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TIMCON says government reuse incentive is a must
23 April, 2024
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) says discussions with Defra on the implementation of a reuse incentive scheme for wooden packaging have been “extremely positive”.

WRA responds to NAO report on government’s support for biomass
29 January, 2024
The Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA) has responded to the National Audit Office (NAO) report on the government’s support for biomass.

TIMCON highlights collaboration and data as key to success
25 January, 2024
Collaboration between different sector organisations is increasingly important to achieving shared targets for the timber industry, according to John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON).

WRA responds to Defra recycling target hike
17 November, 2023
The Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA) has responded to confirmation from Defra that the packaging recycling target for waste wood is set to rise next year from 35% to 42%.

Minister ‘open’ to increasing wood packaging targets
19 June, 2023
Resources and waste minister Rebecca Pow has said that she is open to increasing packaging recycling targets for waste wood following a call led by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).

Mackrill wins coatings honour
07 June, 2023
Geoff Mackrill was awarded the coatings industry’s highest honour, the Silver Medal, at the British Coatings Federation (BCF) conference in Derby on May 25.

Wooden pallet manufacturing and reuse show large uplift
05 April, 2023
Manufacturing and reuse of timber pallets increased significantly according to the most recent survey commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) and the research arm of the Forestry Commission, Forest Research.

Forestry minister backs Timber Sector Deal
28 March, 2023
UK forestry minister Trudy Harrison MP has backed a proposal from Confor and Friends of the Earth to develop a Timber Sector Deal – to bring together government, industry, green groups and farmers to increase future supplies of home-grown timber.

TIMCON calls for essential site status
29 November, 2022
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has asked government to confirm it will act to keep the pallet and packaging business operational in the event of any planned power outages during the winter.

Forestry leadership programme to help meet skills crisis
23 September, 2022
As a forestry skills shortage threatens to impede the UK’s ability to meet net zero targets, the sector’s professional body has launched a leadership programme in a bid to drive the industry forward – but says far more needs to be done if the UK is to deliver modern sustainable forestry on a large scale.

Forestry conference to focus on building resilience
01 August, 2022
‘Building resilience together’ is the theme of the 2022 Forestry Conference, run by the CLA, Grown in Britain and the Forestry Commission.

TIMCON head welcomes collaborative approach
24 May, 2022
John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Association (TIMCON) has commended the increasing trend for wood-based organisations representing different parts of the industry to work closer together, with the shared goals of tackling challenges and improving the position of the sector overall.

Russian sanctions increase demand for UK timber products
24 March, 2022
Sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine will have a significant effect on an already volatile timber market and increase the demand for home-grown timber in the UK.

UK government must get its act together, says Confor
22 March, 2022
Confor has responded to the EFRA committee’s report on Tree Planting, saying it agrees that the UK government must “get its act together”.

Defra in woodland creation drive
23 January, 2022
Defra has launched a new drive to encourage farmers and landowners across England to plant and manage more trees.

Brexit packaging regulations "here to stay"
07 April, 2021
New regulations governing the movements of wooden pallets and packaging (WPM) since Brexit will remain indefinitely, according to government.

TIMCON President commends industry response to Brexit
21 September, 2020
John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has praised the industry’s work to prepare for the UK’s final exit from the EU at the end of the year.

Chance to question forestry minister on tree strategy
29 June, 2020
Forestry minister Lord Goldsmith will speak and take questions about the England Tree Strategy at the next meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Forestry and Tree Planting.

Confor confirms timber industry key worker status
26 March, 2020
Defra spokesperson confirms to Confor that entire timber supply chain has key worker status and can continue to work if safe to do so.

Treescapes2020 set for July
12 March, 2020
A unique two-day conference being led by PhD students for foresters, land managers and researchers. Co-hosted by Centa, EnVision, Forest Edge and the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) at the University of Birmingham on 1 and 2 July 2020.