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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.
Nokian Tyres – More Sizes
Nokian Tyres – more contracting power Nokian Ground King tire family gets broader Nokian Ground King was the major tractor tire release by Nokian Tyres in 2019. Its unique Hybrilug™ technology effectively combines the best features of lug
Will Wood have the capacity to feed sustainability?
Wood is the resource the world is relying on for its low carbon future. It’s touted as a replacement for concrete and steel, fossil fuels, power and plastics. But is there enough of it to go around The
Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness in Forestry – When you can’t see the wood for the trees Mental health problems are a growing concern. One in five adults in the UK has considered taking their own life, a very sobering
CMC is maybe the least known forest product
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is perhaps the least known product coming from the forest, which is surprising given its significance. It does not normally play the starring role in any product, but it is still needed everywhere. CMC is
Logset 5F Forwarder is Renewed
The compact 12-ton Logset 5F GT forwarder is the most sold Logset forwarder model in Finland, the Baltic countries and France. Its low own weight and high power make the machine suitable for thinning operations and smaller clear-felling
Increased Felling costs in Sweden
Felling costs in Sweden have increased due to bark beetle and fires The cost of felling in large scale forestry increased by 6% in 2019, according to new statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency. Difficult fellings that were caused
FinnMETKO 2020
FinnMETKO 2020 exhibition will be held from 3rd – 5th September Finland’s largest trade fair for the machinery industry, FinnMETKO 2020, will be held as planned in Jämsä from 3.–5.9.2020. The exhibition will comply with official guidance issued
H. Norgrens Entreprenad AB
Together with his five employees, Henrik Norgren works the southern forests of Hälsingland in central Sweden – from Edsbyn in the west to Söderhamn in the east. His company, H. Norgrens Entreprenad AB, conducts assignments on behalf of
New 2020 CUPRA Ateca
New 2020 CUPRA Ateca – 0.3 seconds quicker to 62 than the last one The new CUPRA Ateca for 2020 is faster, has bucket seats as standard, looks meaner and has more technology to play with. Here she
New AEBS-3 for DAF LF CF and XF trucks
To further increase vehicle and road safety, DAF Trucks introduces an improved AEBS system for its complete range of LF, CF and XF models: AEBS-3. This third generation Advanced Emergency Braking System can provide up to full autonomous
Konrad Forsttechnik GmbH
Konrad Alpine Logging Inevitably with the magazine, the lines between holidays and work trips are often blurred. One such holiday saw us touring Germany and Austria on a Honda 600RR motorbike with a stop at Konrad Forsttechnik GmbH.
Feldmuehle produces vegan paper
Feldmuehle GmbH, leading manufacturer of label and flexible packaging papers, produces vegan paper. More and more consumers and manufacturers are refusing to buy products that contain animal ingredients. Since this topic is also very important to us, we
Verso’s Paper Mill Shutdown
Verso’s Paper Mill in Duluth, Minnesota announces indefinite shutdown Verso Corp. is indefinitely closing its Duluth paper mill putting 235 employees out of work and placing the future of the mill in question. The Ohio-based company will also
Forest School Builds on Historic Strengths
On July 1, the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies will be known as the Yale School of the Environment. Simultaneously, we will establish The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment in recognition of the ongoing importance of forestry.
Early alarm for forest fires
Self-powered ‘paper chips’ could help sound an early alarm for forest fires Recent devastating fires in the Amazon rain forest and the Australian bush highlight the need to detect forest fires at early stages, before they blaze out
Consultation launched
Consultation launched on the England Tree Strategy Government consults on plans to update its policy for trees, woodland and forestry through creation of a new England Tree Strategy. Consultation to run for 12 weeks, seeking views on how to
Regional Forestry Hubs
The Queensland forestry industry is being boosted by a $2.2 million Morrison Government investment in Regional Forestry Hubs. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator Jonno Duniam said that establishing two new Regional Forestry Hubs in South-East Queensland
Australia’s Bio-energy Roadmap
Bio-energy Roadmap – Opportunity for Australia to catch up and compete with the rest of the world The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is urging the Federal Government to commit $50 million in funding to help turbocharge the
STORA ENSO
STORA ENSO FROM WOOD BATTERIES TO ELECTRIC CARS Stora Enso responds to the demand of the world battery market by developing renewable alternatives to the needs of the automotive industry, for example. A test facility is currently being
EOS SUMMER GENERAL ASSEMBLY
COVID-19 RECOVERY AND BARK BEETLES AT THE HEART OF THE EOS SUMMER GENERAL ASSEMBLY One of main topics of the General Assembly was the country-by-country analysis of the impact that the sudden coronavirus outbreak had on the sawmill
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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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