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EC seeks to bring more clarity on EUTR
07 November, 2013
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has welcomed further European Commission clarification on guidance details of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).

Grown in Britain sows seeds for bigger wood economy
19 October, 2013
The connection the Grown in Britain campaign (GiB) is creating between sustainable forest management and commercial timber production will make the “sound of chainsaws in British woodland a positive thing”, environment secretary Owen Paterson said this week.

Grown in Britain buzz is building
21 September, 2013
The stunning trophies presented to the winners at last week's buoyant, buzzing TTJ Awards were sharp and modern. Appropriately so, as they showcased timber at the leading edge. They were made in a combination of ultra-durable modified Accoya and its MDF equivalent, Medite Tricoya. This, as our clearly impressed trophy sculptor Ray Winder pointed out, meant they would keep their futuristic looks even if winners left them outdoors as a garden feature.

UK growers’ EUTR compliance simplified
31 August, 2013
UK timbers growers’ compliance with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is being simplified thanks to action by Confor, the Forestry Commission and Natural Resources Wales.

Grown in Britain puts down roots
10 August, 2013
The Grown in Britain campaign is putting collective efforts into action, says Sarah Farmer of English Woodlands Timber

Massive spread of tree disease in Scotland
12 July, 2013
Confor has reported shocking new outbreaks of Phytophthora ramorum in Scotland and is calling for urgent government action to tackle the spread of the disease and support woodland owners.

Forestry Task Force update: “Good, but can improve”
18 June, 2013
“Good” but “room for improvement” was Confor’s verdict on a government update on improving forestry regulation.

Positive response
04 May, 2013
Cheshire Mouldings takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and sees the EU Timber Regulation as a positive step forward. Managing director John Carney reports.

Timber processors and customers enthused about Grown in Britain
29 April, 2013
Sawmillers, wood product manufacturers and customers gathered in London last Friday to hear about the new Grown in Britain timber industry action plan.

Outgoing president praises TTF progress
11 March, 2013
In his final address to the Timber Trade Federation annual dinner, outgoing president Martin Gale praised the achievements and progress made by the organisation in recent years.

Grown in Britain – creating a sustainable future for UK forests
23 February, 2013
Dr Peter Bonfield, chair of Grown in Britain, urges the timber sector to get behind the new industry action plan

UK timber – a safe and easy option
23 February, 2013
Buying home-grown timber is a low-risk choice, says Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall

Defra decides against woodwaste landfill ban
22 February, 2013
Defra has decided against a ban on landfilling woodwaste after it transpired that the volumes of wood being thrown away were less than previously thought.

European Commission publishes updated EUTR guidance
11 February, 2013
The European Commission published updated guidance on the EU Timber Regulation yesterday and launched a new website on the legislation.

EUTR clarification still needed
28 January, 2013
Six weeks from the enforcement of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), the trade still needs clarification about the detail of the anti-illegal timber legislation.

Reputation-raising EU Timber Regulation
26 January, 2013
The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is designed to strike a blow against the illegal timber trade in Europe and worldwide, but compliance imposes new burdens on the bona fide industry. TTJ quizzed companies across the sector on their readiness for the new law and their views on its long-term impact

New rules to protect trees
23 January, 2013
Tighter controls on the import of native species of trees have been introduced as the latest action to guard against the spread of tree pests and diseases.