telephone poles, which requires specially manufactured cars. The company found a supplier in Alucar who did everything right from the start. The customer relationship between Alucar and
Call for timber transport projects to be submitted
Local authorities and landowners across Scotland are being reminded to submit their proposals for timber transport projects to Scottish Forestry before the 22nd March deadline. Successful proposals will receive money from the Strategic Timber Transport Fund (STTF), which
Timber crane operator wanted
Timber crane operator We are looking for experienced timber crane operator to start ASAP, weekly salary with company pension. Must have clean license and be over 25 years old. Great opportunity to join small friendly team. Good communication
Forestry in South Africa
By Forest Machine Magazine Reporter Justin Nyakudanga A forest in South Africa is considered to be an area of land dominated by tree species with overlapping canopies, covering at least 75% of the area and very little grass
Metsä Group builds a new bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has made the investment decision to build a new bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland. The value of the investment is EUR 1.6 billion and it is the largest investment ever made by the Finnish forest industry in Finland. The construction phase
Launch of new PONSSE Scorpion harvester
Finnish icon is being renewed – Ponsse would like to invite you to the online launch of the new generation PONSSE Scorpion harvester\n\nAika: Wednesday 24.2.2021 at 10.00 in Finnish and at 15.00 (1pm UTC) in English. Ponsse’s flagship
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Check out the latest equipment for sale on Forest Machine Magazine. This weeks listing include a Heavy Duty Tractor mounted Mulching Head, S/H Farmi CH260 Chipper, Scania R480 Wagon & Drag, HSP Grippen 028, Farmi CH260 10″ PTO
This robot could help plant 1 trillion trees
Conservationists say we need to plant one trillion trees to help slow climate change.Now a robot forester has been developed to help speed up reforestation.The robot is capable of planting a hectare of trees in under six hours.The
A82 Traffic management for felling programme
Forestry and Land Scotland is advising members of the public and road users that it is to reintroduce traffic management on the A82 as it prepares to resume its long-term felling work in October this year. The highly
Work Site Supervisor
Forestry and Land Scotland Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 1st March 2021 Salary £25,138 – £26,525 Grade Administrative Officer 6a Contract type Permanent Location Kirkton of Durris, Scotland, AB31 6BP : Huntly, Scotland, AB54 4SJ : Inver,
Experienced Harvester Driver Required
Founded in 1994, Colin Brolly Forestry Ltd is a family owned and run timber harvesting contractor based in Lochgilphead and operates throughout Argyll and the Islands. Due to an ever increasing work load we require an experienced Harvester
Autoplant, autonomous tree planting machine
Vinnova, Sweden’s Innovation Agency, together with the forest industry and researchers, will invest 20 million SEK (approx. 2 million EURO) on development of an autonomous planting system, the Autoplant. The project aims to improve forest planting with regard
Fecon Purchases Vermeer Mulching Products
FECON LLC ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF THE VERMEER FORESTRY MULCHING PRODUCTS AND ENTERS INTO GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (Lebanon, OH) Fecon LLC announces the purchase of the Vermeer forestry mulcher product line and through this arrangement has established a global distribution
Covid, temporary arrangements for forestry grants
During the current COVID pandemic, Scottish Forestry is prioritising its resources to best support the sector and as a result will be implementing some temporary measures. The focus will be on dealing with existing grant applications, paying
Scania tests autonomous trucks on motorways
Scania has been granted permission by the Swedish Transport Agency to test self-driving trucks on the E4 motorway between Södertälje and Jönköping. The tests will occur in collaboration with TuSimple, which is a leader in the development of
Pontrilas Harvesting Ltd
Harvesting Manager Required Pontrilas Sawmills Ltd. Hereford, HR2 0BEHarvesting Manager requiredA vacancy has become available for a Round Timber Harvesting Manager (Mid & South Wales)The successful candidate will preferably have the following skills:-2 yrs + experience in Round
Estate Worker Required
Lour Estate, Forfar, Scotland. Applicants must be flexible, adaptable and have some relevant experience in estate maintenance including fencing & forestry. Other roles include sawmill work, maintenance of amenity grasslands, ponds & hedges. Further variety is gained through
A lighter approach
A logging truck that is two tonnes lighter yields a significant extra income every year Antti Löthman has invested in the lighter weight of his logging trucks for 10 years. In the autumn of 2020, he designed a
That sinking feeling an operator experiences
The life of a forest machine operator can certainly bog you down in more ways than one. Here is a recollection of some of my own mishaps from my time as an operator. It doesn’t matter how good
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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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