Introducing John Deere’s new 2144G forestry swing machine – built for the woods. Efficient. Agile. Productive. The John Deere 2144G Swing Machine is changing the way forestry professionals tackle timber harvesting. Purpose-built with insights from…
Steep slopes are one of the new frontiers of mechanised harvesting systems as forestry companies and contractors seek to find the safest, most productive and cost-effective means of harvesting timber. Steep-slope harvesting machines require exceptional…
As cosy nights and warm drinks become the norm this South African winter, we face a critical, less welcome seasonal threat: wildfires. Dry air, dormant vegetation, and fierce winds turn harmless debris into explosive fuel,…
John Deere’s next generation of 1270H and 1470H wheeled harvesters are equipped with many improvements designed to boost productivity, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance operator comfort, all while standing up to the rugged demands of…
The Lantern House community centre in Johannesburg’s Eldorado Park is an example of adaptive reuse that repurposed and upgraded the defunct and fire-damaged Goud Street Substation into an aesthetically pleasing community centre using cross-laminated timber…
Designed by international experts to last longer than similar industry standard chains, the STIHL Rapid Micro Harvester Special (RMHS) has up to a 70% longer service life and less chance of downtime than conventional harvester…
It’s an easy choice when a chainsaw combines performance and reliability with fuel savings and user comfort. The STIHL MS 382 is this machine… Specifically designed for the rigorous demands of professional forestry, plantation management…
In January 2025, the Nukor Group will celebrate its 65th anniversary and open the doors to a fresh chapter in its storied history. It has relocated to its new headquarters in Edenvale, Johannesburg. The relocation…
A chainsaw operator’s lightning-fast reflexes aren’t enough to prevent chainsaw injuries, making personal protective equipment (PPE) an unwavering necessity. While most professional chainsaw operators use essential PPE gear like goggles, eye protection, and gloves, protective…
Montigny, the largest privately owned and integrated timber company in Southern Africa, has augmented its in-house harvesting team by adding a Ponsse Ergo harvester and a dual-purpose Buffalo forwarder-skidder. The mechanisation drive for safety and…
