Why Do Roundwood Prices Fluctuate So Much?
Why do roundwood prices fluctuate? Because the price is set by a moving chain of forest access, harvesting capacity, haulage, mill intake, end-product demand and risk – not by a…
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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Why do roundwood prices fluctuate? Because the price is set by a moving chain of forest access, harvesting capacity, haulage, mill intake, end-product demand and risk – not by a…
A forwarder that misses a week in the middle of a wet winter contract can cost far more than the repair invoice. That is why the new v used forwarder…
New Harvester Laser Scanning technology can help harvester operators detect crooked trees before they are felled and cut. In a new Harvester Laser Scanning project, the Forestry Research Institute of…
Roadshow gives contractors the chance to trial the Oregon SpeedMax XL Anti-Vibe bar in working forestry conditions Oregon joined Clark Engineering in May for a forestry roadshow focused on the…
From September 3rd to 5th, FinnMETKO 2026 will once again become a hub for the latest developments in the forest industry. Around 350 exhibitors have registered so far for FinnMETKO…
Ponsse’s factory investment in Vieremä is progressing according to plan, and construction work on the factory extension will begin in early July. The first phases of construction on Ponsse’s Vieremä…
Koppon Maskinen are the world’s largest supplier of both used and new forest machine spare parts and accessories at realistic prices Forest Machine Spares-Koppom Maskin was started by Tommy Jorälv…
HVO100 can significantly reduce forestry’s fossil emissions – without requiring new technology. But despite clear climate benefits, the transition is slowed down by the economy and uncertain rules of the…
China’s Softwood Sawlog Imports Remain Well Below 2021 Peak Levels China remains one of the world’s major importers of softwood logs and lumber, but its softwood sawlog imports have declined…
Juha Reinikainen, an operator for almost 40 years, still feels passionate about his work. He wants to remain fit for work until retirement, so he takes care of himself in…