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Europe Forestry will sell and service all of Precision Husky’s equipment in locations in Europe, including the Scandinavian and Baltic market. The complete Precision Husky line of equipment includes ten models of tub grinders and six models of horizontal grinders. These units are available with engines from 100 hp to 1100 hp. The company manufacturers[…]

The risk of serious injury or death has forced the closure of almost one in 10 forestry operations inspected so far in an industry-wide safety assessment. The assessment figures were released by Labour Minister Simon Bridges today after the country’s eighth forestry death this year. Bay of Plenty forestry worker David Charles Beamsley, 63, from[…]

13-Aug-09  Reuters  Dhaka – The United States and Germany have agreed to donate $19 million for the reforestation of a Bangladesh wildlife sanctuary under a global climate change mitigation project, the U.S. embassy said on Wednesday.

The President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö visited Ponsse factory recnetly in connection with his visit to Savo area. During his visit President Niinistö toured the factory and familiarised with the Ponsse operations. The President’s visit was hosted by Chairman of the Board Juha Vidgrén and CEO Juho Nummela.

With John Deere’s 903K and 909K tracked feller bunchers new long boom option, more trees can be harvested with less travel.  The new long boom delivers increased productivity by stretching maximum reach to more than 32 feet (9.82m), a 10.6 percent increase over the standard boom, when used with John Deere’s field proven FR21B Disc[…]

The decision by EU to use a minimum of 20% renewable energy by 2020 has driven a rapid increase in wood pellet production in Europe.  Sweden, Germany, Denmark and the UK are expected to have the fastest growth in consumption the coming 10 years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly.

Baxley Equipment Company has a long history of dedicated service to the Forest Products Industry, starting in 1988 with the formation of Hi-Tech Engineering, Inc. We are located in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas which is surrounded by lakes and mountains. Top rated school districts, outstanding churches and nearby shopping centers make it an excellent place[…]

Christer Thörn has been appointed the new HR Director of Södra. He will be part of Södra’s group executive team, reporting to CEO and Group President Lars Idermark. He was previously employed as an HR Director and Head of TQM at listed group PartnerTech. He has previously worked in the Armed Forces and in various[…]

The worst is almost over for the North American softwood lumber market as improving demand in 2010 is expected to breathe some life back into a beaten up industry.  (according to Source: International WOOD Markets Group)

In-market log prices have been variable this month. Pruned logs have found further support in the Chinese market and as such have risen in price since last month, to be at US$186/JAS. A grade log prices have fallen by around 1% to US$130/JAS. This small change is inconsequential to demand in China, and now marks[…]