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Major Sawmiller Fined Over Employee Accident
A sawmiller has been ordered to pay a hefty fine of £87,000 following a tragic workplace accident in which an employee suffered the loss of a foot. Balcas Timber Ltd, a sawmiller based in Northern Ireland, has been
Timber Traceability with a Digital Product Passport
The forest and wood industries already have much of the data required for future digital product passports – but to meet the demands of the future, better structure, standardization and coordination are needed. Digital Product Passport Image: AI-generated
Tree-Length Kesla 2225 and 2228 Cranes get updates
Kesla Updates KESLA 2225 and 2228 Tree‑Length Cranes – Enhanced Performance and New Technical Options The timber logistics chain demands increasingly efficient, durable, and operator‑focused solutions, especially for handling long timber. In response, Kesla has introduced further development
IVECO Takes Action Against Van Theft
Stolen Vehicle Assistance: IVECO’s solution against commercial vehicle theft IVECO takes action against risuing van theft-Across Europe, light commercial vehicles now face a 10x higher risk of theft than passenger cars, and in the rental sector that risk
Plantma Forestry-A Growing Company
In a strategic move to enhance its operations and reach in South America, Plantma Forestry has officially established a new subsidiary in Brazil. Plantma Forestry AB is strengthening its presence in South America by establishing a new company
New Kesla PowerB Harvester Accumulator System
The new Kesla powerB pressure accumulator system provides an effective response to this challenge by delivering significant additional power during critical work phases. The growing market need to enhance the performance of lightweight thinning harvesters and excavator-based harvesters
Russia’s Forestry is in Decline
In January, Russia’s forestry timber production experienced a significant decline of 18.4% compared to the same month last year, totaling 6.36 million cubic meters. In 2025, logging figures for Russia’s forestry fell sharply.Total timber sales experienced a significant
SKAL: Finnish Transport Companies are facing an increase in fuel theft
SKAL: Fuel theft costs transport companies millions of euros – rising fuel prices may increase crime In its transport barometer, SKAL investigated the prevalence of fuel thefts. One in four transport companies has been a victim of fuel
Volvo CE to close Rokbak
Due to rising costs and global trade challenges, Volvo CE will close its Rokbak articulated hauler business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions. For more than four decades, Rokbak, formerly Terex Trucks, has proudly delivered
UK Debut for Windrose Global E700 electric truck
Windrose Global E700 6×4 tractor unit – a new electric truck from Belgium-based OEM Windrose, a company with Chinese DNA – has its UK debut. Featuring a distinctive centre-driver cab layout, the Windrose Global E700 is now set
New Vermeer BC170 brush chipper
New Vermeer BC170 brush chipper for sub-750-kg chipping performance in Europe The new Vermeer BC170 brush chipper weighs under 750 kg for permit-free transport across Europe. With a standard turntable and 170 mm infeed capacity, this compact machine
Scotlands Forests-Shaping The Future
Scotland’s forests are doing far more than shaping our landscapes – they’re shaping our future. For International Day of Forests, William Clark, our Forestry Transport and Innovation Advisor, explores how timber is transforming sectors from construction to clean
STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® UNVEILS 2026 SEASON SCHEDULE
STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® is excited to announce a bumper schedule of national and international events for the 2026 season as ‘The Original Extreme Sport’ celebrates the return of the World Trophy and the introduction of the first ever Women’s
PDM Huws Gray strengthens timber presence following Inverness investment
PDM Huws Grey Move saves jobs and creates the largest drive-through timber facility in the Inverness area. Leading builders’ merchant Huws Gray has announced a significant investment in its Inverness branch, further strengthening its presence across the North of Scotland.
Fire Prevention Robot for protecting forests
The implementation of smart technology is playing a pivotal role in tackling pressing challenges facing Hubei. This innovative approach harnesses advanced digital solutions to enhance efficiency, improve resource management, and ultimately transform the region’s societal and economic landscape.
Another challenging chapter looms for those on the Front Line of Forestry.
Forestry, along with other industries, is being hit hard due to the conflict in the Middle East and it looks like this is going to have another major impact on the boots on the ground. Front Line Of
Interforst 2026 Will Focus On The Forests Of Tomorrow
Interforst 2026 will be addressing important issues to include healthy forests of the future, digitalisation and high tech solutions for modern forestry and forestry and timber industry-closely linked Interforst 2026-Our forests face special challenges amid climate change. A
Komatsu to acquire Malwa Forest AB
Subject to the completion of customary closing conditions Komatsu will acquire Malwa Forest AB on April 1st Komatsu to acquire Malwa Forest AB-Komatsu Ltd (hereafter “Komatsu”) (President and CEO: Takuya Imayoshi) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary,
German round timber prices are skyrocketing
The German round timber market is starting 2026 with exceptionally high prices German round timber prices- The supply of timber is often insufficient to meet the needs of sawmills. According to the German Timber Industry Association (HDH), the
SmartDetect™ Assist from John Deere
John Deere Advances Jobsite Safety Technology with SmartDetect™ Assist Enhancing jobsite safety for the construction market, John Deere debuts SmartDetect™ Assist, its latest object detection technology. Building on the industry-proven SmartDetect™ and SmartDetect™ Digital solutions, SmartDetect Assist takes a
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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.
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