Wood Awards entry deadline extended
The deadline for this year’s Wood Awards has been extended by a week until May 31 due to popular demand.
Irish mill lobbies minister on Coillte harvesting rights fears
Irish sawmiller Glennon Brothers has underlined the importance of the wood processing sector to the Irish economy during a visit by the minister of state for research and innovation Sean Sherlock on Monday.
FSC terminates relationship with Danzer
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.
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