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Log Transport Optimized: Four New Material Handlers at Rettenmeier Wilburgstetten

A greenfield project to be proud of: Rettenmeier, one of the largest manufacturers of DIY wood products, started construction of a new sawmill at the Wilburgstetten site in spring 2020. Now, the commissioning of a new high-performance sawing

Rally forests closed in safety move

Forestry and Land Scotland is advising members of the public that there will be no public access to Durris, Fetteresso and Drumtochty Forests on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th August. The restrictions (under Section 11 of the Land Reform (Scotland)

NRW led taskforce set to accelerate a green recovery in Wales

A truly green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will be the key to accelerating Wales’ transition to a low-carbon economy and a healthier, more equal nation. That is the call to action from the Chair of Natural Resources

Tigercat Releases LSX870D Shovel Logger

Tigercat has raised the bar again with the introduction of the LSX870D shovel logger. Based on the popular LX870D series track carrier platform, the LSX870D shovel logger is designed for extreme duty steep slope logging. With the choice

Irish Timber Shortage Crisis

The Irish timber shortage is resulting in sawmills having to import timber to stay afloat The issues in the Irish forestry sector and the attempts to deal with them have been slammed by one TD (member of parliament

Coille Haulage require a LGV C+E Driver

Coille Haulage Ltd is a small family business based in Lochgilphead, Argyll. Since it started over 24 years ago the company has seen steady and sustained growth with increasing market demand and is now well-known and highly respected throughout

Kingwell Holdings require Machine Operators

KINGWELL HOLDINGS WANTED. Operators wanted for Scotland and in the South. Mostly excavator mulcher and stump removal work. Please email enquiries@kingwell-holdings.co.uk for details. Please don’t post asking for rates. These are permanent positions. Thanks. Find Us On Forest

Cortec® EcoLine® Lubricants Add a New Dimension to the Idea of Sustainable Forestry

Concerns about environmental impact in the logging industry have led to sustainable forestry initiatives, practices, and certifications. But one aspect that is not often thought of with respect to sustainable forestry is biobased lubrication of chainsaws and heavy

Forwarder Operator Required

As a result of continued growth, we are looking for experienced Forwarder Operators to be based around England and Scotland. Our HQ is in Penrith but we have bases around the country. The positions involve operating the forwarder,

Game Fair 2021: A Glimpse Of Normality

After all the restrictions over the last sixteen months our visit to the Game Fair at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire was a welcome relief. A 62 Gun Salute officially opened the fair and marked the busiest opening day in

Forestry Fuels reduction in California

FAE Tracked Carriers & FAE Attachments in Use for Forestry Fuels Reduction Forestry fuels reduction in California is an evolving and developing process. Just as this process is becoming more important than ever, the machines contractors use to

Stora Enso’s pilot plant for producing lignin-based carbon materials for batteries is now operational

Stora Enso, the renewable materials company, announces the commencement of operations at its pilot facility in Finland which will produce wood-based carbon for batteries in large-scale energy storage systems. Stora Enso’s pilot facility for producing bio-based carbon materials from

FG53S-V – NEW ADDITION TO PALFINGER EPSILON RANGE OF TIMBER GRAPPLES

EPSILON extends timber grapple product range with an adapted product. The existing FG53S grapple has been equipped with additional features and launched as the FG53S-V. Together with Scandinavian customers, EPSILON has taken a closer look at their requirements

Kesla launches new KESLA 326T loader

Kesla is proud to introduce a new loader for the tractor attachments business unit – an all-new KESLA 326T. A new loader – a new way of thinking The new KESLA 326T loader which represents fully new way

EU Sustainable Forest Management

Sustainable forest management and fossil substitution in key role to enable EU’s green growth EU Commission has published an extensive set of proposals on climate and energy policies, framing the pathway to carbon neutrality by 2050. These proposals

UK Construction hits 20 year high

UK Construction Industry continues to increase although still suffering material shortages The recovery in UK Construction output gained further momentum during June, according to the latest PMI data. Overall construction activity expanded at the fastest pace since June 1997, supported by

Newton Rigg Ltd launch ‘NR Training’ to rebuild land-based education in Cumbria with first new courses announced for September start

Community organisation Newton Rigg Ltd, who vowed to rebuild land-based education in Cumbria following the controversial closure of Newton Rigg College, have today launched ‘NR Training’ – a new land-based training provider set to deliver a growing range

John Deere Now Offers JDLinkâ„¢ Connectivity Service at No Additional Charge

John Deere is improving the ability for customers to maximize machine performance and uptime through updates to the JDLinkä platform. Starting July 14th, 2021, customers will no longer need to renew their JDLink™ connectivity service subscription and can

Logging in The Swiss Alps by Matthias Wüthrich

Matthias Wüthrich is from Switzerland and is part of the technical stuff of a scientific experiment concerning forest and climate change. He began his career in forestry 15 years ago as an apprentice forestry worker before becoming an

ArborForest Sawmill new planning line

ArborForest are pleased to have begun production on our new sawmill planing line – thought to be the most advanced system of its kind in the UK. Last year ArborForest announced that we are investing £6 million in

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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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