Harvesting

Various Harvesting Methods

Harvesting

Harvesting is a general term for cutting, processing, and extracting timber from stump to roadside ready for transporting to wood processing plants. 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

Ponsse could cut up to 140 jobs

The planned measures by Ponsse could result in the reduction of approximately 120-140 jobs globally, additionally new roles could be generated.

Harvesting detours on West Highland Way

Harvesting detours on West Highland Way until end of March Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging walkers on the

Tarras Valley Nature Reserve and Tilhill harvest timber for major restoration project

Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, together with Tilhill, a member of BSW Group and UK leaders in sustainable forestry, woodland management and timber

The New Vimek 470 Harvester

Vimek presents a brand-new harvester model, the Vimek 470. This new harvester is stronger, bigger, and more efficient than ever

Cover Photo Winner Gwyn Alun Ellis Williams: Ponsse Ergo

This month’s front cover photo features Gwyn Alun Ellis Williams on a PONSSE Ergo. Gwyn operates the Ergo C5 H8

Tigercat 30,000th Machine

In just over 30 years in business, the Tigercat 30,000th machine has been shipped Tigercat Industries is pleased to announce

Komatsu ready to launch electric excavator

Komatsu ready to launch new 13 ton class PC138E-11 electric excavator with lithium-ion battery Komatsu Ltd. (hereafter “Komatsu”) (President and

Steep Slope Logging

Steep Slope Logging Skylines were the pioneering equipment for steep slope logging, the first documented appearance dates back to 1886.

DC Equipment are seeking to partner with reputable distributors to fill UK demand

DC Equipment are seeking to partner with reputable distributors to fill UK demand Timber harvesting on steep terrain has always

SUOHIRVIÖ: Swamp Monster

Tanel Tuulmees from Estonia and The Valmet Swamp Monster. Tanel is 25 years old and has been operating forwarders for

John Deere self-repair solutions in a mobile app

John Deere has launched an enhanced self-repair solution, available initially in the US through its Equipment Mobile app John Deere

Ponsse-20,000 machine is built

On the 11 December  Ponsse celebrates the completion of their 20,000th forest machine, a Ponsse Bear harvester with a H8

K D Ferguson Ltd: Keeping it in the family

K D Ferguson Ltd: Keeping it in the family After 32 years of contracting in timber harvesting, Alistair Ferguson, AG

Hitachi Construction Machinery Launch New Forestry Excavator

Hitachi Construction Machinery Launch New Forestry Excavator Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is launching the new ZX135USL-7 forestry excavator.

For all the tea in Kenya: Eco Log has the answer

On a cold frosty winter’s morning in the forest, there is nothing better than looking forward to break time and

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