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PONSSE Mammoth exceeds expectations in Brazil
PONSSE Mammoth: Ponsse’s largest forwarder achieves 30% more productivity in tests carried out in Brazil. The PONSSE Mammoth has a capacity for 25 tons, this giant presented results that prove its high performance under typical operating conditions in
www – wood wide web
The idea of trees “talking” to one another through underground fungal networks the so-called “wood wide web” has captured the imagination of the public The wood wide web concept where trees supposedly share nutrients with each other via
2024 UK Softwood Market Falls Short
When it comes to trading, this year’s UK softwood market fell far short of most importers and merchants’ expectations. With the year-end in sight, the current mood among UK distributors is one of resignation that an upturn is
Bell Skogger – a loggers flexible friend
The Bell Skogger is developed to be a flexible and cost-effective timber handling solution for mechanised timber operations A flexible and cost-effective timber handling solution for mechanised timber operations, the four-wheel drive (4WD) Bell Skogger design concept has
IN THE NEWS
The latest news affecting forestry News Flashes PONSSE ANNOUNCE TEMPORARY LAYOFFS IN 2025 Ponsse invited its Finnish personnel to change negotiations in accordance with the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings on 19.11.2024. The negotiations were held on Monday
Mack Trucks launches virtual live tour for customers
Mack Trucks Launches Innovative Virtual Live Tour Experience for Truck Buyers Mack Trucks today announced the launch of the Mack Live Tour digital experience, offering prospective buyers a personalized, virtual truck exploration from the comfort of their home
Komatsu Forest Innovations that last
Innovations that last – 40 years of Komatsu Forest ‘s stability concept This year marks 40 years since the introduction of the first 901 – one of the world’s first single-grip harvesters designed from the ground up with
Sonichem – low value forestry products into eco friendly alterrnatives
Sonichem – Lignin, ‘Nature’s Glue’ from Sawdust targets the Sustainable Chemicals Challenge Sonichem – a team of researchers in Scotland is supporting a clean tech startup to transform co-products from the forestry sector into high-value, eco-friendly alternatives to
Ufkes Greentec Forestcutter 300
Ufkes Greentec Forestcutter 300 on a Ponsse Fox working in Germany “The Fastest Tree Cutter on the market” Ufkes Greentec is a manufacturer from the Netherlands and was founded in 2004 by Jippe Ufkes. The company have made
Wood panel manufacturer fined £400,000 after worker loses leg
A wood panel manufacturer has been fined £400,000 after a worker suffered life-changing injuries at its factory in Chirk, near Wrexham. The incident happened at Kronospan Limited on 31 March 2021, when a pack of waste MDF sheets
Planting seedlings for a better future
A healthy forest ecosystem is essential for a healthy planet. Forests regulate the climate, rainfall patterns and watersheds and are crucial for providing oxygen and clean water. With the increased focus on environmental sustainability, the use of wood
Successful rejuvenation of the forest machine operator corps
Forestry has shown a successful recruitment of younger forest machine operator in recent years, and the young operators seem to be staying in the profession. However, the difficulty of attracting women to the profession remains. An investigation from
New Tigercat 250E Loader
New Tigercat 250E knuckleboom loader for enhanced operator comfort and convenience as well as added performance. Tigercat has replaced the 250D loader with the new and improved 250E model. Tigercat 250 series loaders are a staple on southern
New Seppi M S7 Compact Mulcher
New Seppi M S7 Compact in Comparison Discover the complete Seppi M S7 product line now and find the perfect model. The new S7 line mulches grass, prunings, or cuts wood up to a diameter of 7 cm.
Volvo Trucks scores five stars in independent safety test
The European consumer test organization Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks. Volvo Trucks best-selling models, the Volvo FH and the Volvo FM, both received the top rating of five stars.
Illegal felling in Northumberland
Court orders Northumberland landowner to replant trees after illegal felling following Forestry Commission investigation A landowner from Northumberland has been ordered to replant trees after an illegal felling following a successful criminal investigation by the Forestry Commission’s National
Waratah Forestry launches new HX Line
Waratah Forestry Equipment launches new HX line with trio of high-performance, extreme application heads Waratah Forestry Equipment has launched an all-new HX line with its 624HX and 626HX harvester heads and purpose-built LPX loader-processor head. Building on generations of Waratah HTH attachments, the new extra-large harvester
Komatsu Construction integrates A I in latest product
Earthmoving solution expert, Komatsu, has combined Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernise its Smart Construction Edge solution, in partnership with technology giant Sony as part of the EarthBrain joint-venture across Komatsu, NTT Communications, Sony Semiconductor and Nomura Research Institute,
JCB Manufacture its one millionth engine
JCB has marked a major manufacturing milestone with the production of its one millionth engine. Production started in 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, and expanded to JCB India in 2010 with the opening of a
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will replace the current EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), is now expected to come into effect on 30th December 2025 Though it should be noted that this proposed delay has not yet been
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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.
The professional magazine written by loggers for loggers and dedicated solely to the equipment used in forestry operations.
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