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Drax Under Investigation by the UK’s Financial Watchdog

Energy company Drax is currently facing scrutiny from the UK’s financial watchdog regarding its practices in sourcing wood for biomass pellets. This investigation has been sparked by serious allegations from whistleblowers, raising concerns about the company’s procurement methods

Tillhill Forestry Acquires Duffy Skylining

Tilhill Forestry acquires specialist harvesting business Duffy Skylining Tilhill Forestry, the UK’s leading forestry business and a member of BSW Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of the business and assets of specialist timber harvesting company Duffy Skylining

Develon unveils latest wheeled material handler

DEVELON has introduced its new DX270WMH-7 wheeled material handler. The model is powered by a Develon six-cylinder, turbocharged DL06V water-cooled diesel engine, providing an output of 141kW (189 HP) at 1900RPM. FIND US ON Boasting a new undercarriage,

The UK is Victorious in the Spruce Bark Beetle Battle.

The Killer spruce bark beetle has been eradicated from all 13 outbreak sites in England identified in 2021. However, ongoing vigilance is necessary due to the increased risk associated with warmer weather. The government’s world-leading eradication programme has successfully

The Nordic Timber And Forest Industry Faces Challenges

Six of the major Nordic timber and forest industry companies posted largely challenging results for H1 2025Most companies reported declining profitability despite mixed sales performancesElevated raw materials costs, global trade uncertainties and currency volatility created significant headwinds across

New IVECO S-eWay Long Haul Electric Truck

IVECO S-eWay, the new electric heavyweight with a long-haul range of up to 600 kilometres IVECO is taking another step towards zero-emission transport with the introduction of the new S-eWay, an all-electric tractor unit. The new model is

The first hybrid-electric logging yarder

Manufacturer T-MAR Industries Ltd, based in Campbell River, has engineered and constructed the first hybrid-electric logging yarder. The first hybrid-electric logging yarder- A manufacturer based in Campbell River, which has specialised in the production of machinery for the

JCB wins $45 million contract

JCB wins $45 million contract to supply 4CX Backhoe Loaders to the United States armed forces after an extensive evaluation period. JCB wins $45 million contract-The order placed by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) will see the JCB

Stora Enso’s billion-euro investment in renewable packaging

Stora Enso’s billion-euro investment in renewable packaging – Europe’s most modern consumer board production line inaugurated in Finland Stora Enso’s billion-euro investment in renewable packaging-The largest and most modern consumer packaging board production line in Europe was inaugurated

Spanish Wildfires-Another 500 Soldiers are Deployed

500 more soldiers join the existing 1,400 to fight Spanish Wildfires Spanish Wildfires-Spain is deploying an additional 500 soldiers to combat wildfires that have ravaged dry woodlands during an extended period of extreme heat, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez

European timber remains duty-free

European timber remains duty-free as US tariffs hit other sectors European timber remains duty-free-A major shift in EU–US trade policy has begun on August 7 2025, as the United States enforced new import tariffs on nearly all its trading partners,

Finland leads the way in forest AI and Joensuu is its lodestar

Finland leads the way in forest AI and is the only country in the world whose forests have been mapped down to every single tree, stump and stem. When there is enough data, artificial intelligence can help prevent

FAE’s New UMM/S/EX Mulcher

FAE’s New UMM/S/EX Mulcher is designed for Excavators up to 40 tons. FAE’s new UMM/S/EX Mulcher is the new top-of-the-line forestry mulcher designed for excavators up to 40 tons; particularly feller bunchers. FIND US ON The new UMM/S/EX

Greece fights wildfires while heatwave continues in southern Europe.

As Greece Fights Wildfires, Firefighters are working tirelessly to combat multiple Blazes. The brutal heatwave is causing chaos throughout southern Europe. Photo REUTERS Greece Fights Wildfires-Recent reports indicate that at least three individuals have lost their lives in

TREE Project Roll Out Another Truck

Sveaskog and VSV Unite recently commissioned the third timber truck in the TREE project, which so far is the project’s eighth vehicle in total. This autumn, four more vehicles will be launched. Sveaskog and VSV Unite recently commissioned

Farizon SV Electric Van

Geely’s commercial vehicle manufacturer Farizon will launch the Farizon SV van, which has been designed to be electric from the ground up for the European, Gulf and Asia-Pacific markets, in 2025. The Farizon SV is built on the

US Duties on Canadian Softwood rises to 35.19%

US duties on Canadian softwood lumber rose to a total of 35.19 per cent, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders and industry representatives in Canada. US Duties on Canadian Softwood-The U.S. Department of Commerce

Scotland to triple tree production with new nursery

The First Minister has today opened a new £26 million facility to help Scotland to triple tree production for its forests and woodlands. Scotland to triple tree production-The Newton Tree Nursery, near Elgin, will support Forestry and Land

Nitrogen fertilisation strengthens carbon sequestration in forests

A recent six-decade study by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) shows that nitrogen fertilisation carried out every ten years can significantly increase pine growth in nutrient-poor mineral soils. In the future, the method could be one way

$1.2B to support Canadian softwood lumber industry

Canada’s new government pledges $1.2B to support Canadian softwood lumber industry $1.2B to support Canadian softwood lumber industry- The global trade landscape has fundamentally changed. To meet this moment, Canada’s new government is developing a comprehensive industrial strategy.

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