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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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Barko Hydraulics Welcomes New Dealer
Superior, Wisconsin – Barko Hydraulics (Barko) is pleased to announce the addition of Heavy Machines, Inc. (Heavy Machines) as the new Barko forestry equipment dealer for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. As a diversified equipment distributor serving
Plant Power: Bamboo Biomass in Uganda
The team: Divine Bamboo has expanded quickly since its launch in 2016. Image: Divine Bamboo. Uganda-based company Divine Bamboo has a clear vision: “an Africa with zero deforestation and increased access to renewable energy.” Established in 2016, Divine
Timber supply chain open for business
CTI Survey – Timber supply chain open for business in May The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) is a strategic partnership of all of the key Trade Associations involved in the timber sector. We work alongside the Timber
Gremo, the end of an era
The name Gremo AB came to an end on the 17th of April 2020 as their equipment is now part of EcoLog Forestry. The production of Gremo equipment has ceased at Atran and will now be manufactured at
Södra ends furlough scheme at Mönsterås
Södra has now ended the furlough scheme introduced at the sawmill and port at Mönsterås in April in light of reduced demand related to the ongoing pandemic. “We decided to introduce a furlough scheme because the UK was
Additional £58 million to help Scotland tackle coronavirus
The UK Government has today announced an additional £58 million to help the devolved administration in Scotland respond to the challenge of the coronavirus. This comes on top of the existing £3.5 billion package given to Holyrood to
New H219 Harvester Head
NEW H219 HARVESTER HEAD FOR LARGE HARVESTERS AND BIG TIMBER The H219 is ideal for use with large harvesters and big timber. The two-wheel-drive H219 harvester head has dual-speed feed motors. Its feed force and speed automatically adjust
Stora Enso
Stora Enso’s planting season is in full speed: more than 41 million tree seedlings will be planted in 2020 In 2020, more than 41 million tree seedlings will be planted in the forests of Finland, Sweden and Russia
Timber supply chain is gearing up for business
The timber supply chain is gearing up for business according to latest Confederation of Timber Industries survey, with almost all businesses to reopen in May Almost all businesses to reopen in May The timber supply chain is gearing
Eco Log and Gremo
Eco Log and Gremo moving forward in yellow tones On April 17th, we were happy to announce the upcoming merger of Eco Log and Gremo. Now, not more than three weeks later, the planning and preparations for future
Garden centres reopen in England
Garden centres will be able to reopen to the public from today (Wednesday 13 May). All garden centres reopening should put in place social distancing, cleaning and protective measures for both staff and customers. In particular, they
RJ Fukes Forestry Services
RJ Fukes Forestry Services have just delivered a new Doosan DX235LCR/TH75 and a new Logset 6F forwarder to Thompson Brothers Timber Harvesting in South Wales. We went down to Llandovery to find out more. We called in at
STIHL ANNOUNCES NEW BAR AND CHAIN
20% FASTER CUTTING PERFORMANCE from Stihl STIHL continues to offer professional forestry and agriculture chainsaw users enhanced performance with the introduction of a newly designed guide bar and saw chains for 20% faster cutting performance, with lighter weight.
Rottne Industri rebuilding for the future
Rottne Industri is rebuilding the main factory with its sights on the future. The goal is to have capacity to produce 300 forest machines by 2026, which is more than a doubling compared to the number of machines
Stable Forwarder, Komatsu 895
A stable forwarder does not only mean a better work environment with less strain on the operator, it’s also of great importance to achieve good productivity. To forest machine contractor Patrik Jonsson, at J Jonssons Skogs AB, the
IVECO restart in Italy and Spain
IVECO, the commercial vehicle brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI), announced that it is ready to restart production at its plants in Italy and Spain, which had been temporarily closed in March to protect
MAN plans restart of bus and truck production
MAN stopped production in mid-March to protect its employees, due to broken supply chains and the sharp drop in demand for commercial vehicles. Now the bus and truck plants are being restarted with a comprehensive safety concept. After
Minister Tudge right on immigration.
Minister Tudge right on immigration. Forest industries urge new housing stimulus to help counter massive demand drop. The Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Ross Hampton has congratulated Australia’s Minister for Population, Cities and
CONFOR Webinar
On Wednesday evening I joined the CONFOR webinar regarding “supporting contractors during and after Covid-19.” I have been a supporter of CONFOR for many years and have been a regular contributor to their Forestry and Timber News Magazine;
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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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