Eco Log ceases production of their small “Gremo” forwarder range
The Gremo name officially came to an end on the 17th of April 2020 when the company was acquired by Eco Log and production was moved from Atran in southern
Ponsse’s 19,000th forest machine completed at Vieremä factory
On 17 February, the 19,000th PONSSE forest machine was handed over to Scottish long-term customer Elliot Henderson Ltd, with the Royal Burgh of Annan Pipe Band playing in the background.
Labour shortages for Canada
Photo Credit: Todd Gelletly Canada’s forest industry is struggling due to an ageing workforce Labour shortages caused in part by a large portion of the workforce retiring without the ability
Free practical forestry training courses made available
Courses will help grow our skilled domestic forestry sector, which is worth over £2 billion to UK economy, and deliver Government tree planting and net zero ambitions. Courses funded by
Scottish Woodlands are Hiring
Scottish Woodlands are currently inviting applications for the following full-time positions: Surveyors, Arborists, Forest Operatives, Harvester and Forwarder Operatives For more information visit www.scottishwoodlands.co.uk/careers FIND US ON Forest Machine Magazine…
Ground-breaking apprenticeship programme for the forestry sector reopens
The Development Woodland Officer programme offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds and abilities Building upon a successful intake of apprentices this year,
Waratah Forestry Equipment marks 50th anniversary
Waratah Forestry thanks its loyal customers Waratah Forestry Equipment is celebrating 50 years of innovation within the forestry industry and thanking its customers for decades of trust and loyalty to…
Productive tree species have invaluable role in biodiversity
Productive tree species have invaluable role in improving UK’s woodland biodiversity urges Confederation of Forest Industries – Forestry and wood trade body, Confor (Confederation of Forest Industries), has called for
STIHL LAUNCHES NEW SAW CHAIN FOR ENHANCED CUTTING PERFORMANCE
STIHL has launched a new innovative full chisel saw chain offering up to 20% higher cutting performance. Compatible with any STIHL professional chainsaw with a power output of 1.6 kW
Sweden’s Forests have increased
Sweden’s forests have doubled in size over the last 100 years Sweden is a land of trees. More than 70% of its landscape is covered by forest and in less…