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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.
Setra Q2 2020
Wood products company Setra is reporting an operating profit of SEK 59 million (117) for the first six months of 2020. Net sales totalled SEK 2,203 million (2,383). Operating profits for the second quarter amounted to SEK 47 million (34), with net
Nature journal contradicts Swedish forestry statistics
Scientific journal Nature has published a paper reporting on dramatically increased levels of forest harvesting, which is not consistent with Swedish statistics and according to Skogsstyrelsen – the Swedish Forest Agency, it is based on dubious methods. In a scientific paper, a
Forestry Grant Scheme
Harvesting and Processing Scotland’s woodlands and forests are a vital national resource and play an important role in rural development and sustainable land use. As well as helping to reduce the impacts of climate change and providing timber
Forestry grants
Forestry grants to grow forestry and farm businesses Scottish Forestry is making over £2 million available to tree nurseries, small forestry businesses and farmers to help them gear up and play their part in creating more woodland across Scotland.
Steep ground felling
Steep ground felling skills ensure river protection The Forestry and Land Scotland team behind the steep ground felling along the Loch Ness-side A82 is keeping their hand in as the programme is adjusted after COVID-19 lockdown. No felling
Norbord Update On Q2
Norbord Provides Update On Q2 Capacity Utilization On March 25, in response to the significant market uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, Norbord announced adjustments to its operating configuration to match production with reduced demand for its products. On May 6,
Lord Goldsmith, We need to hit Planting Targets
Lord Goldsmith calls for colossal endeavour to hit planting target Forestry Minister Lord Goldsmith has urged farmers and landowners to join a “colossal endeavour” to deliver a huge increase in tree planting in England, to meet targets and
Forestry Salesperson
We are looking for someone to join our team. Your principal activities would include sales of premium products to the UK Forest industry, managing stock levels in our warehouse, purchasing goods from suppliers and administration tasks. We are
Multi-agency plea to stop Litter
Multi-agency plea for people to act responsibly and take their litter home With the COVID-19 five mile travel restriction now lifted, Forestry and Land Scotland has been joined by land managers, environmental experts and campaigners in calling on the
Coillte delivers strong 2019 results
Coillte delivers strong 2019 results but warns on Covid-19 and timber availability Irish state forester Coillte has posted strong 2019 financial results but warned that Covid-19, issues with approving felling licences and Brexit are impacting timber availability and
Bridgestone Intelligent Tyre Monitoring
BRIDGESTONE TEAMS UP WITH MICROSOFT TO INNOVATE WITH AN INTELLIGENT TYRE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED SAFETY Through its partnership with Microsoft, Bridgestone has developed a unique Tyre Damage Monitoring System, using Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform (MCVP).The system aims
Danone Carbon Neutral Certificate
Danone announces landmark carbon neutral certification ofits baby formula production facility in Wexford (Ireland),in line with its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action This certification is a step towards realizing Danone’s commitment to achieving zeronet carbon emissions
Harvester Operator
Dick Brothers Forestry require an experienced harvester operator to work on contracts across the Scottish Borders and South West Scotland Full FMOC and EFAW+F certification required Please contact Bob on 07774716643 for further details or email bruce@dickbrothers.co.uk
HGV Class 1 Drivers for immediate start
Michael Doherty Haulage Ltd currently have a Job Vacancy based In Omagh To operate Timber Crane. Must Have all CPC. Training will be provided! 28 Days paid holiday per annum (Incl Bank Holidays). If you are interested in
Forest Markets Remain Strong
Covid 19 Has Not Stopped the Global Trade of Forest Products The Coronavirus Epidemic has negatively impacted the Forest supply chains for numerous industry sectors worldwide over the past few months. Many commodity products saw reduced trade during
Smart Tires Are Coming
SMART TIRES ARE COMING – HOW CONSUMERS WILL BENEFIT FROM SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Self-driving cars also set requirements for tires. Sensors connected to tires will be one of the things that play an important role when machines observe driving
Forestry car parks set for phased re-opening
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is starting to open its forest car parks from Friday 3 July onwards, in line with current Scottish Government COVID-19 guidance. The re-opening will be carried out on a phased basis which will
Height Restrictions on Timber Framed Housing
A potential barrier in the road to reaching net zero targets Following the recent reporting of the UK Government’s decision to reduce the height of timber framed buildings from six storeys to four, Angus Mcfarlane, General Manager at
From Gremo to EcoLog
At Eco Log they are proud to carry on the Gremo legacy as they welcome four smaller machine models in shining yellow tones to their existing range. Only one of the Gremo models has been discontinued, the 1450F
Sedu Forestry School and Logset
Important collaboration between Sedu forestry school and Logset Sedu Ähtäri forestry school campus in Tuomarniemi, Finland is surrounded by beautifully green summer trees and a lake surface that glistens in the sun. Several students will begin their forest
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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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