Search Results: 'EU Timber Regulation'

Governance guidance
20 December, 2023
Wood preservation is a highly regulated sector. To help bring to life the governance that allows pressure treated timber to be sold across Europe, we caught up with Dr Olivia Allen, regulatory manager for Arxada

Interholco into the future
19 December, 2023
The leading tropical hardwood supplier acknowledges market challenges, but is building for exciting times ahead. Mike Jeffree reports

Rising to eco regs challenge
19 December, 2023
The EU Deforestation Regulation will put the European tropical timber trade to the test, but Vandecasteele sees potential positive outcomes

The world will need tropical timber
19 December, 2023
There are challenges for the tropical timber sector, but the future is one of opportunity, says Precious Woods. Mike Jeffree reports

Ghana FLEGT licensing imminent
19 December, 2023
Indonesia has been the only FLEGT licence issuing country until now, but it’s reported that Ghana is about to join it. Mike Jeffree reports

Global forests need global governance and market recognition
18 December, 2023
The new Broader Market Recognition Coalition is a key practical development to incentivise and deliver strong tropical forest governance, writes David Hopkins, Timber Development UK chief executive

Softwood sector seeks glimmers of light
18 December, 2023
The International Softwood Conference convened in challenging times for the industry looking for prospects of market improvement. Keith Fryer of Fort Builders Merchants, who moderated the event, reports

Global forests need global governance and market recognition
18 December, 2023
The new Broader Market Recognition Coalition is a key practical development to incentivise and deliver strong tropical forest governance, writes David Hopkins, Timber Development UK chief executive

Softwood sector seeks glimmers of light
18 December, 2023
The International Softwood Conference convened in challenging times for the industry looking for prospects of market improvement. Keith Fryer of Fort Builders Merchants, who moderated the event, reports

WPA appoints new FR consultant
13 October, 2023
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is pleased to announce that Dr Matthew Powell has been appointed to take responsibility for the flame retardant (FR) related activities conducted by the organisation.

Hardwood hiatus can’t halt investment
28 August, 2023
After a buoyant 2021/2022, French hardwood mills are seeing the heat going out of the market in 2023, but remain upbeat about prospects. Mike Jeffree reports

US hardwood unpacked
28 August, 2023
AHEC’s American Hardwood Trade Symposium packed out its London venue and delivered a full programme, addressing latest trade trends and the sector’s challenges, opportunities and initiatives. Symposium chair Mike Jeffree reports

Changing perceptions
28 June, 2023
Andy Hodge, marketing director for Arxada’s Wood Protection Business Unit and WTTA president, says it’s time to reposition the role of treated timber in low-carbon construction

Double trouble
28 June, 2023
Ireland’s sawmilling sector is suffering the twin pains of low demand and high costs, but it remains resilient. Sally Spencer reports