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Wildfire in radioactive forest spreads near Chernobyl
Wildfire burning in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Photo by Yaroslav Yemelianenko. The fire has come to within about two kilometers of the abandoned nuclear reactor that exploded in 1986. The wildfire burning through the radioactive forest in Ukraine
Forest Live 2020 cancelled
Image credit Lee Blanchflower Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, where acts perform in spectacular woodland locations around the country has been cancelled. Forestry England statement: We are sorry to disappoint the Forest Live
Pulp production surging while lumber producers wait on U.S. housing starts
By: Ian Ross The unexpected consumer run on toilet paper during the COVID-19 outbreak has provided an opportunistic teaching point. Derek Nighbor, president-CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), said panicked buying of specialty paper products delivered a “big surprise” to
Nordic sawmillers reduce production in response to reduced UK demand
Several key Nordic softwood sawmillers have implemented production cutbacks in response to reduced UK demand for sawn timber. Bergs Timber and Södra were two large Nordic sawmillers to make announcements after UK and European government restrictions aimed at
Keeping Timber Hauliers Safe
The stereotypical logging truck driver is a super tough guy, he can of course handle the big rig, the rough roads, long hours, work in all weathers and still jump out the cab wearing only a faded V8
Deere Begins Production Of Protective Face Shields for Health-Care Workers
Deere, in collaboration with the UAW, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association has joined a number of organizations and companies across the country to produce protective face shields for health-care workers in response
Logset 8 H GTE Hybrid for Sedu Ähtäri Tuomarniemi
The new Logset 8 H GTE Hybrid Harvester has been delivered to Sedu Ähtäri Tuomarniemi forest machine school. At the same time, Sedu Ähtäri also acquired a Logset simulator to support the forest machine driver teaching. With these
Fuelwood Become New Agents For Mecanil Grapple Saws And Felling Heads
Mecanil is the manufacturer of high-quality, safe and easy-to-use grapple saws and felling heads for the tree care and forest industry. We have our own patented products such as energy heads, grapple saws, grapple saw units and wood
TIMBER TRADE SLOW BUT RESILIENT DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
The timber trade is facing a significant decrease in demand for products according to a TTF survey of members, with more than 60% of respondents now accessing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). This reflects construction sites closing
James Jones (Pallets and Packaging) has been working harder than ever to service critical supply chains
Government has recognised the essential role of wooden pallets in keeping supplies of food and medicine flowing during this challenging period. James Jones (Pallets & Packaging) has been working harder than ever – sawing timber to make new
New framework will help decide which trees are best in the fight against air pollution
A study from the University of Surrey has provided a comprehensive guide on which tree species are best for combatting air pollution that originates from our roads – along with suggestions for how to plant these green barriers
Environmental groups condemn Estonia’s rejection of ‘climate and biodiversity centered’ forestry impact assessment
The Global Forest Coalition, a coalition of more than 100 NGOs and Indigenous Peoples’ organizations from 65 different countries, along with 27 additional groups, are calling on the Estonian Ministry of the Environment to reverse its decision to
Wildfire Danger Assessment for Wednesday 7th April – Friday 10th April 2020 for Scotland.
Locations & assessment: North, north-west, north-east and east Scotland EXTREME Tuesday 7th AprilEast and north-east Scotland VERY HIGH Thursday 8th – Friday 9th AprilNorth-east Scotland VERY HIGH Friday 10th AprilOther areas MODERATE 7th April, this area expanding 8th
DEMO INTERNATIONAL® TO BE POSTPONED TO 2021
Over the last 50 years, Demo International has become North America’s largest and most recognized ‘live, in-woods’ forestry equipment show; this years’ event scheduled for September 24-26, 2020 in Venosta, Quebec in the Gatineau Valley Region was shaping
Metsä Group’s investment projects in Finland progress – the world’s most modern sawmill will be built in Rauma
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has made the decision to build the world’s most modern sawmill in Rauma. The value of the investment is approximately EUR 200 million. Construction will begin in the spring of 2020. Production
Tilhill Guidance Summary Page: Government and Confor Information
Tilhill is constantly monitoring the information coming from Government through their daily updates and gathering as much relevent information as possible on this page. This is in order to provide everyone with an up to date one-stop-shop summary
Bayernlift relies on the Woodcracker® CS smart grapple saw for storm damage
The Bayernlift company from Georgensmünd in Middle Franconia (DE) recently decided on a Woodcracker® CS580 smart for attachment to a telescopic loader. The company owns a Merlo telescopic loader, which it now wants to use for forestry operations. Bayernlift originally focused on
World Crane Championship 2020 is cancelled
Regretfully, we need to cancel The World Crane Championship (WCC) 2020 including local qualification rounds. It is not a decision we have taken lightly, but in the interest of containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the
Rototilt’s fully automatic quick coupler system attracts major attention at CONEXPO
Tiltrotators were a big hit at the CONEXPO construction trade show in Las Vegas. Rototilt was well represented among the machine manufacturers, as well as its own live demonstration. The greatest splash by far was made by the
Temporary furloughs at Södra Wood
Södra Wood is implementing temporary partial furloughs at its production facilities in Mönsterås and Orrefors due to a reduction in demand in the UK and the Republic of Ireland during the ongoing pandemic. Södra Wood Ltd in the
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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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