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Simplify the number of parts in your curve sawing gang while adding stability, support, and reliability. The Clamping Guide Bar upgrade from USNR replaces the 3-prong style pusher rod assembly with a modern, sturdier ram tube style saw guide clamp.

It also comes with the innovative pull back feature, which pulls the clamping mechanism back to create a gap, as pictured above. This allows saw filers to easily remove saws for quick change-out.

Benefits include:

• Increased reliability
• Improved support & stability
• Lower maintenance costs

Contact your USNR representative to learn more.

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Indonesia is expanding access to its forestry carbon market under a new regulation designed to simplify carbon trading procedures, attract international investment and increase the supply of high-integrity carbon credits, Vietnam+ has reported, citing a senior government official. Source: Carbon Herald The policy, Regulation No. 6/2026 issued by the Ministry of Forestry, marks “a new chapter in the carbon market era” for the country, according to Edo Mahendra, senior advisor to Indonesia’s forestry minister. Mahendra said the regulation is intended to support carbon trading in the forestry sector by creating clearer and more streamlined business processes while responding to growing global demand for higher-quality carbon credits. He added that the framework was designed to preserve environmental integrity as the market expands. The government is also broadening access to carbon investment mechanisms, including adoption of a “nesting” approach intended to prevent double counting of carbon credits and strengthen confidence in the market. The nesting system is aimed at improving coordination between projects and national accounting systems as Indonesia develops its carbon market infrastructure. This approach would help ensure that emissions reductions are counted only once. Mahendra said Indonesia is seeking to position itself as a leading participant in international carbon markets rather than a passive player. He added that the government would continue strengthening the country’s credibility by aligning with international market standards. Indonesia is home to one of the world’s largest tropical forest areas, which officials regard as a key natural asset in absorbing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. The country has increasingly promoted forestry-based carbon trading as part of efforts to attract climate-related investment while leveraging the carbon storage potential of its forests. The new regulation comes as governments and investors place greater emphasis on transparency and environmental credibility in global carbon markets.

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The creation of a third new national forest in England has taken an exciting step forward with the government committing up to £7.5 million over a five-year period to support the project. Source: Timberbiz This marks continued progress towards fully delivering the government’s manifesto commitment to create three new national forests in England. The new national forest – to be located in either the Midlands or North of England – is expected to be up to 600 square miles in scale, large enough to make a significant long-term contribution to tree-planting targets, while sitting comfortably within the area’s existing landscape and local identity. Eligible organisations across the Midlands and North of England have been invited to submit bids to become a delivery partner. The third new national forest will have a particular focus on improving health outcomes for communities, with low-income communities disproportionately feeling the impacts of poor access to green and blue spaces. There is compelling evidence that access to woodland and green spaces delivers substantial public health benefits, including: better mental health and reduced healthcare costs increased physical activity and chronic disease prevention cardiovascular benefits and stress relief stronger social connections and community engagement cognitive development in children and young people   “In our manifesto we promised three new national forests, and after the Western Forest and the OxCam arc forest we’re looking for England’s newest forest in the Midlands or the North,” Nature Minister Mary Creagh said. “Too many communities can’t access the green spaces that benefit mental and physical health. This new national forest will help change that, and I encourage every eligible organisation with the vision and expertise to come forward. “The National Forest in the Midlands has demonstrated what is possible, planting 10 million trees to transform the landscape, increasing tree canopy and woodland cover from 6% to 26%, and supporting more than 5,000 jobs in the visitor economy.” Delivery partners for the third new national forest will work with Defra and the National Forest Company to help identify and establish the forest, providing targeted economic, environmental, and social benefits. “Opening the competition for the third new national forest is a major milestone in accelerating our tree planting ambitions. We are looking forward to seeing some strong applications that can make a real difference for the health and wellbeing of communities across the Midlands and North of England,” National Forest Company Chief Executive John Everitt said. “The government is keen to prioritise locations and approaches that best demonstrate how a richer, more accessible natural environment can improve health and wellbeing for the people who need it most.” This investment forms part of the government’s commitment to the largest ever investment in nature, with over £1 billion invested in tree planting and support for the forestry sector this parliament. This will make a significant contribution to Environment Act targets, including the statutory target to increase tree canopy and woodland cover to 16.5% by 2050. It will also contribute to the government’s target to halt the decline of species and protect 30% of land for nature by 2030. New national forests will accelerate progress towards woodland creation targets, while shaping policy innovation that speeds up tree planting delivery across the country. This announcement builds on significant progress already made. Planting has already begun at the Western Forest — the first new national forest in more than 30 years, which will see more than 20 million trees planted across Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset by 2050.

