Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

Department of Agriculture opens public comments for rescinding Roadless Rule

The USDA Forest Service is publishing a notice seeking public comment on its intention to develop an environmental impact statement for the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. The notice details the reasons for rescinding the rule, the potential effects on people and resources, and how national forests and grasslands are managed. The USDA Forest Service will publish the notice in the Federal Register on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Technology

Video: New generation of VTH horizontal grinders achieve increased performance

The latest generation of VTH horizontal grinders is now available with the introduction of the VTH 160 and VTH 260 models. These machines span and increase the full performance range of their predecessors, accommodating an intake height of up to 10 ¼ inch (260mm) and a width of up to 51 inches (1300mm), while offering a modern design and technical enhancements aimed at improving both efficiency and user convenience.