Timber harvesting has to be one of the most challenging professions out there! Cut-throat contract prices, slow payments, staff shortages, equipment failure, theft, vandalism, difficult foresters and irate members of the public are just some of the problems contractors face on a regular basis. Having good reliable equipment is paramount to running any successful business, a bogus machine doesn’t take long to have a negative impact on your finances and reputation. Unfortunately, when choosing equipment not everyone can afford to buy, or have enough work in front of them, to make the repayment ..read more

£4m funding will enable innovative projects to enhance tree planting stocks and woodland resilience to help meet Government net zero by 2050 ambitions Applications for the Forestry Commission delivered Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds and the Tree Production Innovation Fund have today (13 March) reopened to further support expansion and management of our nation’s trees and forests and futureproof them against stresses like pests, disease and climate change. This year, almost £4 million will be allocated to successful applicants across both funds, which together boost nature re ..read more

Forestry Chargehand – Groundsperson – Level 3 Job Title: Forestry Chargehand – Groundsperson – Level 3 Salary: £23153 per year including contractual overtime Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time – 37 hours + 2 hours contractual overtime Base: Willerby, East Riding of Yorkshire A vacancy has arisen in our forestry section for a team chargehand. You should be suitably qualified and knowledgeable in all aspects of arboriculture. Previous supervisory experience working in ground maintenance would be preferred. You must hold a recognised qualification in arboriculture and a good appreciation of h ..read more

Photo: Henry Kuppen – Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). The Forestry Commission yesterday (8 March) is updating the operational zones and boundaries to manage the spread of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). OPM caterpillars and their nests contain hairs which can cause itchy rashes, eye and throat irritations, and should not be touched under any circumstances. OPM caterpillars feed on oak leaves and can increase trees’ vulnerability to attack by other pests and diseases, making them less able to withstand adverse weather conditions, such as drought and floods. The greatest human and animal health ri ..read more

Logset is delighted to announce the new official colours for the machines. Last Year, Logset celebrated their 30th anniversary. For this occasion, the company manufactured their forwarders and harvesters with a special full black edition with gold decals. The success was such that Logset decided to continue the black style of the machine in the future. Decals and rims goes back to their former color, rims are grey and decals are purple. The outcome will provide a lighter, yet highly modern and aggressive look. These new standard colours will bring Logset branding to an better level as the co ..read more

For the sustainability of businesses and the planet, at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023, Komatsu will be showcasing machines and technology engineered to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for implementing sustainable solutions, including electrification. Coming soon to North America and featured in the Komatsu booth will be the 20-ton PC210LCE electric excavator, first displayed last fall at Bauma. Featuring Proterra’s lithium-ion battery technology, the excavator has 451 kWh of battery capacity, for up to 8 hours of operating time*. *Operation of 5 to 9 hours in tests, dependi ..read more

Gateshead-based GB Lubricants is striving to be an industry leader when it comes to sustainability and commitment to minimising its impact on the environment. The company, which has been manufacturing and supplying high quality oils, lubricants and greases since 1877, has achieved the coveted EcoVadis Gold rating in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability for the third year in a row, increasing its overall score by six percent this year. To put this achievement into perspective, the certification puts GB Lubricants within the top five percent of all companies evaluated world ..read more

Qualified Harvester Operator and Trainee Harvester Operator in East of England. Forestry England are looking for a Qualified and Trainee Harvester Operator. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Forestry and Land Management (FLM) team in the East District (Thetford). You will play a key role in our forestry operations, joining a team of experienced harvesting machine operators in Thetford Forest and fulfilling our timber supply contracts. Key elements of the role Tree felling and forwarding operations Health and safety Operational delivery Benefits We offer generous holiday entitleme ..read more

Last week Eco Log announced that it’s range of small forwarders will be discontinued in its present execution (Eco Log 750F, Eco Log 1050F and Eco Log 1250F). There has been a lot of response and Eco Log are pleased to hear that their forwarders in the lower weight class are appreciated among their customers. In their latest release Eco Log had this to say “A reassuring message to all of you who request small forwarders is that this decision is only one step in our ongoing process to adjust and modernise our product program regarding small forwarders. Development and updates of our machine m ..read more

The new 2956G offers optimal horsepower and hydraulic capability. Designed for logging contractors of all sizes, John Deere is excited to introduce the new 2956G. The 2956G crawler log loader is an ideal solution for customers looking for a machine that provides the best combination of engine horsepower and hydraulics capability, while maintaining a machine weight of less than 90,000 lbs. “We are always listening to customer feedback to bring ideal solutions and technologies to the forestry industry,” said Jarvis de Groot, global product marketing manager, forestry swing machines, John Deere ..read more