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Christmas Decorations Through The Ages
Christmas decorations light up towns and cities, bringing joy to both young and old. But have you ever thought about where this festive celebration really began? Christmas Decorations-The origins of decorating houses with greenery in December date back
Kesla Chipper Rights sold to UAB Ukmergès Staklès
Kesla Sells the Product Rights of Its Previously Discontinued Wood Chipper Product Group to Lithuanian UAB Ukmergès Staklès Kesla announced in June 2025 that it had decided to discontinue its Kesla chipper product group as part of the
New Bandit Intimidator 15XCT woodchipper
Bandit launches new bespoke woodchipper in response to industry feedback Bandit has unveiled the new Bandit Intimidator 15XCT woodchipper, developed in direct response to feedback from UK industry professionals.Designed to meet the specific needs of tree care and
Microwave technology for measuring moisture content
Microwaves enable fast and reliable measurement of moisture content in stacked round timber. If the technology is further developed, the accuracy can be at least as high as today’s manual and labor-intensive methods. Measuring the moisture content of
New STIHL TSA 500 cut-off saw
STIHL launches most powerful battery-powered cut-off machine STIHL TSA 500-STIHL has unveiled the most powerful battery-powered cut-off machine to date. The TSA 500, with 16”/350mm cutting wheel, is the latest addition to STIHL’s AP System range. It offers
Maine loggers are struggling under the tarriffs
As the important winter logging season begins, people are seeing the values for their timber fall, while their costs to operate are going up. By Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor. Maine loggers-The dirt roads in the northern corner
Sampo Rosenlew sold to Tera Yatirim Teknoloji Holding A.Ş
Tera Yatirim Teknoloji Holding A.Ş acquires all shares of Sampo Rosenlew Oy Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (M&M) the world’s largest tractor company by volume, has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Tera Yatirim Teknoloji Holding Anonim
Kenworth Trucks Get Electronic Parking Brake System Option
Electronic Parking Brake System Now Available for New Kenworth Trucks Kenworth Trucks today announced the Bendix® Intellipark® Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system is now an available option for Kenworth heavy- and medium-duty models. FIND US ON Kenworth today
TMC CANCELA COMMITS TO GREEN HYDROGEN
TMC CANCELA COMMITS TO GREEN HYDROGEN THROUGH THE H2RCV PROJECT TO REDUCE EMISSIONS AND PREVENT FIRES IN THE GALICIAN FORESTS Thee H2RCV project was presented at the TMC Cancela headquarters. This innovative strategic initiative for the development of
17 Coniferous tree species show promise for commercial timber
17 Coniferous tree species show early promise for future commercial timber production in the UK Coniferous tree species-In the UK, commercial timber production is dominated by conifer forests consisting primarily of just nine introduced species, with Sitka spruce
Malwa’s Progress
Malwa’s Housewarming party – We celebrate with a customer campaign We are proud and happy to now take the next big step in Malwa’s development. We are now moving into our new, double-sized premises in Hyssna – a
The UK Forest Market Report 2025
Future of land use defined by finding ways to integrate forestry and farming Farmers and foresters may not be in the same boat but they are in the same storm, said forestry experts at the launch of the
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 million m³ – some 2.1% below the 7.15 million m³ recorded in the same period of 2024. This
Tree Specialists Fined after Worker Falls
A Worker suffered life-altering back injuries after falling from a MEWP basket. A tree specialists company has been fined £20,000 and the director fined £1,000. after a worker falls from height, An arboriculture company based in Derby has
The Next Step In The Automation Of Forestry Machines
The new forwarder from Komatsu is a standard model, which facilitates the further development of remote control and machine automation. Photo: Julio Gonzalez, Skogforsk With a new forwarder from Komatsu at the technology lab in Jälla, Skogforsk is
Sweden’s forestry industry in decline
Weak consumer demand, the imposition of U.S. tariffs, and growing policy uncertainty have collectively driven business confidence down to its lowest point in five years. Sweden’s forest industry is currently experiencing its most significant decline in over five
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 Markets are a major player in global softwood lumber markets, accounting for about one-third of global production and
New BMF 1020L Truck Crane
The New BMF 1020L Truck Crane – Manufactured in Estonia and Engineered for Professionals. The biggest and most powerful crane in the BMF range, the BMF 1020L, marks a new milestone in the company’s development. Designed for professional timber
DEFENDER OCTA CLAIMS ‘BEST OFF-ROADER’ TITLE
The Defender OCTA has been awarded the title of ‘Best Off-Roader’ at the 2025 Top Gear Awards, thereby solidifying its reputation as the quintessential embodiment of all-terrain expertise. The Defender OCTA has been named ‘Best Off‑Roader’ at the
Horse Powertrain for Scania Electric Timber Truck
Horse Powertrain supplies range-extender for Scania electric timber truck pilot Scania and Horse Powertrain launched a real-world pilot to test range-extended hybrid technology in heavy-duty timber transport. The vehicle, operated by SCA in northern Sweden, combines Scania’s electric
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About Forest Machine Magazine-Forestry News
Forest Machine Magazine is a dedicated online hub for forestry news that keeps you updated with the latest information covering all aspects of forestry.
We feature current forestry news, the latest equipment, and interesting stories about the people and companies involved in ground preparation, road building and maintenance, planting, thinning, harvesting, extraction, timber haulage, sawmilling, and wood processing.
Our editor, Rab Easton, is a second-generation forestry professional with nearly 50 years of hands-on experience. He has worked on harvesting contracts throughout the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the USA. He began his career as a chainsaw operator with the Forestry Commission, where he earned his forester qualifications but chose to pursue timber harvesting instead of management. He also qualified as a Forest Machine Operator Instructor, training the next generation of operators at Barony College in Parkgate, near Dumfries.
Being a part of the forest industry and being known by the people and contractors within it has been a huge asset to Forest Machine Magazine, as it has opened doors that remain closed to others.
In the nine years since its establishment, Forest Machine Magazine has built a network of highly experienced operators who provide reliable feedback when trialling equipment and accessories in real conditions.
Rab’s wife, Wendy, was initially a tree surgeon who worked at Canterbury Cathedral before transitioning to horticulture and specialising in plant propagation. She has played an instrumental role in Forest Machine Magazine, managing client relationships, photography, graphic design, and maintaining the website.
We made the decision this year for the website, monthly newsletter and our social media pages to be our sole outlets for information about current events, equipment, and features, allowing us to publish instantly rather than adhering to deadlines
Written by loggers for loggers, forestry is not just a job but a way of life.
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