Jack Haugh

Glasgow

Deputy Editor at The Forestry Journal

Jack of all trades. Master of none. Deputy editor/chief tea maker @Forestry_UK. Goalkeeper coach with @SAVEHANDSGK 📤 [email protected]

Articles

Forestry: Operators discuss ORFS and the state of Scotland's forests

1 week ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

As always, members shared some stunning machinery images. (Image: Bites from the blog) IT’S time Forestry Journal let you in on a little secret. While the Forest Machine Operators Blog is often a hub of activity, there are some months we find ourselves scraping the barrel to bring you your monthly fix.
Sorbus International picks up Marlow Ropes dealer award

1 week ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

The award was presented during the 2025 ARB Show. (Image: PR) MARLOW Ropes has named Sorbus International its UK Arb Dealer of the Year. Recognising the company’s outstanding commitment to its brand, Marlow praised the supplier for its “unwavering support of our latest product launches”, adding that “Sorbus has gone above and beyond in championing the Marlow brand”. The award was presented during the 2025 ARB Show.
Electric 4x4 built with forestry in mind gets major update

1 week ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

The updated Spartan EV 2.0 promises to match supreme yet easy-to-use off-road capability with on-road refinement. (Image: PR) THE second generation of an electric 4x4 that made inroads into the forestry sector is now available in a five-door version. The updated Spartan EV 2.0 promises to match supreme yet easy-to-use off-road capability with on-road refinement.
Need to handle some timber? Here are FJ's top solutions for 2025

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

A number of major brands feature in our 2025 timber handling buyer's guide (Image: PR/FJ) Shifting timber is one of the most essential activities for any forestry operation – and there are a wealth of options out there to help you do just that. HYPRO HV14 WHEN it comes to “cut to length” timber hauling, there is no trailer on the market that compares to the Hypro HV14.
Forestry: 'Significant increase' in timber prices - new figures

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

A 32.7 per cent increase in the softwood sawlog price index in the six months prior to the end of March 2025 played a significant role in this surge. (Image: FJ) THE average price for timber in the UK rose significantly between late 2024 and early 2025, newly released figures suggest.
UK-wide service for processing oversize roundwood launched

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

Three well-established log companies have come together to form the Xmen, which will see the group operate a Binderberger X800 Xcut log processor. (Image: PR) A NEW UK-wide service for processing oversize roundwood to consistent retail logs has been launched. Three well-established log companies have come together to form the Xmen, which will see the group operate a Binderberger X800 Xcut log processor.
SJF Timber: How Komatsu 901XC proved key purchase for contractor

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

SJF Timber’s new 901XC made light work of thinning this Douglas fir plantation. (Image: FJ) After nearly three decades of working with his dad, Simon Flack decided to go out on his own – a decision that has paid off. Forestry Journal took a trip down to meet the SJF Timber team and see its latest Komatsu machines in action.
Manufacturer receives special certification for several of its products

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

The GD 7.6 K crane is among those to have been granted the certification (Image: PR) A FORESTRY manufacturer has received special recognition for the high standard of several of its products. Krpan has been granted My Inner Strenx certification by SSAB, which is given to producers who use Strenx high-strength steel in their machinery and meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Scottish Forestry to spend £1m on timber transport upgrades

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

A total of £900,000 is being allocated to five Scotland-wide schemes, which include upgrades to existing fragile rural roads, creating passing places or building new in-forest routes to take timber traffic away from people’s homes. A further £1.1 million has already been committed to funding on-going initiatives including the TimberLINK coastal shipping project, a three-year electric timber lorry trial and a network of Regional Timber Transport officers across the country.
5 things to look out for at 2025's ARB Show (including Timberwolf's new chipper)

3 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | Jack Haugh

WHEN thousands of arborists descend on the National Arboretum this week for the ARB Show, they will be doing so in the hope of catching a first glimpse at the latest products from some of the industry's biggest names. (As well as enjoying a beer or two, eA is assured) The good news is that 2025's edition already promises to deliver, with many brands pledging to use the two-day event as a launchpad for their next big hit. Here are five things to look out for at this year's ARB Show.