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Is AI Damaging Forestry?
While it may seem simple at first glance, AI’s role in relation to forests is quite complex. On one hand, it poses certain risks, but on the other, it brings a wealth of advantages. Is AI Damaging Forestry?
Pfanzelt Maschinenbau Celebrates a Company Milestone
Last week, the 100th Generation 38 Pm Trac rolled off the production line at the Rettenbach am Auerberg factory. It was delivered to the Swiss importer Rappo. This milestone also marks more than 20 years of consistent development
New vs Used Forwarder: What Is the Best Option?
For a contractor with a busy order book, a new machine may protect production, fuel use and operator retention. For a smaller outfit, a well-proven used forwarder with the right specs can free up vital cash for working
STIHL MSA 240 TC-O Battery, Top-Handle Chainsaw
STIHL introduces its most powerful battery-powered arborist chainsaw for large tree maintenance tasks The STIHN MSA 240 TC-O is the most powerful top-handled arborist chainsaw in its professional battery-operated range. Engineered to deliver fast, smooth cuts, while reducing
Mountain Spider
The Mountain Spider 8WD Forestry Multitool, made by the Italian company Meccancica Tonel Sergio (MTS), really caught my eye at Interforst, so I decided to dig deeper into what makes this innovative machine so impressive. Mountain Spider-Occasionally, you
A Guide to Transporting Forestry Machinery
For contractors, the cost of getting transport wrong rarely stops at a late start. It can mean a prohibition, damage to a bridge or roadside furniture, a machine exceeding weight limits, or an avoidable incident during loading. Transporting
James Jones & Sons Engineering Division
James Jones & Sons Engineering Division played an essential role in forestry history, with its well-known brands, Highlander and Highland Bear, gaining worldwide recognition. In 1976, as I embarked on my journey in forestry, one company clearly emerged
BSW Timber Reviews Operations at Carlisle Sawmill
The UK’s leading timber business, BSW Timber, is reviewing the sawmilling operations of its Carlisle site, with a view to remodelling it as a sawn timber processing and distribution hub. BSW Timber has recently acquired additional land beside
Forestry Machine Insurance: A Guide For The right cover
A harvester can be working faultlessly at 10 am and be on its side in a ditch before lunch. A hydraulic hose can burst over a watercourse, or a machine can disappear from an isolated compound over a
Global Forest Products Market Trends
Global Forest Products Market Trends in the First Half of 2026 Global forest products markets experienced mixed conditions during the first half of 2026, with shifting trade flows, regional price differences, and contrasting demand trends across major commodities.
Forestry Winch Assesment
A forestry winch that seems well-spec’d in a dealer’s yard can perform differently on a wet, off-camber extraction rack. Forestry winch reviews should focus on real-world performance, not just brochure comparisons. Forestry contractors usually buy a forestry winch
Maine Loggers Whipsawed by US-Canada Tariff War
Amid the US midterm elections, Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Ottawa’s retaliation have become central issues in timber-producing Maine, where the economic fallout is significant. Maine Loggers -Residents of Maine’s frontier towns are increasingly concerned that the tariffs
Cummins deploys new engine braking technology
Cummins deploys new wedge capsule engine braking technology across three engine platforms Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI] has confirmed that its new wedge capsule engine braking technology, designed to deliver faster engine braking and more fuel-efficient brake-assisted gear shifting,
Electric Forestry Machinery
Electric forestry machinery has advanced but hasn’t replaced diesel on harvesting sites. Contractors should focus on which jobs can benefit from quieter operation, lower emissions, and reduced fuel handling without compromising production or recovery capability. Electric Forestry Machinery-That
German Sawmill Production Plummets
The production of softwood products at German sawmills has experienced a significant decline of 14%. This reduction highlights the challenges faced by the industry and reflects trends in demand and supply within the market. German sawmill production of
New Tigercat 610H Compact Grapple Skidder
Introducing the new Tigercat 610H Compact Grapple Skidder, a powerful, versatile machine designed to boost productivity in forestry operations. Tigercat 610H -Tigercat Industries has introduced a new, more compact grapple skidder, expanding its lineup with a model that
Interforst 2026
This years Interforst was well worth visiting with a great range of equipment, accessories, and tools on display Interforst 2026-This year’s Interforst was smaller than previous events I have attended, but the showground still had a strong buzz.
Develon Raises Site Safety to New Levels
The DEVELON Series 9 Excavator Range: Pioneering Safety and Efficiency through Innovative Design. Develon: Construction equipment performance has traditionally been measured by a combination of safety, productivity and operator skill. While machine design, operator competence and disciplined site
Södra Wood’s Losses Increase in Q3 Despite Group Profit
Södra, the Swedish forest-owner association, reported an operating profit of SEK 267 million for the third quarter of 2026. However, this figure included a disposal gain of SEK 288 million. Meanwhile, the sawn-timber division experienced a significant deepening
Volkswagen ID.Buzz, A Driverless Passenger Vehicle
Volkswagen has unveiled the autonomous ID. Buzz equipped with NVIDIA Hyperion 10 technology. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is featuring an autonomous ID. Buzz that utilises NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 reference architecture at GTC Berlin. This demonstration emphasises how
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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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