Written by loggers for loggers
Trees are a sustainable and renewable source of timber. Wood processing is a general term to describe the different types of methods to utilise wood. The timber can be used for construction, heating, producing electricity and fuel. Wood fibre is used for manufacturing clothing and some of the food that we eat.
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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.
Nordic sawmills are facing challenges in competing with the lower priced spruce from Germany and Austria. In a significant shift within the timber market, Central European producers have successfully regained…
Timber harvesting in the UK is facing several pressures at the moment, and many contractors are finding conditions increasingly difficult. The timber industry is currently maneuvering through an ever-evolving landscape…
For forestry contractors, arb firms moving into biomass, estates and woodfuel yards, the wrong choice shows up quickly: inconsistent chip, excessive fines, awkward feeding, high fuel consumption or a machine…
Wood-Mizer expands its industrial product range with the HR250 Twin-Head Horizontal Resaw, a compact, high-performance machine developed for pallet manufacturers and lumber producers Wood-Mizer expands its industrial product range with…
Södra, Sweden’s largest forest owners association and Global Forest Industry Group, posted negative earnings for the second quarter of 2026. The quarter was characterised by weak market conditions and depressed…
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…
Woodland Mills’ bestselling portable sawmill now features a true 26-inchmaximum cut width, unlocking the full potential of its 26-inch log capacity. The new Woodland Mills HM126MAX Portable Sawmill introduces a…
The European sawn timber market is currently experiencing a significant and prolonged slowdown in demand. This trend reflects changing market conditions and could have various implications for the industry. Europe’s…
A research initiative has demonstrated “major potential” for English-grown timber in sustainable construction. The Building from England’s Woodlands project, funded by the Forestry Commission’s Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Fund,…
Even though we are currently experiencing a significant heatwave, it won’t be long before the temperatures begin to drop, signalling the arrival of cooler weather. As the days grow shorter…