Wood Processing

Wood Processing for Forest Machine Magazine

Trees are a sustainable and renewable source of timber. Wood processing is a general term to describe the different types of methods to utilise wood. The timber can be used for construction, heating, producing electricity and fuel. Wood fibre is used for manufacturing clothing and some of the food that we eat.

Wood Processing

Managed harvesting systems do not in any way resemble the devastation caused by illegal or unmanaged logging systems. Logging practices vary from large-scale commercial timber plantations to individuals harvesting fuelwood.

“As long as there are human beings on this planet, there will be a demand for wood, pulp, and other forest resources, and there will be businesses that endeavour to meet that demand. The only realistic way to conserve our forests is to apply sustainable forest management practices.” Rainforest Alliance

UK Timber Imports rose in Q3

The latest statistics from Timber Development UK confirm that total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached 7.01

Europe’s Timber Markets Tighten

Europe’s timber market tightens as demand recovers and supply constraints deepen by 2030, a new outlook report finds Europe’s Timber

How EFI and ETC engines are redefining performance

Across agriculture, forestry and landscaping, equipment performance depends on an optimal power-to-weight ratio and portability. In addition, high performance in

Billions in fraud threatens collapse of FSC

Fraud threatens collapse of world’s biggest wood sustainability watchdog, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) The credibility of Bonn-based Forest Stewardship

From Brush to Firebreak: Fecon’s FTX150-2

Fecon’s FTX150-2 mulching tractor with fire package wows firefighters and land management pros with its power and precision in creating

Kronospan Completes the acquisition of Ziegler’s Sawmill in Romania

Kronospan has completed its acquisition of ZG Timber’s Sebeș sawmill, formerly part of the Ziegler Group, securing more than 500

Russian Timber Continues to Infiltrate the UK and EU

Timber industry organisations collaborate to halt the import of Russian timber, often referred to as ‘blood wood,’ in Europe. More

Labour Urged To Ban Wood-Burning Stoves By 2027

The Government has been called upon to take action following several reports that associate the use of wood-burning stoves with

German Sawmills are Suffering from a Wood Shortage

Forest Owners Respond With Criticism to German Sawmills wood shortage German sawmills are running out of wood. The shortage of

Hundreds of jobs in jeopardy as National Timber Group faces administration.

One of the largest timber groups In the UK – the National Timber Group England Ltd – has filed its

Finland’s timber trade has experienced a significant decline.

Finland’s timber trade saw a steep decline during the third quarter of the year. Finland’s timber trade drops sharply as

European softwood sawn timber market shows modest recovery

The European softwood industry is navigating a period of gradual stabilization after three years of difficult market conditions, according to

The Changing Face of the Forestry

A view from the front line of forestry We are currently facing a significant crisis in the forestry industry. Contractors

Slow UK Softwood Market

With Q4 underway, the slow UK softwood demand has been creating problems for UK softwood traders as they struggle to

The European softwood market is projected to recover in 2026

The 73rd edition of the International Softwood Conference was held on 22–23 October 2025 in Oslo, Norway. The European softwood
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We cover all aspects of forestry, from ground preparation through to the end product. Visiting harvesting sites, contractors, hauliers, and timber processing plants keeps us abreast of all the latest news and technology. Our team of professional operators carry out product testing of the latest accessories and equipment to improve workers safety and offer honest and unbiased reviews.

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