Search Results: 'Defra'

TIMCON head welcomes collaborative approach
24 May, 2022
John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Association (TIMCON) has commended the increasing trend for wood-based organisations representing different parts of the industry to work closer together, with the shared goals of tackling challenges and improving the position of the sector overall.

Will EU regulation impact UK?
08 April, 2022
Questions are being asked about the possible influence the proposed EU ‘Deforestation Regulation’ may have on UK measures to ensure legality and sustainability of timber imports. Mike Jeffree reports

Russian sanctions increase demand for UK timber products
24 March, 2022
Sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine will have a significant effect on an already volatile timber market and increase the demand for home-grown timber in the UK.

UK government must get its act together, says Confor
22 March, 2022
Confor has responded to the EFRA committee’s report on Tree Planting, saying it agrees that the UK government must “get its act together”.

Auspicious year for trees and forestry
04 February, 2022
Delegates at the annual Forestry Conference heard how government policy and public support are aligned when it comes to planting more trees. Sally Spencer reports

Defra in woodland creation drive
23 January, 2022
Defra has launched a new drive to encourage farmers and landowners across England to plant and manage more trees.

Brexit packaging regulations "here to stay"
07 April, 2021
New regulations governing the movements of wooden pallets and packaging (WPM) since Brexit will remain indefinitely, according to government.

Forestry rises up the agenda
24 February, 2021
The annual Forestry Conference, held during Grown in Britain week and chaired by the organisation’s chief executive, Dougal Driver, heard how forestry is rising up the agenda for politicians and investors alike. Sally Spencer reports

Fencing becomes all-season market
24 February, 2021
Any sense of seasonal trends has gone as demand for fencing continued throughout 2020. Keren Fallwell reports

TIMCON President commends industry response to Brexit
21 September, 2020
John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has praised the industry’s work to prepare for the UK’s final exit from the EU at the end of the year.

Timber On the Campaign Trail
14 August, 2020
An industry-wide marketing campaign – Wood CO2ts less – has launched

Chance to question forestry minister on tree strategy
29 June, 2020
Forestry minister Lord Goldsmith will speak and take questions about the England Tree Strategy at the next meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Forestry and Tree Planting.

Essential Products Provider
09 June, 2020
TIMCON summarises market dynamics and activities for the UK pallet sector in Q1 and since the Covid-19 crisis started

Making the most of treated wood
20 April, 2020
WPA chief executive Gordon Ewbank explains how making the most of wood to tackle climate change goes hand in glove with making the most of wood protection technology

Confor confirms timber industry key worker status
26 March, 2020
Defra spokesperson confirms to Confor that entire timber supply chain has key worker status and can continue to work if safe to do so.

Treescapes2020 set for July
12 March, 2020
A unique two-day conference being led by PhD students for foresters, land managers and researchers. Co-hosted by Centa, EnVision, Forest Edge and the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) at the University of Birmingham on 1 and 2 July 2020.

UK Government announces ban on sale of ‘wet wood’ as fuel for domestic users
21 February, 2020
The burning of wet wood (wood that has been cut but not dried) and coal for domestic heating will be banned from 2021 as Government encourages use of less polluting fuels.

Timcon’s Pragmatic approach to brexit pays off
29 January, 2020
The UK pallet sector is on the frontline of Brexit impacts but TIMCON has worked hard to manage the transition

TTF flags up no deal Brexit webinar
25 October, 2019
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is offering its members the opportunity to participate in a Government Webinar relating to preparations for a no deal Brexit on Monday October 28 from 11:00 - 12:30.

Trees must play key role in tackling climate change
09 October, 2019
Trees and woodlands must be at the forefront of government thinking when tackling the climate emergency – and the time for action is now.