Search Results: 'Defra'

TTF flags up no deal Brexit webinar
25 October, 2019
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is offering its members the opportunity to participate in a Government Webinar relating to preparations for a no deal Brexit on Monday October 28 from 11:00 - 12:30.

Trees must play key role in tackling climate change
09 October, 2019
Trees and woodlands must be at the forefront of government thinking when tackling the climate emergency – and the time for action is now.

Timcon AGM focuses on Brexit and collaboration
27 September, 2019
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (Timcon) held its annual general meeting in Cardiff on September 10 and featured speakers from the European industry and other related sectors, as well as those from the organisation itself.

Standing its ground
17 September, 2019
The British-grown timber sector is holding its own against imports, says Confor. Sally Spencer reports

Grown in Britain issues Christmas tree advice
22 August, 2019
A new report published by Grown in Britain is warning that Christmas trees imported from mainland Europe could be providing a pathway for new pests and diseases to enter the UK.

Forestry Commission England appoints Peter Latham
15 April, 2019
Defra has announced the appointment of Peter Latham as one of three new non-executive commissioners to Forestry Commission England. The appointment, which is for a three-year term, commenced on April 1.

Deal, or no deal?
21 March, 2019
TTF Brexit transition workshops provided guidance for the timber trade in the event of a ‘no deal’ exit from the EU. Sally Spencer reports on some of the points raised

Missing millions in unmanaged forests
06 February, 2019
Tens of millions of pounds in timber, fuel, amenity value and public goods could currently be locked up in the UK’s unmanaged woods and forests, suggests a new report from the Royal Forestry Society (RFS).

UK government publishes timber importer advice for no deal Brexit scenario
23 January, 2019
The UK government has published advice for timber importers and exporters in the event of a no deal Brexit.