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Thousands of US Forest Service Workers get the Chop
A mass firing of probationary federal government employees has been ordered by the Trump administration, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of workers including 3,400 with the US Forest Service — nearly 10% of its workforce A mass firing
Drax Power Station subsidies slashed by UK Government
A new funding arrangement between the UK government and the Drax wood biomass power station means that its subsidies will be cut by more than half. The company currently receives nearly £1bn a year in subsidies and it
New TimberPro TN230D log loader from Komatsu
Komatsu is pleased to announce the release of their new TimberPro TN230D log loader Komatsu is pleased to introduce its newest log loader, the TimberPro TN230D. The new machine was built from the ground up based on customer
WESTTECH WOODCRACKER Named as innovation of the year
The trade magazine Baublatt Austria has named the Woodcracker CS590 flexHead³ “Innovation of the Year”. The Woodcracker CS590 grab saw combined with the flexHead³ is a revolutionary attachment for truck cranes. This project was successfully realized in collaboration
Tiny tunnels bored by forest beetles could help fan wildfire flames
Long-overlooked insect architecture could cause forest fires to release more carbon Researchers have long known that some voracious wood-eating beetles can make forest fires worse by killing trees. Now, a new study finds beetles might also fan the
Precision on the water
Perfect technology for demanding applications and working on banks, canals and areas that are difficult to access. Tree felling from the water? No problem with the Woodcracker® C550! The BUNTE company, known as a specialist in hydraulic engineering,
Call for forestry and timber businesses to take part in sector wide surveys
Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme to collect data about the UK timber industry. The surveys are run by Forest Research, with the support of the Expert
Olofsfors: delivering the innovations of tomorrow to customers worldwide
These days there are few manufacturing companies that can boast a history going back almost four centuries. Olofsfors AB is a member of this unique club and a world leader in manufacturing band tracks. FIND US ON Olofsfors
Ponsse Celebrate 21,000th forest machine
Ponsse Celebrate 55th anniversary year: The 21,000th forest machine , a Ponsse Buffalo, was manufactured in Vieremä factory Ponsse celebrate-In 2025, it will be 55 years since forest machine entrepreneur Einari Vidgren founded a forest machine factory in Vieremä,
Wood-Mizer partners with Postsaver
A partnership between UK-based business Postsaver and global sawmilling and wood processing manufacturer Wood-Mizer could revolutionise the wood and fencing industry, the companies say The Wood-Mizer collaboration combines Postsaver’s innovative, guaranteed rot prevention products with Wood-Mizer’s advanced engineering
The World’s Largest Wooden City is being built in Sweden
The World’s Largest Wooden City with 2,000 homes and 7,000 offices is being built in Stockholm, Sweden World’s largest wooden city to have 2,000 homes, 7,000 offices. The project will become an international showcase for sustainable urban development,
Pfanzelt Moritz-Reforestation in the Sauerland Region
Pfanzelt Moritz-two mini felling tractors with container planters in operation Pfanzelt Moritz is once again setting standards in mechanical reforestation. In Meschede in the Sauerland region, 5,500 container plants are planted in a few days in a semi-automated
New Seppi M rc Microsoil Stone Crusher
The Seppi M Microsiol rc is a compact, robust stone crusher designed for radio-controlled crawler vehicles or mini loaders from 30-80 HP. The MICROSOIL rc is a compact yet robust stone crusher designed for radio-controlled crawler vehicles or mini loaders with 30-80
Kratos Unmanned Timber Truck Platooning Trials
Kratos Unmanned Timber Truck Platooning Demonstrates Leader Follower Platooning Technology in Quebec’s Forestry Sector in a Timber Hauling Operation Kratos Unmanned Driverless Vehicle Initiative Focused on Mitigating Driver Shortages, Improving Safety Protocols, Boosting Rural Economic Vitality, and Contributing
Swedish roundwood prices soar by 30% in 2024
In 2024 the Swedish roundwood prices on delivery timber increased for sawlogs by 30 percent and the price of pulpwood increased by 18 percent compared to 2023. Roundwood prices rose across all regions. This is based on the
German sawmiller Rettenmeier acquires parts of Ziegler Group
German sawmiller Rettenmeier has acquired several parts of the Ziegler Group as part of the latter’s insolvency proceedings, catapulting its European sawmilling profile higher erman sawmiller Rettenmeier has acquired several parts of the Ziegler Group as part of
One in a million: JCB celebrates milestone
JCB celebrates milestone, the creator of the backhoe loader, has marked the production of the one millionth machine. JCB celebrates milestone, the creator of the backhoe loader, has marked the production of the one millionth machine. Designed initially
Trump- “US doesn’t need Canadian Timber”
The Trump administration has taken significant steps to reshape the United States’ trade relations with Canada by imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian timber imports. President Donald Trump, during recent executive orders signed at the Oval Office, remarked, “We
Used Forestry Equipment for sale
A selection of used forestry equipment for sale On the first weekend of each month we will be publishing a selection of used forestry equipment for sale. This is a free advertising platform for individuals, arborists and forestry
Storm Eowyn, the clear up operations continue
Storm Eowyn, progress being made but common sense call in South Scotland forest clear-up Storm Eowyn, Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) South Region teams are working at pace to allow the public back into storm hit forests where
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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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