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Komatsu – new generation of wheeled loaders
Komatsu has launched its latest generation of wheel loaders – the WA475-11 and WA485-11 The new Komatsu models feature a newly developed Komatsu diesel engine, described as boasting ‘extremely high torque in the low speed range’. The engine
Forestry England – Cutting Edge Biodiversity Monitoring
Forestry England – Bioacoustic listening devices and environmental DNA samples give Forestry England the best ever data on wildlife species. Forestry England – Weather stations for nature will provide continuous information on conservation activities in years ahead. Crucial
Torc Robotics Autonomous Truck Trial
Torc Robotics Performs Successful Fully Autonomous Product Validation Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, today announced it began successful advanced validation of the company’s autonomous trucks without a driver
Wooden Satellite heads to space
World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space Kyoto, JapanReuters — The world’s first wooden satellite built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
Branching out … a new fund to grow Wales’s forestry workforce
£280,000 is being invested in a new forestry-related skills and training fund by the Welsh Government, with the aim of growing Wales’s forestry workforce and providing strong roots for the industry to bloom. The Forestry and Timber Skills
Volvo Trucks launches next-generation safety systems
Volvo Trucks is introducing two updated safety systems focused on protecting vulnerable road users, marking the manufacturer’s next step towards its long-term vision of zero accidents involving its trucks. Volvo Trucks latest innovations include Volvo’s Active Side Collision
Finns love forests and invest in ownership
Finns are proud to have the most forested country in Europe with over 75% of its land covered in trees. More than one in 10 Finns own a forest and is a very popular investment among their assets.Â
STIHL AP Battery Vacuum Shredder
The first dedicated vacuum in STIHL’s AP System of battery-powered tools STIHL AP – Designed for professional landscapers and grounds maintenance teams, the SHA 140 vacuum shredder is the most powerful in the STIHL lineup, offering 15% improved
John Deere Debuts New TimberMaticâ„¢ Maps Auto Pickup Feature for Skidder Line-up
ï‚· The new John Deere Auto Pickup feature simplifies collecting skidder production data while keeping jobsite progress up to date in live time.ï‚· The industry-exclusive Auto Pickup feature within John Deere TimberMaticâ„¢ Maps makes it easier for skidder
Aviogel a revolutionary solution for wildfire management
Aviogel secures €300,000 investment from Scientifica Venture Capital to revolutionize firefighting and restore ecosystems Aviogel stands out for its revolutionary technology aimed at transforming wildfire management. At the heart of this innovation are biodegradable hydrogel spheres, engineered to
FibGel a Tree-mendous natural, renewable breakthrough
UPM Biomedicals launches FibGel the world’s first injectable nanocellulose hydrogel for medical devices UPM Biomedicals, the forerunner in producing high quality nanofibrillar cellulose for medical and life science applications, today announces the launch of FibGel™—a natural injectable hydrogel for
SCA – New electric timber truck in operation
SCA – new electric timber truck with a crane is finally rolling in the Östavall area. The truck, which is a collaborative project between SCA and Scania, is the first in the world to collect timber in the
Digital driver support for more efficient timber transport
Both drivers and transport managers today lack important functionality and information linked to timber transport. Can a customized digital driver support be the solution to the problems? Photo: Madeleine Silverbratt The logistics of the forest value chains are
Government to create three new national forests
The government will create three new ‘national forests’ to bring woodlands closer to people, the Minister for Nature said at a major forestry conference. Mary Creagh MP said the Labour government was committed to planting millions of trees
Mitsubishi Motors Launches Updated OutlanderÂ
Mitsubishi Motors Launches Updated Outlander PHEV – Flagship Model Returns to Europe in Spring 2025 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) has updated the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander crossover SUV and premiered it
ProSilva – a lean, green forwarding machine
ProSilva is a rare sight in the forests of the UK, but a well-established brand in the Baltics, Europe, and South America ProSiva are a Finnish company who have been manufacturing forestry equipment for five decades and produce
Greenarc Fuels-Anticipated rise in fuel duty
Greenarc Fuels is warning agricultural and forestry businesses across the country to avoid getting caught out by the much-anticipated rise in fuel duty, which is expected to be announced in the Budget on 30th October. Just as UK forestry
New Prinoth Raptor 300
Prinoth Raptor 300 – New Generation has arrived: Optimized and improved for top performance! The well-known and popular Prinoth Raptor 300 with the associated Grizzly M650m mulcher has been optimized with a number of improvements to better meet the requirements
Forestry England £14.5 million tree nursery upgrade
£14.5 million upgrade at Forestry England’s tree nursery to grow climate-resilient trees Forestry England is spending around £14.5 million to upgrade its tree nursery near Delamere Forest, Cheshire, including building a brand-new seed extractory. This will produce seeds
Kesla 165, New Generation of Timber Trailers
The new generation box-framed KESLA 165 forest trailer will be launched at the Agricultural Machinery Trade Fair in Helsinki, Finland KESLA 165 marks the beginning of a new era in tractor-drawn forestry trailers with its robot-welded box-frame-type structure
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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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