Logging-on’s second issue of June brings interesting news of the acquisition of Bracke Forest by Komatsu Forest. The move towards silvicultural mechanisation is continuing, with many traditional logging equipment manufacturers now dabbling in the development of silviculture machines, or in this case, buying going concerns. Regarding new products, we examine the HTH618C from Waratah, featuring a new valve that improves performance and simplifies maintenance. We also look at the new BG13 bunching grapple from Tigercat that is suited to shovel logging applications. Then Malwa has produced a new eight-wheeled thinning harvester designed for operation in larger trees like would be encountered in plantation forestry. Finally, we bring news that Ponsse has decided to divest its operations in Russia.