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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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GMT Total Tree Control with a grapple saw
The Dutch company GMT Equipment is about to introduce a new product: the GMT TTC grapple saw. TTC stands for Total Tree Control. The products will enter the market as GMT035 TTC and GMT050 TTC. With the existing
New Keto Thinning Head
KetoForst W Eco Harvesting HeadThis is a tried and tested specialised head for first thinning operations. This little head has big properties which offers outstanding performance. It has a felling diameter of 40 cm/ 16 inch and can
Fecon Blackhawk Mulcher
Fecon has released its new Blackhawk knife-tool mulching head, which quickly and efficiently shreds standing vegetation and processes material on the ground. Designed specifically as a knife tool mulcher, every aspect of the including rotor diameter and size,
Mounding Operator
We require an experienced mounding Operator for work on Island of Mull, work then progresses to Inverness and surrounding area. Good rates of pay. and monthly bonus to over a certain amount of ground covered. Please contact Gavin
Ponsse interim financial report
PRESIDENT AND CEO of PONSSE JUHO NUMMELA: The second quarter was highly challenging for Ponsse due to the coronavirus pandemic. Challenges that started from problems in the availability of components escalated rapidly into a demand crisis as a
Vauxhall confirms price of electric Vivaro
Vauxhall has confirmed the pricing and specification for the Vivaro-e its first factory-built, fully electric van. The new electric Vauxhall Vivaro van is available in two trim levels, Dynamic and Elite, two lengths, two bodies (van and double-cab) and
Carbon Capture in forests almost doubled
Harvard study shows accelerated rates for forest carbon capture Climate change has increased the productivity of forests, according to a new study that synthesizes hundreds of thousands of carbon observations collected over the last quarter century at the
Timo Ylänen appointed Vice President
Timo Ylänen appointed Vice President, Worldwide Forestry, Deere & Company Timo Ylänen appointed Vice President, Worldwide Forestry, Deere & Company Timo Ylänen, Director, John Deere Forestry Oy, has been appointed Vice President, Worldwide Forestry, Deere & Company. In
Excavator Operator Required
Experienced excavator operator required. The right candidate must be motivated, able to work independently, using their own initiative, in remote locations across Scotland and Northern England and work to a high standard. Vehicle and fuel card provided along
Doosan DX235LCR-5 for Forestry
Doosan DX235LCR-5 Excels in Demanding Forestry Work The Bühler forestry operation, based in Schenkenzell in Germany, specializes in the harvesting of heavy timber from the most difficult of terrains. This task requires enormously powerful machines with high hydraulic
Tigercat’s new H Series Skidders
Tigercat’s advanced, efficient and refined skidders just got a whole lot better with a completely redesigned operator station and numerous advancements to boost productivity and minimize downtime. Tigercat H-series skidders introduce a new, larger cab, while improving serviceability,
Husqvarna X-Cut C85 Professional Chain
Husqvarna has poured more than 60 years of experience and knowledge into a saw chain that will perform optimally and deliver a cutting experience few can match. A full chisel 3/8” chain with a 1.5mm gauge for professional
FLS’ behind the scenes effort
FLS’ behind the scenes effort keeps Covid-19 effort on track The constant supply of timber required to support the national COVID-19 effort has seen Forestry and Land Scotland’s, FLS’, civil engineering team hard at work to keep harvesting
Ponsse Sponsors Kuopion Palloseura
Vieremä forest machine company Ponsse and Kuopion Palloseura have signed a significant cooperation agreement.The most visible element of cooperation will be in the tamperen palloseura’s jerseys in the upcoming Champions League qualifying matches, where Ponsse is KuPS’s main
Forwarder and Chipper Yard operators required
FORWARDER OPERATORS AND CHIPPER/YARD OPERATOR REQUIRED TO JOIN OUR TEAM. Forwader OperatorsExperienced self motivated team players capable of working to a good standard and able to work using their own initiative.Work is predominately in the Central belt, Borders,
A new Generation of harvester rotators
The forestry industry has undergone a tremendous development where larger and stronger machines place higher demands on rotators functionality. Indexator continues to contribute to increased productivity and presents tomorrow’s more powerful harvest rotators that can cope with greater
Harvester Operator Required
Dick Brothers Forestry requires an experienced harvester operator to work on contracts in Argyll, Scotland. Full FMOC and EFAW+F certification required. Please contact Davie on 07774716645 for further details and to express your interest. Alternatively, you can email
Vodafone UK Connecting Trees
UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is involved in the project with telecoms company Vodafone and forestry research specialist Forest Research. It involves using sensors attached to trees and connected through Vodafone’s narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) network
Tender Sales
Listed below are details of Forestry England and Forest and Land Scotland’s tender sales. Closing dates are during September for most parcels of timber https://esales.forestryengland.uk/public-sales-events/
Biomass Poll, Fact or Fiction
Biomass UK has responded to a recent online poll by YouGov, commissioned by a number of environmental groups campaigning against UK biomass subsidies. The poll by YouGov was commissioned by the ‘Cut Carbon Not Forests’ campaign, which is
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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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