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Price over patriotism
20 September, 2017
Processors of British-grown timber are keen to take advantage of currency exchange rates and to invest in capacity and value adding. Sally Spencer reports

Living in interesting times
22 May, 2017
For businesses in the British-grown timber industry, the key issue today is how to ensure continuity of wood supply beyond the peak of timber production from domestic forests, which is forecast for around 2030, writes UK Forest Products Association executive director David Sulman

Living in interesting times
22 May, 2017
For businesses in the British-grown timber industry, the key issue today is how to ensure continuity of wood supply beyond the peak of timber production from domestic forests, which is forecast for around 2030, writes UK Forest Products Association executive director David Sulman

Specialist Trainer
07 March, 2017
Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) is an agency of Forestry Commission Scotland, managing the National Forest Estate on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

Specialist Trainer – 2 Year Fixed Term Appointment
07 March, 2017
Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) is an agency of Forestry Commission Scotland, managing the National Forest Estate on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

From Pole to Pole
20 February, 2017
BRE director Ed Suttie’s long involvement with the timber industry has been bookended by expeditions to the top and bottom of the globe. Sally Spencer reports

Flegt licensing becomes reality
20 January, 2017
The wait for FLEGT-licensed timber to arrive in Europe was a certainly a long one but finally it is now over, reports Stephen Powney

Speaking with one voice
28 December, 2016
The timber industry has been talking for years about coming together on the big issues that matter to the trade and speaking with a single powerful voice. It has always been a difficult proposition compared to some competitor material sectors because of the diversity and breadth of the timber supply chain and the sheer number of its representational bodies.

Guyana Joins the FSC Club
28 December, 2016
The Iwokrama forest in Guyana has achieved FSC certifi cation, a landmark achievement for the country. Stephen Powney reports

Speaking with one voice
28 December, 2016
The timber industry has been talking for years about coming together on the big issues that matter to the trade and speaking with a single powerful voice. It has always been a difficult proposition compared to some competitor material sectors because of the diversity and breadth of the timber supply chain and the sheer number of its representational bodies.

First Guyanese forest FSC-certified
01 November, 2016
The Guyanese greenheart trade has been boosted with the first FSC forest certification in the country.

A rewarding time
24 October, 2016
Well, that’s it for another year for the TTJ Awards.

A rewarding time
24 October, 2016
Well, that’s it for another year for the TTJ Awards.

UK agencies ready for FLEGT licensed cargo
20 April, 2016
After a long wait, FLEGT licensed legally assured timber is expected to arrive in the EU, and most likely the UK this year. Mike Jeffree reports on the preparedness of the UK authorities

Breathing boards
20 April, 2016
Breathable racking board Panelvent is 20 years old. Mark Wilson, managing director of Panel Agency, looks at the background behind the product and recent developments

Preservation, and promotion
21 March, 2016
In Sweden, use of preserved softwood in outdoor applications, including decking and garden products, is being promoted through both marketing and lobbying. Mike Jeffree reports.

The road less travelled
21 March, 2016
Wood for Good chair Craig White is not one to shy away from an opportunity. He talks to Keren Fallwell.

EUTR talk
20 July, 2015
I don’t think it’s an understatement to say that the EU Timber Regulation is probably one of the most important things to happen in the European timber trade.

Sustainability and sales are key
22 December, 2014
Ensuring sustainable wood supplies and defending and developing their market are mutually dependent imperatives for the tropical timber trade, according to speakers at the ATIBT International Forum. Mike Jeffree reports.

Ekki bridge set for YouTube stardom
08 September, 2014
The high speed construction of an 80m bridge in African ekki/azobe hardwood in Belgium is destined to be the latest international timber promotional hit on YouTube.