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World Wide Wood
A brief market roundup from across the globe World Wide Wood Austria- softwood lumber exports fell 7% in the first seven months of the year, with a smaller 3% decline to the EU. Softwood sawlog imports also fell
UK At TIMBERSPORTS® World Championship
British TIMBERSPORTS® Champion looks to make history at World Championship The TIMBERSPORTS® season reaches its pinnacle at the World Championship later this month, and current British Champion Glen Penlington will look to make his mark after qualifying for
ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and PIRK Maschinen GmbH launch strategic partnership in forestry technology
With immediate effect, ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and PIRK Maschinen GmbH are launching a strategic partnership in the forestry technology sector. ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and PIRK Maschinen GmbH are launching a strategic partnership in the forestry technology sector. The
John Deere Forestry In Talks To Halt Production At Joensuu
John Deere Forestry has announced it may temporarily close its Joensuu plant due to market shifts, which would lay off 367 employees. Falling demand for forestry machinery may also lead to furloughs lasting up to 90 days. A
James Jones & Sons £21m Expansion
James Jones & Sons launches £21m ($28m) expansion at Moray timber site James Jones & Sons: The expansion initiative is designed to significantly boost production levels while simultaneously improving the company’s processing capabilities. This development will meet the
A Guide To Forestry Fire Suppression Equipment
A harvester fire in the middle of a dry conifer block is not a routine machine breakdown. Access may be poor, water may be a long way off, and a small hydraulic or electrical fire can put a
New Forest’s SeedGun Reforestation System
SeedGun is a cost-effective reforestation method that gives seeds the best conditions to sprout and grow into healthy trees. Very precise sowing creates significant savings in seed costs and notable improvements in sowing results. SeedGun can be installed
Nokian Tyres Ground King Loader
Excellent all-terrain grip: Nokian Tyres Ground King Loader now available for wheel loaders in size 17.5R25 The Nokian Tyres Ground King Loader product family expands with a new size, 17.5R25. Designed for wheel loaders, the tyre handles varying
The New Jacrac CW60 Combi Machine
Finnish forest machine manufacturer Jarcrac Forest Finland Oy unveiled the new Jarcrac CW60 combi machine at FinnMETKO 2026. The new 8-wheel machine introduces a new platform to the Jarcrac product range, developed with a particular focus on operator
What Forestry Auction Prices Tell You
For contractors, dealers and woodland businesses, auction results are useful because they expose the live market. But they can also mislead when hours, head condition, tyre state, paperwork and collection costs are treated as footnotes. The price that
Mitigating Diesel Contamination
A harvester that loses power halfway through a wet timber site rarely warns you. One day it is working normally; the next, it is throwing fuel-pressure faults, blocking filters or refusing to restart. To reduce diesel contamination, the
New STIHL MSA 600 C-O Battery-Powered Chainsaw
STIHL launches its most powerful battery-operated chainsaw for tree felling in noise-sensitive environments STIHL has expanded its professional battery-powered range with the launch of the STIHL MSA 600 C-O – the most powerful battery-operated chainsaw on the market.
STIHL Tiny Forest in Stuttgart-Nord
For the 100th Anniversary: Construction is underway on the STIHL Tiny Forest in Stuttgart STIHL Tiny Forest-As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, STIHL launched a special project at its founding location in Stuttgart. The Construction of the
Electric Timber Transport Solutions
About half of the timber transports in the studied system could be electrified under today’s conditions. Wood-processing charging points can be as important as battery size and range. Electric timber transport. The overall goal of the TREE project
Forestry Contractors Insurance Guide
A harvester can be worth several hundred thousand pounds, but the bigger loss after a serious incident is often the work it stops. A machine off the road, a damaged timber wagon, a third-party injury or a blocked
UK Woodland Creation Falls Short in 2025-2026
The UK needs to focus on increasing tree planting and approach timber security with the same seriousness as food security, says Baroness Barbara Young, the newly appointed chair of the Forestry Commission. UK Woodland Creation. England created just
Can AI teach forwarders to self-load?
Can AI teach a forwarder to load? Through simulation and field tests, autonomous forwarder cranes are trained to choose efficient and safe grips in timber piles. Photo; Skogsforsk Can AI teach forwarders to self-load?-Loading a forwarder with logs
Fuel Price Crisis And What Does It Mean For Forestry
White diesel has just crossed the £2 per litre threshold, while red diesel prices have soared to astonishing levels. Petrol is not far behind, with reports indicating a serious risk of further price hikes, potentially reaching £3 per
Best Woodland Management Software for Forestry
A woodland plan that lives in a drawer is no use when the harvesting crew needs to know the extraction route, the haulier needs a loading point, and the office needs to prove what was done in a
Stora Enso To Halt CLT Production at Gruvön, Sweden
Stora Enso plans to focus on sawmill operations and discontinue CLT production at Gruvön in Sweden Stora Enso will start change negotiations with employees at Gruvön sawmill in Sweden regarding a plan to focus on sawn goods operations
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About Forest Machine Magazine
We cover all aspects of the forest industry from ground preparation, road building, planting, harvesting, extraction, haulage, saw-milling, health and safety, through to the end product. We visit harvesting sites, contractors, hauliers, and timber processing plants to keep abreast of all the latest news and technology.
Spending most of my life in forestry has afforded me the opportunity to build up a network of highly experienced operators that I am able to call upon for trialling forestry equipment and accessories. Having this unique network of operators gives us the advantage of carrying out honest and unbiased trials in optimum conditions.
The professional magazine written by loggers for loggers and dedicated solely to the equipment used in forestry operations.
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