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FSC terminates relationship with Danzer
22 May, 2013 The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has terminated its relationship with decorative veneer and hardwood timber producer Danzer Group in a landmark decision billed by Greenpeace as critical for the reputation of FSC.

• New North American timber EPDs published
  The American Wood Council and Canadian Wood Council have announced Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for softwood lumber, plywood, OSB and glulam.
  

• Bellway focuses on timber sourcing
  Conversations are understood to be taking place at national housebuilder Bellway plc about the sourcing of its CLS due to internal concerns over potential performance issues of home-grown Sitka spruce.
  

• Rising costs put pressure on UK joinery manufacturers
  Costs associated with CE marking and sourcing timber compliant with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) are starting to put pressure on joinery manufacturers, according to the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) latest State of Trade survey.
  

• Major investment marks Nicklin centenary
  Major timber user Nicklin Transit Packaging, which is celebrating 100 years in business, is undertaking a major capital investment programme to boost capacity and efficiency. It is also looking to use 100% British wood.
  

Charting the changes
18 May, 2013 Peter Latham, chairman of James Latham plc, congratulates TTJ on 140 years of serving the timber industry

• Regulations? Think investment, not burden
  Meeting regulations costs money but think of it as an investment in your future, says Timber Trade Federation chief executive John White

• Constructing a comfort zone
  Three new industry initiatives will help educate specifiers about timber Opinion; editorial opinion; blogs

• Ensuring first impressions are good impressions
  The timber industry must keep up its sustainability and legality message, says Keith Fryer

• View from the outside
  Craig White is chairman of Wood for Good and founder of White Design