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Forestry England and British Airways partner up
Forestry England and British Airways partner to plant trees and create wildflower meadow in new Buckinghamshire woodland Forestry England and British Airways today announced a one-year partnership which will support planting 9,000 oak trees and help create an
Paloma Faith announces Forest Live show at Thetford Forest
Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that British pop superstar Paloma Faith will perform a headline show in the unique outdoor setting of High Lodge, Thetford Forest on 27 June 2024. Paloma
Komatsu and Williams Racing reignite historic partnership
Leading heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu has signed a multi-year deal with Williams Racing to become the Principal Partner of the British team from the start of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship (F1) season. Komatsu was a key partner
All-season classic improved – the Nokian Tyres Noktop 21 drive axle tread is renewed
For decades, Nokian Tyres Noktop 21’s traction, self-cleaning properties and versatility on challenging surfaces has made it the trusted go-to traction tread for commercial use. From the beginning of 2024, the classic tread gets new features – while
The New Vimek 470 Harvester
Vimek presents a brand-new harvester model, the Vimek 470. This new harvester is stronger, bigger, and more efficient than ever but still retains all the gentle Vimek characteristics. The Vimek 470 is also built on the same NextGen
Deadline extended for forestry grant claims
In a move to give woodland owners every opportunity to create more woodland this year, Scottish Forestry is to extend the deadline for grant claims. In order to maximise the use of this year’s 2023/24 Forestry Grant Scheme
EGGER acquires minority stake in Thai Panel Plus
The EGGER Group takes a major step and strengthens its position in the growth market Asia. Sustainable international growth is an essential part of the EGGER Group’s strategic agenda. In addition to the production and distribution of its
Pioneering Future Mobile Work Machine Event Comes to Tampere
On 28-29th May 2024, Tampere is set to transform into a global innovation hub as it hosts the Future Mobile Work Machine event On 28-29th May 2024, Tampere is set to transform into a global innovation hub as it
Södra’s test run of new planting machine shows promising results
Södra’s venture in a new advanced technique for better seedling survival was recently field tested with promising results Södra’s venture in a new advanced technique for better seedling survival was recently field tested with promising results. Södra’s ambition
Cover Photo Winner Gwyn Alun Ellis Williams: Ponsse Ergo
This month’s front cover photo features Gwyn Alun Ellis Williams on a PONSSE Ergo. Gwyn operates the Ergo C5 H8 which is equipped with a Herzog traction winch in North Wales. This month’s front cover features Gwyn Alun
Appointments in John Deere Forest Machine Business
Appointments in John Deere Forest Machine Business Mary Pat Tubb is appointed Vice President, Worldwide Forestry, effective February 1. She is succeeding Timo Ylänen, who after 30 years of leadership and dedicated service, has decided to retire from
Coed Pen Y Gelli For Sale
Coed Pen Y Gelli For Sale Coed Pen Y Gelli is noted by Natural Resources Wales as a Plantation on Ancient Woodland. It comprises a planted beech wood with occasional scattered vestiges of past conifer crops comprising western
New Forest for the Nation competition launched
The Forest for the Nation will improve public access to nature and provide a boost for our native wildlife The Forest for the Nation has moved a step closer today (Saturday 3 February) with the launch of a
Ferny Bank & Nant Yr Ych
Ferny Bank & Nant Yr Ych For Sale Lot 1: Ferny Bank Comprises areas of re-planting (c.2021) in individual tubes adjacent to the stream and a separate area of replanting in spirals/canes within a deer fence; recent broadleaved
Clear up operation in full swing for winter-storm damaged areas
Forestry and Land Scotland is working to clear up damage caused by winter-storm to forests across the north Forestry and Land Scotland is working to clear up damage caused by winter-storm to forests across the north. A helicopter
Class-1 Truck Drivers Wanted
We are currently looking for class-1 drivers to join our busy team, Working out of Argyll and covering the most of central Scotland and beyond on general and timber haulage We are currently looking for class-1 drivers to
Successful market launch of the new MAN eTruck
“Limited Edition” of the 2024 model year of the first electric lion suitable for long-distance transport almost sold out just over three months after sales launch. High demand for new MAN eTruck. Development of electric infrastructure essential for
New Tigercat Mulching Head for fire-mitigation
Tigercat releases mulching head for swing carriers in response to fire-mitigation equipment requirements in western North America. Wildfire is proving to be one of the greatest challenges facing foresters, landowners, governments and environmental organizations in the 21st century.
ForestryFit, small steps lead to big changes
Duncan Gillies Jnr talks candidly on how he transformed his life with a healthier diet and exercise routine and how it inspired him to become a ForestryFit fitness coach with a focus on forestry. In 2019, I found
Volvo launches new trucks worldwide
Volvo Trucks has unveiled an all-new heavy-duty truck platform for the North American market in parallel to a new heavy-duty truck range for Europe, Australia and markets in Asia and Africa. New energy efficient models – including trucks
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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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