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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 intention to go into administration. National Timber Group, which operates companies such as Arnold Laver, National Timber Systems,
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 prices hold firm in Q3. According to the industry association Metsäteollisuus ry, member companies bought 4.8 million cubic
New Ponsse Manager System
New Ponsse Manager System revolutionises the monitoring of logging emissions The PONSSE Manager system collects data produced by forest machines and visualise it as user-friendly reports. Available as the paid PONSSE Manager Pro and the free PONSSE Manager
Project Outreach-Successful Test Phase
Project Outreach has successfully tested a new feller-forwarder machine with a 20-meter reach in the forest in Baden-Württemberg. The project consortium, consisting of Hohenloher Spezialmaschinen GmbH (Neu-Kupfer), the German Center for Forest Work and Technology (KWF, Groß-Umstadt), and
Tigercat 5185B Felling Head Enhancements
The Tigercat 5185 fixed felling saw is upgraded to the B-series with enhancements to improve productivity in large diameter timber harvesting applications. Tigercat Industries has released the first Tigercat 5185B fixed felling saw. The new head is branded
“Chain Shot: Effective Strategies for Mitigating Risk”
Iggesund Forest is a leading manufacturer of harvester cutting equipment. Export Sales Manager Iain Lawrence shares his tips for reducing chain shot. It is not feasible to completely eliminate the occurrence of chain shot; however, there are straightforward
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 outlooks presented at the 73rd International Softwood Conference in Oslo in October 2025. While both producers and traders
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 are at their wits’ end, workers are seeking alternative employment, sawmills are overstocked with some shutting down altogether,
Timbeter Measures Up
Timbeter and Polish State Forests enter second stage ofnationwide digital timber measurement rollout Following the success of the initial pilot phase, Timbeter, a global leader in AI-powered digital timber measurement, and Polish State Forests (PGL LP) have advanced
UK’s Construction Industry Is Facing a Crisis
Half-Built Promises: New Report Reveals Cracks in UK’s Construction Pipeline A major new report by Oxford Economics for the UK’s Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) warns that Britain’s £530 billion construction and infrastructure pipeline is “starting to crack”, with
Slow UK Softwood Market
With Q4 underway, the slow UK softwood demand has been creating problems for UK softwood traders as they struggle to find enough sales to carry through to the year end. The slow UK softwood demand has led to
Cat® 325 Excavator offers increased stability
New heavy-duty undercarriage configuration for the Cat® 325 Excavator offers increased stability in demanding conditions Delivering powerful performance, the Cat® 325 Excavator features easy-to-use standard technology like Cat Grade with 2D, Grade Assist, Lift Assist and Payload to help
New RAM Rampage For The European Market
The RAM Rampage is a completely new Pick-Up for the European market At the 2025 Fieracavalli event, RAM, as the principal partner, introduced the RAM Rampage model in a European premiere to a targeted audience. This vehicle is
Tilhill Harvesting Expands UK’s Most Advanced Fleet
Tilhill Harvesting Expands UK’s Most Advanced Fleet with Strategic Investment and Specialist Acquisition Tilhill Harvesting, part of Tilhill Forestry and member of BSW Group, has completed a multi-million-pound investment to expand and modernise its harvesting operations, now operating
Growing Stronger-Pine Forests
Growing Stronger Pine Forests: Insights from a 27-Year Study In the southeastern United States, pine Forests serve as critical components of the forestry economy, predominantly managed through intensive site preparation techniques designed to enhance tree growth and accelerate
The Private Forestry Programme’s climate solution
Reforestation as a climate solution – the Swedish example Image: The Private Forestry Programme The Private Forestry Programme (PFP) is a cooperation between Tanzania and Finland to support the establishment and management of plantations by smallholders. Reforestation combined
Vermeer HG4000TX horizontal grinder
Vermeer tracked HG4000TX horizontal grinder with advanced technology options Vermeer introduces the new HG4000TX horizontal grinder, now on tracks for maximum jobsite mobility. This machine features powerful performance and optional innovations like the Vermeer coloring and productivity monitoring
Black Bruin
New wheel motor and brake solutions for mobile applications Since 1959, Black Bruin has been perfecting hydraulic wheel drives for long service in the toughest conditions. By helping OEMs develop more efficient machines, we make it possible for
Biogas in forestry transport: A transition in motion
Liquefied biogas (LBG) aligns naturally with circular bioeconomy strategies worldwide, particularly in forest-rich regions such as the Nordics. LBG can be produced from forest industry sidestreams—such as wood chips, sawdust, and bark —transforming residual biomass into clean, renewable
Kesla Oyj Sales Decrease Due To Weakened Market
Kesla Oyj reported a notably weaker performance for the period of January to September 2025 compared to the previous year. Specifically, the demand downturn observed during the summer season significantly impacted both revenue and profitability. Kesla Oyj reported
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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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