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

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

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

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

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