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Welcome to our November 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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Ecological Logging, horse logging in the Lake District
I love watching horses working in the forest – it projects me right back to when I was a youngster spending much of my time with a big white Welsh Cob horse named Charlie, extracting first thinnings for
Strong market recovery with import timber
Timber and panel import volumes performed strongly in October 2020 for the fifth consecutive month since June, according to the latest timber statistics for October 2020. The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) monthly report reveals total import volumes for
Keeping a Jaguar sheltered
Jaguar Land Rover’s Advanced Product Creation Centre has the largest engineered timber roof in the UK, reflecting the design quality and company values associated with one of Britain’s most iconic automotive businesses. The Gaydon site forms part of Jaguar Land Rover’s
Stihl launches first climbing helmet
Offering the highest levels of safety for arborists and tree surgeons, STIHL has launched its first multi-norm helmet, the X-Climb. Designed for use on the ground as well as climbing, it offers full ear and face protection. Ideal
Check out what’s coming up in our latest issue
Our first issue of the year is off to the printers and should be arriving on your doorstep very soon. We might be in a Covid-19 lockdown situation but that doesn’t prevent us finding some great features to
John Deere, New Options For Forwarder Booms
John Deere is launching redesigned jib boom options equipped with a hidden hose extension for forwarders with CF5, CF7 and CF7S booms. The redesigned jib booms bring a clear improvement in usability, durability and serviceability. The new XI-designated
One man Rare Folding Cross Cut Saw From between 1915 and 1926
This rare item is for sale but any information you have regarding the history of these saws would be very welcome “Rare and in excellent condition. TELES one man folding cross-cut saw. Dating from 1915-1926, this recently discovered
Milwaukee next-generation compact m18 fuel™
Milwaukee next-generation compact m18 fuel™ impact wrenches are only 124mm long and deliver up to 339 nm of torque where larger nut wrenches can’t fit. “In the third generation of Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ impact wrenches, we have shortened the
Scania introduces disengageable tandem axle
• Scania is introducing RB662 as a liftable and disengageable tandem bogie.• Ideal for 6×4 or 8×4 applications such as tippers, timber trucks and other vehicles that often run unladen in one direction, reducing fuel consumption by up
Premier Forest Group looking forward to Growth in 2021
Premier Forest Group is now forecasting 20% growth in turnover and strong profits for its 2020/21 financial year, as a result of increased demand and product inflation. The Chief Executive of leading timber company Premier Forest Group has
Heat transfer fluids:
The blueprint for successful maintenance Heat transfer systems are designed to carry thermal energy away from a heat source to a point of use using a heat transfer fluid. With each system designed and sized around the physical
Komatsu Photo Contest
The Komatsu photo contest has ended. Many thanks to you who have produced a huge amount of photographic material for use on an appropriate occasion in the last couple of years! December 2020 was therefore the last opportunity
Andy Read Harvesting with Gremo Forestry Equipment
Andy Read is a timber harvesting contractor who carries out thinning and clearfell work in southern England using his Gremo harvester and forwarder. I recently visited Andy on a hardwood job he was working near Basingstoke. Driving down
The UK will be facing timber shortages well into 2021
The UK is facing a six-month shortage in its timber supply, according to the Timber Trade Federation UK disruption caused by Covid-19, combined with huge domestic demand for timber during lockdown, has already affected its availability. And now
STIHL technology receives Award of Excellence
The STIHL MS 400 C-M is the world’s first chainsaw with magnesium piston technology. The component and the production process specially developed for it have now been recognised by the International Magnesium Association (IMA) and presented with the
PIKA the first purpose built forestry timber harvester
The first fully mobile timber harvester was the PIKA model 75. It was built in 1974 by Sakari Pinomäki, a Finnish systems engineer and inventor who pioneered the mechanised forest industry. He was the founder of PIKA forest
Seppi releases new forestry tiller with operator advantages
The Seppi Supersoil 2-speed Powershift is the newest version of the company’s forestry tiller and stone crusher. It is able to crush stones up to 50cm in diameter, grind big stumps and till the soil up to 30cm
H2Accelerate –hydrogen Trucking new collaboration for zero emission
hydrogen trucking at mass-market scale Daimler Truck AG, IVECO, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group today committed to work together to help create the conditions for the mass-market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe. As a growing number
Welte Forest Machines, where power meets agility
On a recent trip to Southern Germany we were visiting Daniel Shatzle “Die Baumschubser” for a few days and as a surprise he had made arrangements for us to visit the Welte Forst und Spezialfahrzeuge factory in Umkirch. We
Swedish Forestry Expo Postponed until 28-30 April 2022
New dates for the trade fair Swedish Forestry Expo – 28th – 30th of April 2022. The decision has been made by MaskinLeverantörerna and At Event Sweden AB, the organizer of the fair. Swedish Forestry Expo was supposed
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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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