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Nokian Tyres Soil King Improve Fuel Efficiency
Improved fuel efficiency and increased productivity within reach of more farming professionals: Nokian Tyres introduces Soil King VF product family for HHP tractors Nokian Tyres Soil King VF is the first tractor tire that utilizes Nokian Tyres Flexforce® VF
New Volvo Penta’s D17 Industrial Genset
Volvo Penta’s most powerful engine – the D17 – supports the current business needs of industrial customers as well as their future demands as they navigate the energy transition towards decarbonization using renewable fuels. This is just one
Silent Scania
Swedish truck maker Scania is working with SCA to put the world’s first all electric timber truck into production in a bid to decarbonize the logging industry. Swedish truck maker Scania is working with SCA to put the
MAN expands its zero-emission portfolio
The initially planned small series of around 200 MAN units is to be delivered to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and selected non-European countries as early as 2025. Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus will
Alliance Tyres compatible with Olofsors Tracks
Alliance 643 Forestar 111 are now compatible for customers who use Olofsors tracks Alliance Tyres. Working in the forestry industry is no easy task.Forestry tires must be durable, stable, and able to handle steep slopes safely and efficiently.
New SEPPI M. E20 direct
SEPPI M. introduces the all new “E20 direct” for excavators weighing from 12 to 21 tons EPPI M. introduces the all new “E20 direct” for excavators weighing from 12 to 21 tons – the forestry mulcher head from SEPPI M., a
Komatsu’s flexible Multibox
During hot and dry periods, there is a serious risk of wildfires. Moreover, a single spark can be enough to start one, in which case every second counts. Having fire extinguishing equipment close at hand can make all
Key Flag symbol awarded to Ponsse Plc’s Online Store
The Association for Finnish Work has awarded the Key Flag symbol to the Ponsseshop.com Online Store in recognition its Finnish origin and promotion of employment in Finland. The Online Store is home for the high-quality and loved Ponsse
Stora Enso’s new automated coating line
French school becomes first project completed in Stora Enso’s new automated coating line Photo Credit ©forma6 The Bourdonnières School in Nantes, France becomes the first project completed using Stora Enso’s automated coating line for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The
Poplar Paracetamol
Cost effective Paracetamol pain relief made from Poplar biomass Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum.
A82 forest operations
The A82 project is removing non-native conifers along the Loch Ness to mitigate against future hill slips and protect this iconic road. FLS contractors are currently working on an area four miles from Drumnadrochit. Part of FLS’ long-term steep
AI Smart tools for optimizing harvesting
As part of Business Finland’s Veturi funding for forest machine manufacturer Ponsse, Sitowise is working with Ponsse to explore the potential of AI for smarter planning and optimization of logging. The aim of the project is to explore
Remote-controlled scarification machine underway
The Forestry Research Institute of Sweden (Skogforsk) has started the development of a remote-controlled soil preparation machine. This takes place at Troëdsson Forestry Teleoperation Lab in Jälla, just outside Uppsala. For several years, the Forestry Research Institute of
JCB unveils largest X Series crawler excavator
JCB has expanded its X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the largest model yet – the 370X for the 35-40 tonne sector. The machine is powered by a Cummins L9 diesel engine, certified as
Husqvarna Launches Game-Changer
Husqvarna Launches Another Game-Changing Innovation in Chainsaws. The all-new T542i XP® and 542i XP® are the world’s first battery chainsaws with a clutch, offering a kick-start of energy at the beginning of every cut and the familiar feel
Russian Conflict Timber Seized
€40 of Russian Timber heading for the US seized by German Customs Earthsight has learned that a vessel carrying some €40 million of Russian conflict timber was seized by German Customs. The ship, 23,000-tonne Atlantic Navigator II, was
Autonomous Forwarder Project
Autonomous Forwarder Project October 2021 revealed the world première of a self-driving forest machine which was able to work autonomously – it was able to collect and transport round wood without human intervention. The researchers behind the successful
James Jones & Sons wins Carbon Reduction Award
James Jones & Sons wins Carbon Reduction Award James Jones & Sons is delighted to have won the Carbon Reduction Award at the STTA awards dinner last week in recognition of its trial of an electric timber truck.
The Corrs and Van Morrison announce Forest Live shows
The Corrs and Van Morrison announce Forest Live shows at Westonbirt Arboretum Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced Irish folk-pop icons The Corrs and game-changing Northern Irish musicianVan Morrison as the final two headliners
Tigercat 573 – New Triangulated Harvesting Head
Tigercat adds fifth model to harvesting head line-up with the new three-wheel drive 573. In late September 2023, visitors to the PLC live demo event held in Washington state got a sneak peak of the new Tigercat 573
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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.
The professional magazine written by loggers for loggers and dedicated solely to the equipment used in forestry operations.
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