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PlantMax has been developed by Plantma AB for the mechanised planting of forestry seedlings.
Mitigating Diesel Contamination
A harvester that loses power halfway through a wet timber site rarely warns you. One day it is working normally; the next, it is throwing fuel-pressure faults, blocking filters or refusing to restart. To reduce diesel contamination, the
New STIHL MSA 600 C-O Battery-Powered Chainsaw
STIHL launches its most powerful battery-operated chainsaw for tree felling in noise-sensitive environments STIHL has expanded its professional battery-powered range with the launch of the STIHL MSA 600 C-O – the most powerful battery-operated chainsaw on the market.
STIHL Tiny Forest in Stuttgart-Nord
For the 100th Anniversary: Construction is underway on the STIHL Tiny Forest in Stuttgart STIHL Tiny Forest-As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, STIHL launched a special project at its founding location in Stuttgart. The Construction of the
Electric Timber Transport Solutions
About half of the timber transports in the studied system could be electrified under today’s conditions. Wood-processing charging points can be as important as battery size and range. Electric timber transport. The overall goal of the TREE project
Forestry Contractors Insurance Guide
A harvester can be worth several hundred thousand pounds, but the bigger loss after a serious incident is often the work it stops. A machine off the road, a damaged timber wagon, a third-party injury or a blocked
UK Woodland Creation Falls Short in 2025-2026
The UK needs to focus on increasing tree planting and approach timber security with the same seriousness as food security, says Baroness Barbara Young, the newly appointed chair of the Forestry Commission. UK Woodland Creation. England created just
Can AI teach forwarders to self-load?
Can AI teach a forwarder to load? Through simulation and field tests, autonomous forwarder cranes are trained to choose efficient and safe grips in timber piles. Photo; Skogsforsk Can AI teach forwarders to self-load?-Loading a forwarder with logs
Fuel Price Crisis And What Does It Mean For Forestry
White diesel has just crossed the £2 per litre threshold, while red diesel prices have soared to astonishing levels. Petrol is not far behind, with reports indicating a serious risk of further price hikes, potentially reaching £3 per
Best Woodland Management Software for Forestry
A woodland plan that lives in a drawer is no use when the harvesting crew needs to know the extraction route, the haulier needs a loading point, and the office needs to prove what was done in a
Stora Enso To Halt CLT Production at Gruvön, Sweden
Stora Enso plans to focus on sawmill operations and discontinue CLT production at Gruvön in Sweden Stora Enso will start change negotiations with employees at Gruvön sawmill in Sweden regarding a plan to focus on sawn goods operations
Husqvarna Celebrates 10 Years of the H-Team
Husqvarna Celebrates 10 Years of the H-Team: How Britain’s Top Forestry Professionals are Shaping the Future of Tree Care Husqvarna, the global leader in outdoor power equipment, recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its prestigious H-Team at the
Ireland’s Wood and Paper Exports Top €1 Billion
Ireland exported almost €1.1 billion worth of wood and paper products last year, as new figures underline the scale of the forestry and wood-processing sector. Ireland’s Wood and Paper Exports-The latest figures come after County Roscommon recorded the
Forestry Grants: Funding Work That Pays Back
A grant-funded job can look attractive on paper, then turn awkward when the specification starts dictating machine access, timing and paperwork Forestry grants can put real money into woodland creation, restocking, infrastructure and habitat work, but they are
Current Analysis of the European Timber Industry
300 international industry leaders, economists, association representatives, and experts from the Central European forestry and timber industry gathered for International Wood Day. European Timber Industry- From a special boom to a harsh reality: The macroeconomic analysis of the European
New F50 Turbo Forestry Mulcher From SEPPI M
SEPPI M introduces the new F50 Turbo Forestry Mulcher, an evolution of the STARFORST, designed for professional mulching with tractors from 200 to 350 HP. SEPPI M. expands its forestry mulcher lineup with the new F50 Turbo, the evolution
How to Calibrate a Harvester Head Properly
A harvester head can cut cleanly, feed well, and still cost the job money. A few millimetres of diameter error or a short length setting repeated across a shift soon turns into disputed loads, lost value. at the
Can-Am Outlander 6×6 and Outlander Electric
I asked Can-Am what makes their ATVs especially well-suited for forestry and land management tasks. Photo credit; can-am.brp.com Outlander 6×6 Can-Am ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) are versatile tools used in forestry for woodland inspection, fire patrols and response, fence
Canada backs Conifex Timber with $30 million tariff loan
Canada grants Conifex Timber Inc. a $30 million loan via the LETL facility to help navigate market and trade pressures in Mackenzie, BC. Conifex Timber-Amid continuing trade disputes in the forest sector, Canada is extending financial support to
Metsä Wood sharpens its UK growth strategy
Metsä Wood is refining and enhancing its growth strategy in the United Kingdom, aiming to expand its market presence and strengthen its operations within the region Metsä Wood, part of Metsä Group, is moving forward with a clear
Forestry Automation Trends
A harvester head can already measure, cut and sort more consistently than any man working with a tape and paint mark. The next step in forestry automation trends is not a machine turning up on site without an
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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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