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Tree disease found in private woodland in Wales
27 August, 2010
An outbreak of
Phytophthora ramorum infection has been discovered in private woodland in Wales for the first time.CPET updates guidance on Category B timber
9 August, 2010
The Central Point of Expertise for Timber Procurement (
CPET ) has updated its guidance on Category “B” evidence to show that timber and wood products are from legal and sustainable sources.UK government prepares timber licensing controls
14 June, 2010
Defra ’s Animal Health agency has been given the task of managing timber imports licensed under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade regulations.Government study to look at timber resource risks
12 June, 2010
A new government investigation will look at timber as part of a review of future resource risks faced by UK business.
Eco energy builds a head of steam
3 April, 2010
It now seems the boom in the UK biomass fuel market may even impact on our cats’ toilet habits. They’re currently pampered with wood ‘eco-pellet’ litter. But it’s been predicted that competition for wood fibre from the fuel sector could...
Defra confident new procurement rules will maintain timber supplies
6 February, 2010
Defra has said it does not expect the addition of “social criteria” to the UK government public timber procurement policy to have a negative impact on its ability to buy timber.The appliance of science
January 9 2010
Interpretation of scientific research on wood’s environmental benefits into accurate, concise marketing messages will be increasingly critical for timber sector promotion, writes Maggie Young of The Good Agency
Research into Chinese timber legality verification scheme under way
19 December, 2009
Detailed research aimed at establishing a practical timber legality verification scheme in China is under way.
Government consults on new furniture procurement policy
17 December, 2009
Furniture industry representatives have been informed about the government’s new procurement scheme for purchasing furniture.
Filling the knowledge and quality gap
November 28 2009
The Wood Protection Association is taking the initiative to raise awareness about treated wood fitness for purpose and quality. Director Steve Young reports
Sudden oak death hits trees in south-west
18 November, 2009
Further UK outbreaks of the sudden oak death disease have been reported by the Forestry Commision.
Defra report helps window sector improve green credentials
30 October, 2009
The timber window industry is looking at ways at further improving its sustainability credentials through a
Defra process designed to limit the environmental impact of windows.Local authorities urged on timber procurement
16 October, 2009
Letters have been sent to UK councils to convince them of the need to adopt responsible timber procurement policies.
Federation talks due diligence with minister
1 October, 2009
The has had private discussions withTimber Trade Federation Defra minister Hilary Benn...Major wood waste project seeks participants
19 September, 2009
The
British Woodworking Federation BWF Defra to begin timber licensing consultation
18 September, 2009
Defra will begin consultation shortly on how the requirements of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Action Plan (FLEGT) licensing scheme should be implemented in the UK.TTF hosts due diligence consultation days
3 September, 2009
The is hosting a consultation day for members and other key timber organisations about proposedTimber Trade Federation EU ...Defra seeks to add social criteria in timber procurement
6 August, 2009
Defra is seeking to tighten up the government’s timber procurement policy by consulting on the inclusion of social criteria in public sector contract requirements.Government departments should be penalised over timber procurement, says EAC
30 June, 2009
The government should consider introducing penalties on its own departments and agencies to motivate them to implement legal and sustainable timber procurement policies, a new report from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has concluded.
Fuelling growth
June 27 2009
TRADA regulations consultant Rupert Scott reviews government policies, regulations and financial incentives for wood fuel