Another challenging chapter looms for those on the Front Line of Forestry.
Forestry, along with other industries, is being hit hard due to the conflict in the Middle East and it looks like this is going to have another major impact on…
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Harvesting is a general term for cutting, processing, and extracting timber from stump to roadside ready for transporting to wood processing plants.
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We cover all aspects of forestry, from ground preparation through to the end product. Visiting harvesting sites, contractors, hauliers, and timber processing plants keeps us abreast of all the latest news and technology. Our team of professional operators carry out product testing of the latest accessories and equipment to improve workers safety and offer honest and unbiased reviews.
Forestry, along with other industries, is being hit hard due to the conflict in the Middle East and it looks like this is going to have another major impact on…
Subject to the completion of customary closing conditions Komatsu will acquire Malwa Forest AB on April 1st Komatsu to acquire Malwa Forest AB-Komatsu Ltd (hereafter “Komatsu”) (President and CEO: Takuya…
The German round timber market is starting 2026 with exceptionally high prices German round timber prices- The supply of timber is often insufficient to meet the needs of sawmills. According…
The high-capacity Waratah 628HX harvesting head provides quick and agile performance. This durable head delivers impressive feeding with exceptional delimbing and felling capabilities – all in one productive package. The…
Small machines, big advantages – why Andreas Aggesund enjoys working with his Komatsu 825TX When a teenage Andreas Aggesund saw his neighbour’s new Komatsu 840TX for the first time, something…
Bell Timber Forwarder is a ‘dream come true’ for EMK Investments Bell Timber Forwarder-The area around eMkhondo (previously Piet Retief) in Mpumalanga is known for its high rainfall. While this…
Ponsse launches the next generation Opti 5G information system for track-based machines Ponsse continuously develops solutions that improve the work of forest machine operators and is now introducing the next-generation…
John Deere Power Systems Unveils New JD5 and JD8 Engines at CONEXPO 2026 John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) is bringing A New Era in Power to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, presenting a…
Ponsse launches the intelligent OptiFellingAssist solution to enhance precision, safety and productivity in timber harvesting Ponsse introduces the world’s first felling assistant developed by a forest machine manufacturer, OptiFellingAssist enhances…
As the harvesting of small-diameter timber continues to increase worldwide – driven by growing demand for energy wood, plantation forestry, and higher productivity requirements – equipment efficiency is becoming increasingly…