Search Results: 'Defra'

By-products bonanza
21 December, 2002
Dealing with wood co-products is a problem for the timber sector worldwide. But ways and means are being developed to use the material efficiently and profitably

Six bids received for failed energy plant
25 November, 2002

Procurement protocol
23 November, 2002
Over the past few years there has been a rapid increase in political interest in the issue of illegal logging. This has led the UK government to suggest proposals for a new public sector wood procurement strategy which would have major implications for the UK trade. Forest industry consultant Rupert Oliver reports

TTF tackles the sustainability challenge
12 October, 2002
Forestry minister Elliot Morley was keynote speaker at the Timber Trade Federation's second conference

Getting in tune with government
28 September, 2002

New regimes
28 September, 2002
Environmental legislation continues to develop. Alistair Bromhead reviews some of the key issues which are likely to impact upon timber and furniture companies in the coming years.

Getting in tune with government
28 September, 2002

TPS in Arbre rescue bid
17 September, 2002

New focus for Forestry Commission
23 August, 2002

Costs and savings
22 July, 2002
Several initiatives have tried to convince manufacturers that environmental management can lead to savings rather than costs. Alistair Bromhead explores the arguments

WWF renews illegal sourcing claims
24 June, 2002

Review of woodland grants
20 May, 2002

Greenpeace activists storm cabinet office in hardwood protest
10 April, 2002

Pressure grows to stop imports of Brazilian mahogany
05 April, 2002

Subsidised training on offer in East Anglia
02 April, 2002

Procurement programme prompts debate
02 April, 2002

Furniture changes afoot
23 March, 2002
It is an important time for timber and furniture sector environmental legislation. Alistair Bromhead evaluates proposed changes to three of the most relevant process guidance notes

New funding will boost UK wood recycling level
26 January, 2002