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PlantMax has been developed by Plantma AB for the mechanised planting of forestry seedlings.
Upgraded Design For Komatsu C-heads
From June 1, the cutting unit on all Komatsu C-heads, Constant Cut, will receive an upgraded design. The upgrade contains no less than 25 points and represents a number of improvements for customers, both in terms of increased
Eastman Forest Products Inc
Every logging crew has its own story, and the crew that moves the wood at Eastman Forest Products, Inc. is no exception. By Wendy Farrand This small family run business has found its sweet spot when it comes
New PEUGEOT e-EXPERT Hydrogen
Pushing its requirement to drastically reduce the local emissions of its vehicles ever further, PEUGEOT has become one of the very first manufacturers to offer in series production, from 2021 onwards, in the compact utility van segment, in addition to its combustion
Rottne Launch Two New Spare Part Kits
“We listen, and take into account our customers’ wishes” To facilitate work in the forest, Rottne Industri AB has developed two spare parts kits that are now available for immediate delivery. These are a Field Hose Kit for
Kesla’s in #kummitilassa!
Kesla has chosen support for children’s and young people’s mental health work through the Godparents Association of Children’s Clinics as the main donation target for 2021. “Children and young people have a future, which is why supporting them
Liddle Forestry: A Cut Above
Forest Machine Magazine visits Kielder forest to catch up with Stu Liddle of Liddle Forestry who has a team of chainsaw operators working in the North East and Scottish Borders. I have seen and heard of many chainsaw
Wood-Mizer LT15 At Work With Log Homes
The Wood-Mizer LT15/MP100 combination is growing quite popular among log home builders, timber framers, and anyone supplying high quality beams for builders. For Hanis Log Homes in the Czech Republic, log home construction is a big business. Employing
Daimler Truck AG and CATL Expand Partnership
Joint development of sophisticated truck-focused batteries and supply agreed beyond 2030 Stuttgart, Germany / Ningde, China – Today, commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck AG and lithium-ion battery manufacturer and developer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) – both global leaders
BSW Timber Ltd Acquires Bayram Timber Ltd.
BSW Timber Ltd, the UK’s largest integrated forestry and sawmilling group, has acquired Bayram Timber Ltd. Established over 20 years ago, Bayram is a market leading timber processor and manufacturer, and a key supplier into the UK caravan,
Hart Forestry Ltd, Forestry Workers Required
Hart Forestry require machine operators and hand cutters for an extensive program of forestry operations across the South of England. Forestry experience and a mechanical background are desirable. FMOC certification can be arranged for those with machine experience
The New Waratah H423
Waratah’s New H423 masters fast, precise felling and crosscutting The new H423 from Waratah Forestry Equipment is designed to carry out a wide range of harvesting jobs from early to late thinnings, and even light regeneration harvesting. With
Burnroot Sawmill: 60 Years After The Muckle Storm
David Leslie, Joint Managing Director, discusses the technical advancement of the James Jones sawmill in Aboyne On a stormy night in January 1953 – laterknown as The Muckle Storm – trees crashed to the ground in their tens
Notice of Agreement : Glennon Brothers
Glennon Brothers, a third-generation family timber processing business, has entered into an agreement with SHV Energy to purchase Balcas Ltd, subject to approval from the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK and Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
From Doom and Gloom to Boom and Bloom
Upsurge In Demand For Softwood Imports The Timber Trade Federation predicted that 2020 would be the worst year on record with widespread job losses and many companies facing financial ruin. The economy was shut. The real horror of
Synne Henriksen: Logging In Norway
Whenever I think of commercial forestry, Sweden and Finland are normally the first places that spring to mind. This is probably due to their vast forestry resources and the fact that much of the harvesting equipment we use
LOGSET AND GREEN PROJECTS SIGN A DEALER AGREEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
Finnish forest machine manufacturer Logset Oy and South African forest machine dealer Green Projects have signed a dealer agreement to market and sell Logset products in Southern Africa. For Logset this means claiming an area on a new
Car and Phone Batteries made from Trees, Nippon Paper
The Japan Times – It’s a potential leap in technology that most scientists remain skeptical about, but which a Japanese paper producer is determined to pursue: using trees to develop a successor to lithium-ion batteries for electric cars. Nippon
KockUps With A Kockums
In 1986 I successfully tendered for a harvesting contract in North West Wales from the Forestry Commission. It was a flat, wet, peaty windblown site with over 3000m³ of .05m³ Sitka spruce which was very poor quality, but
John Deere Improves Window Quality on Its G-Series Harvesters and Forwarders
Improving the durability of its machines, John Deere now features RENCRAFT® Super Hard Coat polycarbonate windows as a standard offering on its G-Series harvesters and G-Series forwarders. Providing enhancements over the windows previously used, the upgraded windows are
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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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