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Digital Tree Marking for Healthier Forests.
Digital Tree Marking Brings Efficiency to Forest Thinning Efforts Digital Tree Marking- For decades forestry crews have walked through forests with paint cans, marking individual trees by hand to indicate which ones should be removed during thinning operations.
USDAÂ Invests $80 Million to Expand Timber Markets
USDAÂ Invests $80 Million to Expand Timber Markets, Protect Forests and Fuel Economic Growth. Investments supports rural jobs, forest health, wildfire mitigation and energy independence USDAÂ Invests $80 Million-U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Forest
Nighttime Aerial Firefighting Combats Canadian Wildfires
Nighttime Aerial Firefighting Expands in Canadian Wildfire Response As wildfires become more frequent and severe across Canada, new technologies are changing how fire agencies respond. Among the latest advancements is the increasing use of nighttime aerial firefighting—a strategy that
More Wood for Welsh Homes
More Wood for Welsh Homes; Wales’s inaugural Timber Industrial Strategy aims to increase the utilisation of locally sourced Sitka spruce in the production of structural timbers. More Wood for Welsh Homes; Wales aims to significantly increase the number
UK Softwood Market slows and log prices decline
UK softwood markets experienced a period of strong trading during the first two months of Q2, supported by a rise in demand that gained momentum throughout both April and May. UK softwood market enjoyed a period of strong
Powerhand EX28 Tiltrotator Grapple Saw
Powerhand EX28 Tiltrotator Grapple Saw took Centre Stage at DigDig UK’s Preston yard recently and set the stage for a machine-and-attachment combo that’s quickly earned attention for all the right reasons. Enter the Powerhand EX28 Tiltrotator Grapple Saw,
Exploring the STIHL MS 400.1
Professional Chainsaws of the Future: Exploring the STIHL MS 400.1 Exploring the STIHL MS 400.1; When it comes to selecting the right chainsaw for the job, forestry professionals are likely to consider four main components – weight, durability,
Russia’s Timber Industry is on the brink of Shutdown
Russia’s Timber Industry Faces Shutdowns Amid Sanctions, Strong Ruble and Slumping Demand Russia’s timber industry is warning of widespread production shutdowns as the sector reels from Western sanctions, declining demand and a surging ruble that has battered the
MAN TGE increases its versatility with new body variants
MAN TGE Bodies from Meiller and BE-Combi expand the range of products in the invoicing business. New “Certified Van Partner” program intensifies MAN’s cooperation with body and conversion manufacturers The TRIGENIUS three-way tipper from Meiller and the semi-trailer
New Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader
Easy to own and operate, the new Cat® 980 GC Wheel Loader delivers high performance and low owning and operating costs Easy to own and simple to operate, the new Cat® 980 GC wheel loader is the right
Sycamore Gap tree fellers jailed
Sycamore Gap tree feller finally admits why he cut down the famous tree as a pair are jailed. The two men found guilty of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree were jailed today at Newcastle Crown Court.
Russian Conflict Timber is still being imported into the EU.
Amendments to EUDR could harm EU efforts to block Russian conflict timber Russian Conflict Timber-A January 2025 Earthsight report showed that the EU had imported over €1.5 billion of illegal Russian and Belarusian birch plywood via third countries
Increased tree planting will combat climate change
A survey shows that increased tree planting has garnered strong public support for using trees to address climate change. New figures published today have revealed tremendous support for increasing tree planting to tackle climate change. In the new Public
Electric Forestry Trucks-what the hauliers think
Electric Forestry trucks are appealing due to their quiet operation and improved working conditions; however, hauliers remain cautious. A new study examines how forest hauliers evaluate technology, economics, and daily realities Photo: Astrid Bygge, Skogforsk A new study
Wood in hospitals could benefit healthcare
Using more wood in hospitals could be better than using concrete, stainless steel and plastics as it has better bacterial resistance Wood in hospitals- When you think of a hospital, you might picture materials like concrete, stainless steel,
New Kesla Crane Models
New Kesla crane models: KESLA 2225 and KESLA 2228 designed specifically for loading long timber. These new models, officially launched at the Forexpo 2025 exhibition in Franc These new Kesla crane models mark a significant leap forward in
Ash Trees Are Fighting Back Against Ash Dieback
Ash trees are fighting back by rapidly evolving some resistance to ash dieback disease Ash trees are fighting back, DNA sequencing shows young trees are more likely to have gene variants that confer partial resistance to a fungus
Regrowing Forests Remove 8× More Carbon
20-to-40-year-old regrowing forests were found to sequester the optimal amount of carbon. Young regrowing forests on lands where mature forests once stood could hold the key to removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide, which in turn could
UK’s youngest qualified digger driver
Schoolboy Finlay Gallagher has been crowned the UK’s youngest qualified digger driver – at the age of just 13. UK’s youngest qualified digger driver-The youngster spent his school holidays learning how to put a JCB digger through its
STIHL MS 400.1 On Trial with Willie Gordon
Willie Gordon Field Tests the new mid-range powerhouse STIHL MS 400.1 chainsaw In March of this year, I had the opportunity to visit STIHL’s new facility, where I was presented with the chance to try their latest model,
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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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