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PlantMax has been developed by Plantma AB for the mechanised planting of forestry seedlings.
Sisu Auto – 90 years of the Finnish Automotive Industry
“Sisu is a Finnish concept described as stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience, and hardiness and is held by Finns themselves to express their national character.” Sisu company’s long history provides an excellent basis for the
Pilot program for ultra-early wildfire detection
Visionary forest owners sought to join trailblazing pilot program for ultra-early wildfire detection Startup Dryad Networks today announced a pilot program for its ultra-early wildfire detection IoT (Internet of Things) solution. The firm is looking to partner with up to
Ford All-Electric E-Transit
Ford All-Electric E-Transit to Deliver New Level of Productivity and Value to European Businesses Ford E-Transit to provide European customers with class-leading combination of capability, low cost of ownership and productivity-boosting connected services E-Transit to deliver outstanding value
James V Stronach
Retirement is not the end of the road but the beginning of the open highway Starting the magazine has afforded me the privilege of meeting and getting to know many people who are instrumental in keeping the wheels
05-09-2021
This weeks used forestry machines for sale include a Rottne F9, Mecanil grapplesaw, Man TGA, Ponsse Wisent Forwarder, Nokka Energy Grapple, Nokka Forestry trailer and Cranes, Posch S360 Firewood Processor, Moheda M91 Trailer With K35 Crane and more….
Timber prices jump 23% in a month
The price of some imported Timber has jumped 23% in just one month in the UK. The price of imported sawn or planed wood jumped by more than a fifth between June and July, according to the latest
Kingwell-Holdings
Kingwell-Holdings, Forestry and Vegetation Management If you are looking for a professional company to carry out your Timber Harvesting and Biomass recovery, Ecological services, Site Clearances, Tree Clearance, Stump Removal, Deep Plough Contracting and Deep Rotovation work then
FISA, Timber Haulage Induction Video for new entrants
“The Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) are pleased to present a great new online resource for the sector – A Forest Haulage Induction Video which can be viewed at https://ukfisa.com/Safety/Safety-Library/forest-haulage-induction-video. As the haulage industry currently works through some
Our tree planting dilemma
Plastic is a problem. It doesn’t biodegrade and it’s not environmentally friendly. Yet it’s often turned to for its longevity and effectiveness when it comes to protecting young trees from damage. The UK’s Woodland Trust wants to revolutionise
Logset invests in harvester head production
During spring 2021 Logset has made comprehensive investments in the harvester head assembly at the factory in Koivulahti. New harvester head assembly spaces have been built which increases the production capacity by 50 %. Next to the assembly
Fecon Compact Stumpex
FECON Compact Stumpex Wins Rental Magazine Editor’s Choice Award Fecon LLC announces that their innovative Compact STUMPEX, a slow speed, high-torque auger style stump grinder has been awarded the prestigious Editor’s Choice Award from Rental Magazine. The awards recognize
Nationwide TMK Tree Shear Hire
Nationwide TMK Tree Shear hire from NCD Equipment. Nationwide TMK Tree Shear hire from NCD Equipment. Suitable for excavators from 2.5-25 tons. Weekly and long term hire rates available Competitively Priced, Excellent Range of Head Stocks Available to Meet Your Needs Please
Forest Machine Production To Begin At New Komatsu Forest Factory
Forest machine production is soon to begin at Komatsu Forest’s newly built factory outside Umeå in northern Sweden. Here, assembly will take place on a single production line, around which the flows of both materials and people are
BSW Group Comes Together To Facilitate Creation Of Selco Forest
The largest integrated forestry business in the UK, BSW Group was central to finalising an agreement for Selco Builders Warehouse to buy 8,000 woodland-generated carbon credits. BSW Timber customer Selco committed to offsetting the emissions of their home deliveries. This
Forwarder Operator for the Lochaber area
We are looking to recruit a Forwarder Operator for work based in the Lochaber area. Ideally looking for an experienced fully qualified operator but will consider training and assisting with necessary assessments for the right candidate. ESSENTIAL;~ Full
Forest Machine Production To Begin At New Komatsu Forest Factory
Forest machine production is soon to begin at Komatsu Forest’s newly built factory outside Umeå in northern Sweden. Here, assembly will take place on a single production line, around which the flows of both materials and people are
Service Manager, John Deere Forestry
Service Manager required for John Deere Forestry based in Perth, Scotland Find Us On Forest Machine Magazine is written and edited by a forest professional with over 40 years hands on experience. We are dedicated to keeping you informed
Forestry Commission acts on bark beetle tree pest
New breeding populations of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) have been discovered in Kent and East Sussex. From:Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Forestry Commission, and Animal and Plant Health Agency Woodland managers, land owners, the forest
Northern Ireland “Forestry’s a Dirty Word”
Northern Ireland Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Pippa Hackett, was told that forestry is a dirty word, that jobs are on the line, and that
Have Your Say
In each issue of Forest Machine Magazine we speak anonymously to people within the industry for their gripes on current forestry topics It appears forestry contractors have lost a pound and found a penny. This should have been
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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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