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Z-boom cranes gaining popularity

04 December 2022
Z-boom cranes have become more common in recent years. Finnish crane manufacturer Kesla estimates that Z-boom cranes already constitute almost 40% of its crane production. Source: Timberbiz Alongside traditional Z-boom cranes, a front folded version has also been introduced to the mar
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Homerton Hall wins gold for Cambridge University

04 December 2022
University of Cambridge’s ‘Homerton College Dining Hall’ is the UK’s best new timber building, having won the Gold Award at the Wood Awards. Source: Timberbiz Elegant and impressive, the dining hall was praised by the judges for how it celebrates the integrity and inherent beauty of i
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10 storey wooden tower to be shaken not stirred

04 December 2022
Engineers will severely stress a 10-storey tower on the UCSD quake table to test the mettle of tall wood buildings. The shaking will be equivalent to the magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake and could answer serious questions about the durability of ‘tall timber’. Source: San Diego Uni
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From woodland to woodwork photo competition

04 December 2022
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Joint UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section is launching a photo contest in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Source: Timberbiz The theme of the contest is “From wo
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Komatsu has a system to measure trees

04 December 2022
Komatsu’s new system improves calibration of the diameter and length measuring by using a new method to secure better statistical data and reduce the risk for human error. Another new feature is the integrated analysis function for visualisation of the control measurement result. Sour
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Hard facts from the hardwood conference

04 December 2022
A successful International Hardwood conference was organised in Lyon by the French National Wood Federation (FNB), the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF). Source: Timberbiz This event gathered around 100 industrialists,
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Komatsu grappling with a new design

04 December 2022
For a forwarder, an efficient grapple design is key to ensuring high productivity. Komatsu is now introducing a new grapple range encompassing ten completely redesigned models. The grapples have a new design with a larger opening, which offers better wood pile penetration and makes it
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Hollow victories for anti-foresters

04 December 2022
There are many good reasons for public lands managers to take quick action to remove dead and dying trees after a wildfire. Salvaging scorched timber is not only important to supporting our local forest sector, it is critical to ensuring safe public access, mitigating and managing fue
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FAE upgraded mulcher for skid steers

04 December 2022
FAE is upgrading one of its most popular products on a global scale: the DML/SSL forestry mulcher for skid steers. All innovations are aimed at optimizing the head’s efficiency and productivity when combined with 50 to 75 hp skid steers. Source: Timberbiz First, the frame and push fra
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UK winter storms mean tree losses; more diverse species are needed

02 December 2022
As the extent of the damage from winter storms on trees across Great Britain is revealed for the first time, woodland owners have been encouraged to plant and manage more diverse and resilient forests of varying ages and species in the face of climate change. Source: Timberbiz Updated
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