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Swedish timber harvesting decreased in 2023
Swedish timber harvesting decreased by 6% in 2023 to just under 90 million cubic meters, according to the Norwegian Forestry Agency’s preliminary statistics Swedish timber harvesting has not been this low in seven years and thus the upward
UK timber industries propose manifesto for new Government
A new manifesto from the timber industries calls for the next Government to unlock a wave of sustainable timber construction. Source: TTJ online Published by the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI), an alliance of associations from across the
John Deere offer 5 new skid steer and track loader models
John Deere has five new P-Tier Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Entering the market John Deere has five new P-Tier Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Entering the market,
European Softwood Production Still In Decline
European softwood production declined by 6.4% in 2023 to 80,894,000m3 (2022: 86,518,000m3) with a further slight drop expected in 2024, according to the European Organisation of the Sawmilling Industry (EOS). The European Softwood figures were presented at the
CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ELECTRIFIES THE FUTURE
CASE CONSTRUCTION Compact wheel loader joins mini excavators in zero-emission line-up As governments across the world push industry and the public towards a ze-ro-carbon future, in a drive to improve air quality, manufacturers are meeting customer needs by
Stora Enso and Altris collaborate to develop and commercialise world’s most sustainable battery
Stora Enso has partnered with Altris, a Swedish developer of sodium-ion batteries. The two companies aim to further advance the development and commercialisation of a sustainable battery value chain in Europe. Together, the two companies will drive the
5G-equipped drone remotely controls forest machine
5G-equipped drone remotely controls forest machine With the help of a drone equipped with its own portable mobile base station, a forest machine has, for the first time, been remotely controlled via 5G in an area with limited
JOHN DEERE IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT THE KWF EXHIBITION
John Deere launched the first H Series wheeled cut-to-length forest machine models in April 2024. Thelarge size class machine models include the 1270H and 1470H harvesters and the new 20-ton loadcapacity 2010H and the 25-ton load capacity 2510H
Ponsse offer solutions for better productivity and profitability
Ponsse is presenting new features to support forest machine operators’ daily work and to assist forestry entrepreneurs to follow up on the fleet’s profitability and productivity: the PONSSE Scale crane system, which manages load data during all working
SENNEBOGEN AT THE KWF CONFERENCE 2024
SENNEBOGEN AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST FORESTRY TECHNOLOGY EVENT: KWF CONFERENCE 2024 Visit us from 19.06 to 22.06.2024 at the 18th KWF Conference in Schwarzenborn, Hesse, the world’s largest forestry and forestry technology event in 2024. We will be
UK Construction Sector sees fastest growth for two years
The UK’s construction sector recorded its biggest rise in activity in two years last month, according to the latest PMI report. Growth gained momentum during May, with activity and new business increasing at sharper rates than in April.
DC Equipment returns Madill manufacturing to BC
DC Equipment proudly announces the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Prince George, marking the return of Madill equipment production to British Columbia. The first machines to be produced at this facility will be the Madill 3000B Log
New Volvo FH16: More power-less fuel
The new Volvo FH16 is Europe’s most powerful truck but also a very fuel efficient one – and it can run on 100% renewable fuels. On-road tests confirm that the all-new engine in the FH16 achieves 5% better
Westtech Woodcracker at the KWF Tagung
Westtech Woodcracker, experience the new machines close up and in action In a few weeks, the world’s largest forestry and logging technology event of 2024 begins! The KWF Conference takes place from June 19th to 22nd 2024 in Schwarzenborn (Germany) and WESTTECH will be
Safety glass, clear instructions to keep operators safer
Safety glass breakage on a forest machine is often caused by an accident Metsäteho participated in a joint Nordic study on the reasons for replacing safety glazing on forest machines by collecting data for the study from Finland.
Respacing using Remote Control and AI
By developing a clearing robot for respacing, Skogforsk continues its journey towards remote-controlled and automated forest work. Including money from the Troedsson Foundation, SEK 2.1 million is being invested in a new research project. Photo: Gösta Lindwall The
German timber prices remain steady
German timber prices hardly changed in May. Despite a difficult sales situation for both construction timber and exports. In any case, sales in the sawmill industry have shrunk significantly. This scenario will also determine the further development of
Benefits of zone thinning in forests
Zone thinning increases the productivity of timber harvesting, improves harvesting quality and increases forest biodiversity The zone thinning method proved to increase the productivity of harvesting compared to traditional even thinning. Based on harvesting research data collected in
Bark Beetle Battle Continues
New action to protect against impacts of bark beetle tree pest. Forestry Commission to introduce new plant health requirements following confirmation of eight-toothed spruce bark beetle findings in Suffolk and Norfolk. Rapid eradication measures taking place, alongside swift
Another good year for Scottish Woodlands Ltd
Strong year for Scottish Woodlands Ltd in vibrant forestry sector The latest results for Scottish Woodlands Ltd show another successful and profitable year, with an increasing headcount and continued focus on graduate recruitment. The company, 80%-owned by its
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About Forest Machine Magazine
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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