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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.
New Tigercat 1055D Forwarder
New Tigercat 1055D Forwarder Lands in Europe New Tigercat 1055D Forwarder has design improvements focusing on the operator and machine configurability for a variety of CTL applications. Tigercat Industries launched the new TCi 1055D forwarder at 2025 FOREXPO
Winch Assisted Logging
Winch Assisted Logging-Tigercat is on both ends of the rope at Mecharv’s steep slope operation in Araucanía, Chile. Winch Assisted Logging-Mecharv S.A., based in Los Angeles, Chile, is a large harvesting contractor employing over 260 people. The operations
The Shrinking 2″x 4″, Solving the Mystery.
The Shrinking 2″×4″ Timber Sizes – The History Behind The Mystery of the decrease. The Shrinking 2″x 4″-Sue wanted to build her first DIY project – the ultimate chicken coop. When she started to build the frame, she
New John Deere1470H 8W tested in the Scottish Highlands
John Deere 1470H 8W tested in extreme conditions in the Scottish Highlands The John Deere 1470H 8W is a super machine for extreme conditions, says Scottish seasoned veteran Scotland’s steep terrain and large trees test logging technologies and
BioStrong Wood, Stronger Than Stainless Steel
BioStrong Wood: a revolutionary innovation that mirrors nature’s fossilisation process, bringing you high-performance timber that’s not only environmentally friendly with low carbon impact but also potentially more affordable. BioStrong Wood; When trees become submerged in peat bogs or
The first-ever bulletproof “Superwood” is now available.
Designed for strength, sustainability, and style—InventWood’s Superwood may transform construction, cladding, and even battlefield design. ”A new type of engineered wood, Superwood, developed by the US-based company InventWood, has the potential to revolutionize building construction by making structures
New Logset 4F GT 3.3 Forwarder
New 3.3 version of the Logset 4F GT forwarder released The Logset 4F GT is the smallest forwarder in the Logset machine range. The forwarder has a loading capacity of 10 tons, and it is especially designed for
Case Construction Introduces E-Series Midi Excavator Range
CASE Construction Equipment Introduces Evolution E-Series Midi Excavator Range, From 8-10 Tonnes, With A Model For Every Application CASE Construction Equipment continues to expand its compact crawler excavator range, to suit the needs of every customer, whatever the
UK Forestry Sector Urgently Needs Investment
UK Forestry sector urgently needs investment to address both current and long-term demands. After speaking with industry professionals, the consensus is that forestry is in the midst of a worrying downturn and the UK Forestry sector urgently needs
Excavator Harvester Conversions-A Cost Effective Solution
Why are some contractors choosing Excavator Harvester Conversions over purpose-built machines? The spiralling costs associated with purpose-built harvesters have rendered them unaffordable for some contractors, particularly those working on estates or managing lower annual harvesting volumes. Consequently, these
Experienced Forest Machine Operators Required
SJF Timber Ltd require experienced forest machine operators to join their team SJF Timber Ltd have two positions for experienced forest machine operators in mid & north Wales and the English Borders. FIND US ON Experienced Harvester operator
New TerraX from Clark Tracks are a game changer
Clark Tracks has released its newest product to market, TerraX, with serial production started in March 2025. After making an impact at FinnMetko 2024 and a successful pilot project, TerraX is ready to take the forestry industry by
Wildfires in Turkey Kill Ten Workers
In a tragic incident, 10 forestry and rescue workers have lost their lives while combating wildfires in Turkey. Wildfires in Turkey Kill Ten Workers-Some 24 forest workers and volunteer rescue personnel were left “trapped inside the fire” following
Forwarder Operators Required
Forwarder Operators Required by Jim Wilmer and Sons Timber Harvesting for Argyll, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway Jim Wilmer and Sons Timber Harvesting seek experienced Forwarder Operators for the Argyll, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway areas, Jim Wilmer
Gone in a flash, how Lightning is reshaping forests
Lightning may strike in an instant, but its ecological toll on forests lingers for years. According to a new global study published in Global Change Biology, lightning directly kills approximately 320 million trees each year — a number that
Canfor subsidiary Vida AB expands into Central Sweden
Canfor Corporation’s subsidiary, Vida AB, has announced the acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk Canfor Corporation’s subsidiary, Vida AB, has announced the acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk for SEK 1.15 billion (approximately USD 164 million) in 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.
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