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German Timber prices see an upturn in February
Good news for contractors and landowners as German timber prices for roundwood saw a significant rise this month. Due to the lower beetle infestation in many regions, demand is often higher than the current timber supply. German timber
Promoting our homegrown timber
Can homegrown timber help to address the timber supply issues we could be facing as demand for timber grows? We asked a number of merchants and suppliers for their thoughts. The construction industry is increasingly seeking more sustainable,
Trailblazing Forester Apprenticeship Reopens
The Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds A new call for foresters of the future has gone out for the next cohort of the innovative Professional
Volvo Trucks Hit New Heights
For the first time ever, Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe for heavy trucks. In 2024, the company had an overall market share in Europe of 17.9% and 56,331 Volvo trucks were registered in the region.
CASE 580EV Electric Backhoe Loader Earns GOOD DESIGN® Award
Industry’s first production-ready, purpose-built CASE 580EV electric backhoe recognized for outstanding industrial design in the Transportation category. Case Construction Equipment’s innovative CASE 580EV the industry’s first electric backhoe loader in full production, has been awarded a prestigious GOOD DESIGN®
New Cat® FM528 GF/LL Forest Machine
Cat® FM528 GF/LL Forest Machine is crafted to meet the diverse demands of forestry professionals, providing them with unparalleled versatility, enhanced operator comfort, and cost-effective performance Whether it’s land clearing, fire clean-up, chipping, grinder loading, mulching, or processing, the
Thousands of US Forest Service Workers get the Chop
A mass firing of probationary federal government employees has been ordered by the Trump administration, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of workers including 3,400 with the US Forest Service — nearly 10% of its workforce A mass firing
Drax Power Station subsidies slashed by UK Government
A new funding arrangement between the UK government and the Drax wood biomass power station means that its subsidies will be cut by more than half. The company currently receives nearly £1bn a year in subsidies and it
New TimberPro TN230D log loader from Komatsu
Komatsu is pleased to announce the release of their new TimberPro TN230D log loader Komatsu is pleased to introduce its newest log loader, the TimberPro TN230D. The new machine was built from the ground up based on customer
WESTTECH WOODCRACKER Named as innovation of the year
The trade magazine Baublatt Austria has named the Woodcracker CS590 flexHead³ “Innovation of the Year”. The Woodcracker CS590 grab saw combined with the flexHead³ is a revolutionary attachment for truck cranes. This project was successfully realized in collaboration
Tiny tunnels bored by forest beetles could help fan wildfire flames
Long-overlooked insect architecture could cause forest fires to release more carbon Researchers have long known that some voracious wood-eating beetles can make forest fires worse by killing trees. Now, a new study finds beetles might also fan the
Precision on the water
Perfect technology for demanding applications and working on banks, canals and areas that are difficult to access. Tree felling from the water? No problem with the Woodcracker® C550! The BUNTE company, known as a specialist in hydraulic engineering,
Call for forestry and timber businesses to take part in sector wide surveys
Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme to collect data about the UK timber industry. The surveys are run by Forest Research, with the support of the Expert
Olofsfors: delivering the innovations of tomorrow to customers worldwide
These days there are few manufacturing companies that can boast a history going back almost four centuries. Olofsfors AB is a member of this unique club and a world leader in manufacturing band tracks. FIND US ON Olofsfors
Ponsse Celebrate 21,000th forest machine
Ponsse Celebrate 55th anniversary year: The 21,000th forest machine , a Ponsse Buffalo, was manufactured in Vieremä factory Ponsse celebrate-In 2025, it will be 55 years since forest machine entrepreneur Einari Vidgren founded a forest machine factory in Vieremä,
Wood-Mizer partners with Postsaver
A partnership between UK-based business Postsaver and global sawmilling and wood processing manufacturer Wood-Mizer could revolutionise the wood and fencing industry, the companies say The Wood-Mizer collaboration combines Postsaver’s innovative, guaranteed rot prevention products with Wood-Mizer’s advanced engineering
The World’s Largest Wooden City is being built in Sweden
The World’s Largest Wooden City with 2,000 homes and 7,000 offices is being built in Stockholm, Sweden World’s largest wooden city to have 2,000 homes, 7,000 offices. The project will become an international showcase for sustainable urban development,
Pfanzelt Moritz-Reforestation in the Sauerland Region
Pfanzelt Moritz-two mini felling tractors with container planters in operation Pfanzelt Moritz is once again setting standards in mechanical reforestation. In Meschede in the Sauerland region, 5,500 container plants are planted in a few days in a semi-automated
New Seppi M rc Microsoil Stone Crusher
The Seppi M Microsiol rc is a compact, robust stone crusher designed for radio-controlled crawler vehicles or mini loaders from 30-80 HP. The MICROSOIL rc is a compact yet robust stone crusher designed for radio-controlled crawler vehicles or mini loaders with 30-80
Kratos Unmanned Timber Truck Platooning Trials
Kratos Unmanned Timber Truck Platooning Demonstrates Leader Follower Platooning Technology in Quebec’s Forestry Sector in a Timber Hauling Operation Kratos Unmanned Driverless Vehicle Initiative Focused on Mitigating Driver Shortages, Improving Safety Protocols, Boosting Rural Economic Vitality, and Contributing
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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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