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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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Highlead Winches in Forestry
While machines are becoming increasingly capable on steep terrain, highlead winches still play an important role in modern forestry. Highlead winches-the advancements in machinery designed for forestry continue to enhance capabilities, thanks to improved drive systems, enhanced traction
Battery-powered Trucks for timber transport will increase operating costs
Battery-powered trucks in forestry are proving to be far less revolutionary than we initially assumed. It’s time to reassess our expectations. The forest industry has ambitious goals for battery-powered trucks to electrify the vehicle fleet. But is it
Kesla Oyj operating result was negative, but orders and backlog increased.
Kesla Oyj published its Business Review for January to March on April 29, 2025. The company’s net sales fell by 22.5%, totaling EUR 8.3 million compared to EUR 10.7 million in the previous period. The operating result also
Hydrogen-Powered Diggers Get Green Light For UK Roads
A Historic day as hydrogen-powered diggers get the green light for use on UK public roads JCB today hailed a monumental Government decision to change the law to give hydrogen-powered diggers the green light to be driven on
New Komatsu WA170M-11 Wheeled loader
The new Komatsu WA170M-11 wheel loader expands the company’s series within the 9-10 tonne operating weight range. Developed and produced in Hannover, Germany, this model made its debut to a broader audience at Bauma 2025. Weighing approximately 10
Volvo Electric Trucks Reaches Milestone
Volvo Trucks has now delivered more than 5,000 battery-electric trucks to customers in 50 countries around the world. With eight Volvo electric truck models in production today, Volvo’s leadership in electric trucks is stronger than ever. Volvo Electric
Fire Danger Extreme
With the warm dry weather set to continue this weekend we will see a fire danger extreme situation where the utmost care must be taken to prevent forest and wild fires. Fire danger extreme-Like everything though the good
UK can’t reach its net-zero goals by relying on imported timber.
According to a new study, the United Kingdom cannot achieve its net-zero goals solely by importing wood. Furthermore, the United Kingdom ranks as the world’s second-largest importer of timber products, while only 13% of its land area is
Log export bans have failed in reducing global deforestation.
According to a new study, log export bans have not successfully reduced global deforestation. Lumber producers in over 70 high-forest countries may face significant risks as the European Union prepares to roll out the EUDR in the coming
UK forestry market stabilises after two-year decline
The UK forestry market is exhibiting indications of recovery following a two-year decline, with high-quality plantations commanding substantial values and renewed interest from investors. In 2024, the average values for plantations in the UK forestry market decreased further,
Scottish Timber Building Scottish Homes
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney embraced the Scottish Timber, Scottish Homes message as he opened an £18m advanced timber frame factory at Alexanders Timber Design. First Minister of Scotland John Swinney embraced the Scottish Timber, Scottish Homes
John Deere Skidders
John Deere skidders demonstrate their exceptional capability in extracting full-length trees, with a specific model available for each application. John Deere Skidders-Image ©John Deere John Deere skidders-stands out as a market leader with its extensive selection of forestry
UK Offer on Norwood HD36V2 Sawmill
UK-exclusive offer on Norwood HD36V2 sawmill Global Machinery Solutions is offering a UK-exclusive on the Norwood HD36V2 sawmill. For a limited time only, this state-of-the art machine is available to buy with a 17% discount. FIND US ON
88% of Russian plywood is exported to China.
China serves as the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, yet its growing dependence on Russian timber poses significant risks to the global supply chain for plywood products, affecting both primary and secondary processing sectors. Russia is increasing plywood production, with
Woodsafe Fire-Protected Wood Takes a Historic Step Forward
Sweden’s most advanced test environment for sustainable fire-protected wood – Woodsafe R&D takes a historic step forward Woodsafe Research & Development (WRD) has installed Sweden’s most advanced testing equipment to verify the long-term performance of fire-protected wood products.
Swedish Forest Industry confronted with significant challenges
The combination of high costs and low demand is hitting Swedish sawmills, pulp, and paper producers hard. Increased trade barriers are also creating uncertainty for the Swedish forest industry. Photo: Emil Nordin / Swedish Forest Industries Federation Swedish
Ponsse Machine Sales increased in the first quarter of 2025
Ponsse Machine Sales picked up slightly during the first quarter of the year. Order intake totalled EUR 184.5 million. At the end of the period, the company’s order books stood at EUR 187.7 (226.0) million. The order books
Komatsu Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance
Komatsu Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance Now Compatible with Industry-Leading Tilt Rotators Komatsu Europe is proud to announce that its cost-efficient Komatsu Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance system is now fully compatible with the industry-leading tilt rotators brands,
New BMF T1020L, timber crane for trucks
BMF T1020L is the Baltic Machinery Factory’s first ever truck crane which has been designed and manufactured in Estonia The Baltic Machinery Factory (BMF) are pleased to announce the launch of the BMF T1020L, their first timber crane
Finnish forestry labour shortage
Finnish forestry companies often hire seasonal workers from abroad, particularly non-EU countries such as Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, to fill the skilled labour gap. Photo Credit: Asset id: 2474117537 Finnish forestry labour shortage-An acute shortage of skilled
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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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