FERIC conducted a case study to look at the effects of using biodiesel for log haulage.
This study looks at five different techniques to reduce sediment pollution from unpaved roads.
Carrying out regular oil sampling and analysis can help identify problems before they become really expensive to repair.
John Deere – 1710 forwarder to remain available to some markets
Tigercat – Consolidation of manufacturing facilities
Franklin – Goes off the market
FPInnovations – Biodiesel use in Forestry
Wood Resources International – Global shipments of woodchips 14% down in 2009
Caterpillar – New Prentice SC-57 center post saw for wheeled feller bunchers
We look at a selection of new professional forestry chainsaw products available from Stihl.
Tigercat looks to be rounding off its product line-up with this wheeled harvester for use in thinnings.
LED’s that flashes when your tyre is below the required pressure are now available.
14-18 July 2010 - INTERFORST Trade Fair for Forestry Technology - Munich, Germany
19-22 August 2010 - Maderexpo - Montevideo, Uruguay
24-27 August 2010 - Tra and Teknik: Wood Products and Technology - Göteborg, Sweden
2-4 September 2010 - FinnMETKO - Finland.
15 November 2010 - Expocorma - Santiago, Chile.
29-31 March 2012 - AusTimber (and conference) - Mount Gambier, South Australia.