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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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Cat® pin grabber
Cat® Pin Grabber Couplers Boost Productivity, Reliability, and Keep Safety a Priority Cat® pin grabber couplers bring a new level of productivity allowing the operator to change tools in a matter of seconds rather than minutes. Excavators of
Lister Wilder grows its forestry machinery
Lister Wilder grows its forestry machinery offering and becomes exclusive dealer of highly acclaimed Kesla franchise in the South Lister Wilder is delighted to announce that it will bring Kesla into the fold from1st of June 2020 and
Excluded from ancestral forest
Kenya’s Mau Ogiek Remain excluded from ancestral forest three years after landmark land rights win Three years after Kenya’s indigenous Ogiek people received legal recognition of their rights over their ancestral land, the ruling remains unimplemented, and the
Indigenous burning practices adopted
Indigenous burning practices to be adopted in WA-first The traditional burning practices of Australia’s First Peoples will become part of Western Australia’s efforts at reducing bushfire risks following the creation of a Traditional Fire Programs Coordinator role. The
Sumitomo Forestry
Sumitomo develops new fireproof wooden beam Sumitomo Forestry has developed a wooden beam which has received certification after passing the Japanese performance evaluation test as a two hour fireproof structural member. Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (President and Representative
Factory Reopens
Komatsu Forest Factory Reopens We have good news about our factory which is now up and running again. Thanks to the fact that a lot of our suppliers recently have been able to reopen their production, we can
Metsä Group’s investment
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
First wooden wind turbine erected in Sweden
The first wooden wind powered turbine has been erected in Sweden and is now ready to go in Björkö outside Gothenburg. The tower is 30 meters high and was erected by the Modvion. The wood construction is as
Four new wooden buildings constructed
Four wooden, multi-storey apartment buildings with Kerto LVL (laminated veneer lumber) elements are being built in the Linnanfältti area in Turku, Finland, and the third of them is under construction now. Linnanfältti is a modern, wooden residential area
Pineridge Chippers
Pineridge Chippers of Alberta, Canada are a harvesting, haulage and chipping company processing around 1 million tonnes of timber each year Forestry is a fascinating industry and it is always interesting to explore the different harvesting techniques used
Canfor to Close Isle Pierre Sawmill
Canfor Corporation has announced it will be closing its Isle Pierre sawmill, which is located near Prince George, British Columbia. The closure will take effect in the third quarter of 2020 following an orderly wind down of operations.
Modernizing Forest Management Rules
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management is proposing updates to antiquated regulations governing administration of timber sales and protest of forest management decisions, which haven’t been revised in more than 35 years. This proposal more effectively executes the
NSW to be rejuvenated by largest replanting in its history
Fire-affected forests will soon be rejuvenated with new life as the NSW Government embarks on the largest replanting program in the state’s history, beginning with an injection of $46 million into Forestry Corporation. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible
Approving Mass Timber Construction
City of Vancouver tall wood building decision supports climate action and BC jobs. The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) applauds today’s decision by City of Vancouver Council to approve by-law amendments allowing mass timber construction up to
Spaldings expands its forestry and arborist range
Spaldings expands its forestry and arborist range with Honda brushcutters and other power tools Honda brushcutters, including new cordless electric models, have been added to the extensive range of products available to foresters and arborists by Spaldings, the
Stora Enso’s Drone detect insects from the air
Stora Enso’s drone photographed thousands of trees – insect damage can be seen in the air Stora Enso Metsä’s drone survey utilized a miniature helicopter and a multispectral camera to detect printer damage. The image interpretation application was
Ponsse’s Board of Directors elected Jarmo Vidgrén as its Chairman
Ponsse Plc has appointed a new Chairman of the Board of Directors. At its organising meeting held today, Ponsse’s Board of Directors elected Jarmo Vidgrén as its Chairman. Juha Vidgrén, Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors since
Fuelwood Open Days
Following the cancellation of the APF show in September, FUELWOOD will be hosting a demonstration week at their newly refurbished site in Warwick, from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th September 2020. FUELWOOD SCOTLAND will also be hosting Demonstration
Woodcracker®-attachments and the mobile rehandling excavator Liebherr LH22
The various attachments from Woodcracker® on a mobile excavator LH22 Industry offer numerous possible applications and a maximum of flexibility whilst working. Tasks in any situation and condition are challenged in no time. The carrier vehicle, a Liebherr
APF 2020 Postponed
Due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Covid 19 the Directors of APF 2020 have taken the difficult decision to postpone the event this year. Our revised plan is to roll forward the show to 23/24/25th September 2021 at
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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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