John McNee

1 week ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | John McNee

With roughly the same dimensions as a 931XC, the 951XC is ideal for working in denser stands. (Image: FJ) The first contractor in the UK to purchase a Komatsu 951XC harvester, Elliot Henderson Ltd recently took delivery of its second. Forestry Journal took a trip to the Scottish Borders to see it in action and share in the celebration of some significant milestones. IT might be hard to believe, but the Forestry Journal team is frequently blessed with good weather.

1 week ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | John McNee

The new mobile material handlers can not only stack high, but can also reload and sort quickly and safely. (Image: PR) MANUFACTURER Sennebogen has launched two new timber handlers – the 724 G and 726 G – designed for efficient log handling in medium-sized timber businesses and sawmills.

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | John McNee

WOOD-MIZER is to present its latest innovations at LIGNA 2025, including the next-generation WM5500 industrial sawmill and compact LX30 for hobbyists. The manufacturer will demonstrate two complete industrial sawmilling lines in the outdoor area in response to the increasing demand for industrial processing solutions. The newest solution is the WM5500 industrial sawmilling line and the all-new MR250 double-arbor multirip saw.

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | John McNee

The final stage of the programme includes an online entry exam and pre-requisite modules, followed by an intensive three-day face-to-face training experience at Stihl GB’s headquarters, Contra House. (Image: PR) STIHL has launched its highly anticipated Master Technician Course, the pinnacle of its dealer training programme, designed to provide expert-level servicing and diagnostics across the full Stihl product range.

2 weeks ago | forestryjournal.co.uk | John McNee

The work was carried out by Hbn Trees (Image: PR) A TOTAL of 1,600 trees are being planted at Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire as part of efforts to restore 42 hectares of ancient woodland. Over the past three years, the National Trust has been carefully removing non-native conifers from some of the most inaccessible and ecologically vulnerable parts of the landscape and this year it has been working with Hbn Trees to replant these areas with a mix of native broadleaf species.