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Welcome to our May newsletter! Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of the latest news in forestry and used logging equipment and accessories for sale.
Strong UK market recovery for timber imports
A UK Timber Trade Federation (TTF) report revealed total import volumes for main timber and panel products were approximately 1% below July 2019 levels, with 866,000m3 arriving in the UK. The one percent difference in volumes between the
Best of British special feature
Aerial photo of James Jones & Sons Saw mill at Lockerbie Our Best of British feature is dedicated to all the people and companies from the UK and overseas that help to keep the wheels of British forestry
Timber Transport partnership funding to benefit communities
(Photo: Credit: Creel Consulting Ltd/JST Services. For illustration purposes: a floating timber pier similar to this one at Ardcastle, Loch Fyne, will be built on the Morvern Peninsula to transport timber by sea.) A public and private partnership
New Waratah harvester heads
Waratah Forestry Equipment announces the new H219 and H219X harvester heads Forestry Equipment has introduced two new models to its 200 Series line: the H219 and H219X harvester heads. Primarily built for late thinning or final felling, the
Logging tops USA’s most dangerous jobs list
But is still the lowest paid out of the top five Advisor Smith studied the most dangerous jobs in the United States based on data from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Studying
New Waratah HTH6225B Series III Harvesting Head
Waratah Forestry Equipment has released the new HTH622B Series-III, the next generation of its HTH622B harvester head. The new model combines improved operational performance, proven durability, and new serviceability features for next-level productivity and uptime “The HTH622B has
Gender balance in the Nordic forest industry
Photo Of Synne Henriksen, harvester and forwarder operator from Norway The Nordic forest industry is in dire need of labour, while the proportion of female forest workers is minimal. Women are a large untapped resource in Nordic forestry, according
Young forests help the climate crisis by capturing carbon faster
There’s increasing recognition of how nature can help tackle the climate crisis. From protecting standing forests to planting new trees, forests offer significant climate mitigation benefits. Now, new research shows that letting forests regrow on their own could be a secret weapon to fighting climate change. Source: Nancy Harris,
Destructive Spruce Bark Beetle
The season for active spruce bark beetles has now come to an end. A preliminary assessment shows that the spruce bark beetle killed almost seven million cubic metres of forest in 2020. According to Mellanskog the extent in
Autonomous Forestry Equipment
An Autonomous forest machine that was designed and built at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden is ready to be tested in the field. It is a unique machine as there is nothing similar in the world according
Forest and woodland report
An independent report released today highlights that those who care for woodlands and forests across Britain are increasingly aware of the threats from environmental change, especially drought, wildfires, and pathogens, such as ash dieback and acute oak decline,
Komatsu Forest’s new S162E Eucalyptus head
Komatsu Forest has introduced a brand-new harvester head specially adapted for the harvesting of eucalyptus. The head is called Komatsu S162E, where the E stands for eucalyptus. Around 20 years ago, the company launched the first harvester head
Education, training and apprenticeship special feature
In the December Issue of FMM we will be running an education, training and apprenticeship special feature. Please get in contact with us if you or your college/company offer education, training or an apprenticeship for people looking to
Hencon Forestry keeps on growing!
Hencon Forestry, producer of AXSEL chippers and importer of JOHN DEERE forestry machines, has invested in the further expansion of its team in order to improve efficiency and be able to provide customers with the right service and
KESLA launch harvesting head designed for tractor use
The all-new KESLA 14RH is the smallest harvester head in Kesla’s range. Despite its size, it makes use of the technology, structural solutions and manufacturing know-how of large harvester heads. With the new model, Kesla strengthens its position
Stage V Engine on all Komatsu forwarders
The Komatsu 825TX, 835TX and 845 models are all upgraded with a Stage V diesel engine.The new engine installation offers many advantages, such as an all-new AdBlue system, a new exhaust system and hydraulic valve lifters. The AdBlue
Harvesting Eucalyptus.
The facts regarding growing Eucalyptus as a commercial crop Whenever I post photos of Eucalyptus timber being harvested on social media I am instantly attacked by the anti-forestry brigade and tree huggers. Persil’s latest TV advert suggesting to
Job Vacancy/Vacancies
Are you passionate about forestry and have a good working knowledge of the industry and would like to work on a part time freelance basis? If this is of interest then please email us at forestmachinemagazine@mail.com or telephone
Increase in refrigerated liquefied gas as a fuel
Hauliers and transport buyers are increasingly interested in reducing their CO2 emissions and costs through the use of refrigerated liquefied gas as a fuel. For this reason, the new Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks will have engines
New John Deere H424 harvester head
The new H424 harvester head replaces the previous, best-selling H414. The H424 has a redesigned look. The changes based on customer feedback improve productivity, ease of service, durability, uptime, measuring accuracy and reduce daily operating costs. This model
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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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