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The new ARBMAX D35 is a 13-inch tracked drum chipper driven by a Deutz 75hp/55kW diesel power unit, weighing 2,700kg. It’s designed to sit in a category of its own — offering the power of a large commercial chipper in a chassis compact enough to move freely across any terrain. Source: Timberbiz The D35 is the largest capacity tracked woodchipper on the market that can be towed on a trailer under 3,500kg. Drum chippers process material continuously — the drum draws wood through consistently, which means faster throughput and more consistent chip size compared to disc chippers. For professional tree surgeons handling high volumes of material, a drum chipper reduces processing time and keeps operations moving. Wide infeed aperture versus a disc chipper means larger and more challenging material can be fed into the machine meaning less cutting and more productivity on-site. The D35 takes this further with a dual-drive feed system and Hardox-toothed feed wheels that crush and pull even the most awkward material without hesitation. Paired with a three-knife drum rotor set within a Hardox-lined chamber, it delivers consistent chip quality job after job while keeping maintenance requirements low. One of the biggest challenges for arborists working on difficult access sites is getting equipment to where it’s needed. The D35’s remote-operated tracked undercarriage solves this. Navigate slopes, soft ground, and confined urban gardens with the same confidence you’d have on open terrain. The tracks deliver exceptional grip while minimising ground disturbance, critical when working on client properties where surface protection matters. Best in class ground clearance enables D35 operators to go where no other chipper of it size can reach. As a tracked-towable woodchipper, the D35 also remains practical for road transport between jobs — combining true off-road capability with the convenience of a towable chassis. For tree surgeons regularly moving between urban and rural sites, this flexibility is a genuine operational advantage.

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Gisborne District Council in New Zealand says it is taking a clear and consistent approach to certifying suitably qualified and experienced forestry experts involved in forestry activities across Te Tairāwhiti. Source: Timberbiz Standard forestry consent conditions produced last year require companies to use suitably qualified and experienced practitioners (SQEPs) to prepare plans, design works, and verify that work has been carried out in line with those plans and good practice. Sustainable Futures Director Jocelyne Allen says the changes bring more clarity and consistency to how forestry work is managed. “SQEPs are a well-established approach in regulatory settings and are now being applied to forestry activities, with a clear process to ensure they are assessed and certified consistently,” she said. “These experts play a key role in forestry activities. Depending on their role, they may prepare forestry plans, manage or inspect work on the ground and confirm that work has been completed in line with approved standards.” Mrs Allen says this is particularly important for Tairāwhiti given the region’s highly erosion-prone land. “This is about making sure the right expertise is applied to the right work. It gives the industry clearer expectations and helps ensure work is done to the right standard. “The process helps give our communities confidence that forestry activities are being planned, managed and verified to an appropriate standard.” Council recently met with forestry stakeholders to present the SQEP certification process. Feedback from workshops with the forestry sector highlighted limited SQEP capacity in the region and the need for a practical pathway for experienced practitioners who may not automatically meet the SQEP definition. Practitioners who do not automatically meet the SQEP definition under the consent conditions may apply through the certification process to demonstrate equivalent qualifications and experience.

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The Queensland Police Service (QPS) conducted joint enforcement and engagement activities in the Imbil, Kenilworth, and Amamoor area in May alongside Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers and members of HQPlantations. Source: Timberbiz Multiple teams patrolled state forests and nationals parks. The major focuses were on traffic offences, illegal camping, illegal collection of timber, and compliance with regulatory notices. Rangers issued six infringement notices in relation to illegal camping. Camping is only permitted in designated camping areas and camping fees apply. Police conducted 25 random breath tests and issued three infringement notices for defective motor vehicles and speeding. A drug warning was given to a 21-year-old female from Coolum Beach in relation to the possession of cannabis and utensils.   All intercepted vehicles received an educational package from HQPlantations staff outlining the applicable laws for responsible recreation in the plantation forests, highlighting the importance of remaining on formed roads as well as compliance with road closure signage. Forestry tracks are generally closed due to active logging, which involves the use of large and potentially dangerous machinery posing a risk to motorists entering without permission. Closed tracks are monitored using overt and covert surveillance cameras, and fines can be issued by QPWS and QPS officers in relation to traffic offences and failing to comply with regulatory notices. These stakeholders regularly patrol together to ensure plantation forests and national parks are a safe place for all.

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