Search Results: 'Defra'

Positive political difference for forest industry
23 October, 2023
The UK forestry minister is working closely with the industry to support its development and now a sector deal with government is in prospect, reports Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall

Confor urges government stability and planting
19 December, 2022
Economic headwinds are building for the UK sawmill sector, but Defra now has the resources to make a difference for the industry by stimulating productive tree planting, writes Confederation of Forest Industries chief executive Stuart Goodall

Government backing British
21 March, 2018
With increasing support in the highest places, Grown in Britain’s momentum can only grow, says chief executive Dougal Driver

Living in interesting times
22 May, 2017
For businesses in the British-grown timber industry, the key issue today is how to ensure continuity of wood supply beyond the peak of timber production from domestic forests, which is forecast for around 2030, writes UK Forest Products Association executive director David Sulman

2017 - The year for living positively
20 February, 2017
In spite of most forecasters expressing degrees of gloominess about the UK economy generally, 2017 could turn out to be a good 12 months for the UK forestry and wood processing sector, writes the chief executive of Confor Stuart Goodall

Making the most of wood protection
20 March, 2015
The wood protection industry is building confidence in the performance of treated wood and helping the industry comply with regulatory controls, says Wood Protection Association director Steve Young

Investment and Involvement
14 October, 2014
Dougal Driver, chief executive of the Grown in Britain campaign, explains the benefits of investing in British woodlands and forest businesses

The timber trail
16 June, 2014
Bob Wells, timber product director at Jewson, looks at why the merchant plays an important part in upholding environmental best practice

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.

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

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

Ash to ashes
17 December, 2012
Ash dieback has been a wake-up call to the government to take plant health seriously, says David Sulman, UKFPA executive director

Seeing the wood from the trees
29 November, 2012
It was the government’s worst nightmare. Dealing with obstreperous opponents in the Commons and the slings and arrows of prime minister’s questions was one thing. Facing the antagonism of the mass ranks of steely-eyed middle England was something else entirely. This was opposition of a different magnitude – and it was, of course, what ministers faced over their idea to sell off the Forestry Commission’s English woodlands.

Confor lobbies government to make change for better
29 September, 2012
Timber offers environmental and economic benefits, and the government needs to know, says Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall

Protection technology helps make more of timber
17 September, 2012
Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, outlines latest developments in the wood protection sector

Wood protection becomes essential
15 October, 2011
Climate change means wood protection will not be an optional extra, says Stephen Young

Logic of illegal logging rethink
02 October, 2010
The government's U-turn on illegal logging legislation is logical and pragmatic

Eco energy builds a head of steam
03 April, 2010

Spreading the word
20 December, 2008
The Wood Window Alliance is spreading the message of wood windows’ benefits on several fronts