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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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Boris Johnson to discuss Newton Rigg’s Future
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to discuss Newton Rigg with the Secretary of State for Education and Neil Hudson MP In Prime Minister’s Questions today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that he would ‘have a proper conversation’ regarding
Komatsu Upgrades XT-5
Komatsu Upgrades XT-5 Family of Tracked Feller Bunchers with Performance Improvements, Special Warranty Program To better meet customer needs, Komatsu is upgrading its XT-5 family of tracked feller bunchers, adding performance and operator improvements, as well as covering
“Best of British” Special Feature
With the APF being postponed we thought we would include a special feature in the September issue of Forest Machine Magazine to celebrate the “Very Best of British.” Our magazine will be promoting UK companies that manufacture forestry
Developers warned over tree felling
Scottish Forestry is warning developers to get in touch before felling trees or risk hefty fines or losing the chance to build on a site for up to 10 years. Since April 2019, the felling permissions system changed
UPM Half-Year Financial Report
UPM Half-Year Financial Report 2020: Q2 impacted by lockdowns, transformative growth projects on track UPM Half-Year Financial Report 2020:Q2 impacted by lockdowns, transformative growth projects on track Q2 2020 highlights Sales decreased by 20% to EUR 2,077 million (2,605
Russian Forestry Company signs agreement
ULK Russian Forestry company signs an agreement with WWF and Greenpeace ULK, one of Russia’s largest forestry group of companies recently signed an agreement with WWF Russia. It aims to preserve valuable forests located along spawning rivers in the
Harvester Operator Required
Experienced harvester operator required to join the team, John Deere 1170e working mainly in Scottish Borders, FMOC and first aid +F is essential, paid by the hour. Joe McKnight Tel 07733105043 Only experienced operators need apply Forest Machine
SCA confirms an increase in harvesting
SCA of Sweden has confirmed a new harvesting plan which shows that its harvesting level will increase over the coming five years by an additional one million cubic metres per year over the current level. SCA is Europe’s
The all new AFM 75 processing head
The new AFM 75 is a tough-built processing head with high feeding power and excellent geometry for the most demanding logging operations worldwide. With its new HD frame and pins made from SSAB RUUKKI Scandinavian quality steel and
Kalmar Zero Emission RTGs
Kalmar Zero Emission RTGs chosen by Safiport Derince in Turkey Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to supply two Zero Emission rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to Safi Derince International Port in Turkey. The order, which
Frugalpac Papercard Wine Bottle
British sustainable packaging company Frugalpac has launched a wine bottle made from 94% recycled paperboard, which it said has a carbon footprint 84% less than that of glass. The Frugal bottle is made from predominantly recycled paperboard, and
Preserving Finnish History
Two hours to the northeast of Helsinki and 30 minutes from the city of Kouvola lies an encapsulation of Finnish nature and history. The first Verla groundwood mill was established in 1872, with a board mill built a
International survey on forest education
International survey on forest education around the world FAO, the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) launched a comprehensive survey on forest education across the world. The survey is an ambitious effort to
Norske Skog demand down
Norske Skog’s demand and profits have come down mainly due to national restrictions on the movement of goods and people following the outbreak of the corona pandemic. The restrictions had severe negative impact on operations due to a
A trillion trees is not enough
How many trees are there on Earth? It sounds like an impossible question, but researchers at the Crowther Lab have come up with a number: 3.04 trillion – or roughly 422 trees per person. That may seem huge,
Harvester & Forwarder Operators
RJ Fukes Forestry Services are currently recruiting for Harvester and Forwarder operators to work with in our company based in Wales and Scotland. All interested parties please contact our Southern office in Wales Tel 01550721641
Södra looks ahead to post Covid-19
Södra invests in the future The global outbreak of COVID-19 has led to a serious global crisis. The extent of the economic impact is uncertain, since both production and demand for forestry products have declined globally according to
ECHO Free Second Battery
Get a free second battery worth up to £199 with ECHO 58v Cordless tool range ECHO 58V tool range is an interchangeable battery system whereby one battery fits multiple power tools. When you’re on the go and busy
Wood CO2ts less
Wood CO2ts less marketing campaign launched An industry-wide campaign – Wood CO2ts less – has launched to encourage greater use of wood. The campaign, developed by Swedish Wood in co-operation with Wood for Good and Confederation of Timber
Harvester Operator Required
Colin Stevens Forestry Ltd requires an experienced Harvester operator for the North of England and Borders, please contact Colin 07977674153
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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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