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£1 million boost to support small scale woodlands in Scotland

More financial help for farmers, crofters and communities involved in creating small woodlands is now available via the Forestry Grants Scheme. Details of an additional £1 million in forestry grants to help farmers, crofters, and communities create and

German sawmill industry slowdown due to construction slump

The German sawmill industry is heading towards one of its lowest production years in recent history, according to industry forecasts The German sawmill industry is heading towards one of its lowest production years in recent history, according to

Ponsse’s Prowess

Ponsse’s Prowess as they are ranked Finland’s second most reputable company Ponsse’s Prowess-According to the Trust & Reputation 2025 survey conducted by Reputation and Trust Analytics, Ponsse has been ranked the second most reputable company in Finland. Supercell

Sampo Rosenlew Oy sold to Tera Yatirim Teknoloji Holding A.S.

Tera Yatirim Teknoloji Holding A.Ş quires all shares of Sampo Rosenlew Oy  Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (M&M) the world’s largest tractor company by volume, has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Tera Yatirim Teknoloji Holding Anonim

Volvo Trucks score Five Stars in NCAP Safety Ratings

Volvo Trucks has done it again – receiving the maximum 5-star safety rating for heavy-duty trucks from the European consumer test organization Euro NCAP. Both the Volvo FH Aero and the Volvo FM scored top results in the

Is a single-machine system the future of continuous cover forestry?

Single-machine system for continuous cover forestry – this is what forest companies and machine manufacturers think What does the future of the single-machine system look like? Forest companies and machine manufacturers share their perspectives as continuous cover forestry

Sanctions Affect Tobol Timber as Russia’s Forestry Deteriorates

Unpaid taxes and an increase in the value of the Ruble have led Siberia’s largest timber firm, Tobol Timber, to file for bankruptcy. Russia’s Federal Tax Service has submitted a bankruptcy petition against the Tobol Timber Company, one

Climate Change-The financial impact for forestry in Europe

Climate change-induced wildfires, floods, heatwaves and pest outbreaks could wipe out up to €247 billion in standing timber by 2100—double today’s €115 billion estimate—unless managers completely re-examine decades-old forest practices, new research in Nature warns. The study “The

EU Deforest Regulation could cost Germany €1.8 billion

The implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation is expected to cost the German wood industry €1.8 billion, with ongoing annual costs of around €1.2 billion The EU Deforest Regulation (EUDR), effective from January 2026, requires all companies in

Upgraded Driver Alert Support System from Volvo Trucks

Volvo Trucks upgrades its Driver Alert Support system with an eye-tracking camera, with the objective to even better support truck drivers and increase road safety. Long hours on the road demand constant attention from truck drivers, Volvo now

Nokian Tyres Awarded The Prestigious Silver Award

Nokian Tyres next generation smart tire technology awarded a prestigious silver distinction Nokian Tyres has received the prestigious Agritechnica Innovation Award presented by the German Agricultural Society DLG. The Silver Medal distinction was awarded to Nokian Tyres’ next-generation smart tire

Fighting wildfires in an era of climate change

Fighting wildfires in an era of climate change: Finnish innovations on the frontlines From California to the Mediterranean, and now even in the far north of Europe, wildfires are increasingly making headlines. The growing vulnerability of regions once

Assisted Steering from Komatsu Forest

A Glimpse into the Future – A New Concept Prototype of Assisted Steering is Unveiled Komatsu Forest has developed a concept prototype called assisted steering; this feature offers numerous benefits that contribute to increased safety, productivity, and improved

The New Eco Log 888G Harvester

Eco Log 688G – ready for the next generation! It is strong, it is stable, and it has eight wheels. Now, Eco Log 688 takes the step into the next generation and joins the pendulum arm harvesters in

The Next Generation of Tigercat H-Series Feller Bunchers

The Next generation of Tigercat H-Series feller bunchers comes with major upgrades for the operator. The Tigercat H-series feller bunchers are set to enter regular production beginning October 2025. The three-model line-up includes the 720H, 724H and 726H.

Upgraded Volvo FL 4×4 truck for demanding tasks

Volvo’s medium duty truck offer is strengthened with an upgraded sturdy Volvo FL 4×4 model, tailor made for demanding offroad applications. The Volvo FL model is known for being a compact and agile medium duty truck and with

Sweden and Finland want the EU to revise forestry climate targets

Sweden and Finland are calling for a fresh look at the EU’s forestry climate targets! These northern nations recognize the critical importance of reevaluating strategies to effectively tackle climate change and promote sustainable forest management. Sweden and Finland

A Short Term Forestry Skills Shortage Solution

With a forestry skills shortage crisis looming on the UK horizon here is a proposal that will offer a short term solution. Forestry Skills Shortage-It is unfortunate that there are currently no institutions in the United Kingdom offering

Smuggled Russian timber has been discovered in UK homes.

Smuggled Russian timber—Think Timber—a UK packaging and distribution company—has introduced a QR-coded system to ensure traceability from forest to building site. Smuggled Russian timber-A recent forensic investigation has revealed that up to 7.5 percent of all timber utilized

Saving the Ash and Elm Trees

Three million SEK has been awarded to the Forestry Research Institute to save the ash and elm trees Image: Mostphoto Saving the Ash and Elm Trees-the ash is threatened by the fungal disease ash disease. Like the elm,

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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. 

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