Search Results: 'EUTR'

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

“Horrible winter” gives way to more stable market
28 June, 2023
Importers are desperate to sell their stocks after freight rates fell suddenly late last year Keren Fallwell reports

Agent of change
22 December, 2022
Del credere agent NHG Timber operates globally, with its range including temperate hardwoods and clear softwoods. But it is perhaps particularly known for tropical timber. TTJ asked director Stuart McBride about developments and the role of an agent in this part of its business

ATIBT ever more active at 70
10 June, 2022
The environmental, economic and social development of the tropical forest industry is more important than ever, says ATIBT. Mike Jeffree reports

Will EU regulation impact UK?
08 April, 2022
Questions are being asked about the possible influence the proposed EU ‘Deforestation Regulation’ may have on UK measures to ensure legality and sustainability of timber imports. Mike Jeffree reports

SVLK Sustainability Credentials Stressed
08 April, 2022
Indonesia’s development and rebrand of its timber legality assurance system is seen as potentially adding value to FLEGT, writes consultant editor Mike Jeffree

SVLK Sustainability Credentials Stressed
08 April, 2022
Indonesia’s development and rebrand of its timber legality assurance system is seen as potentially adding value to FLEGT, writes consultant editor Mike Jeffree

Coming to the defence of FLEGT
30 September, 2021
Recent comments from the EC arising from the ‘Fitness check’ on the EUTR and FLEGT have cast doubts on the latter’s future, but Republic of Congo minister of forest economy Rosalie Matondo says we must build on this ground-breaking timber trade initiative, not undermine it

Coming to the defence of FLEGT
30 September, 2021
Recent comments from the EC arising from the ‘Fitness check’ on the EUTR and FLEGT have cast doubts on the latter’s future, but Republic of Congo minister of forest economy Rosalie Matondo says we must build on this ground-breaking timber trade initiative, not undermine it

Don’t drop flegt, pleads NGO
21 July, 2021
NGOs and the TTF have spoken out for FLEGT following suggestions FLEGT licensing and VPAs may be dropped. Mike Jeffree reports

The ABC of UKTR
21 July, 2021
A TTF webinar laid out the operation and implications of the UKTR. Mike Jeffree reports

Atomic level validation
15 June, 2021
Science-based traceability techniques, like stable isotope ratio analysis could be a hugely valuable piece of the sustainable timber sourcing jigsaw, says the American Hardwood Export Council. Mike Jeffree reports

Insatiable demand stresses market
15 June, 2021
No-one in the timber industry has ever seen such high demand for plywood and OSB and it could be sustained into 2022. Keren Fallwell reports

Supply strains to meet soaring sales
30 April, 2021
The hardwood trade is bullish about demand, but sourcing enough timber is another question. Mike Jeffree reports

TTF shares latest government advice on GB/NI trade
17 December, 2020
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is sharing the latest advice from the government on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland after the UK leaves the EU.

OPSS issues notice on timber imports and exports from January 1
09 November, 2020
The Office of Product Safety and Standards has issued guidance staring that from January 1, 2021, Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) will have its own Timber Regulations and Northern Ireland will remain subject to the European Timber Regulations, as set out in the Withdrawal Act and Northern Ireland Protocol.

TTF issues new Brexit Guide
03 November, 2020
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has updated and republished advice to help firms prepare for the end of the transition period when the UK leaves the EU Customs Union on January 1, 2021.

Shingles Club
27 February, 2020
Shingles are growing in popularity, says SR Timber trading director Shaun Revill

Myanmar authorities ready to cooperate with investigation in Holland
17 February, 2020
Police in the Netherlands have seized a shipment of what is said to be Myanmar teak that was being transported from the Czech Republic. The police followed up with raids of several locations in Holland.

On board the bus to tropical sustainability
28 January, 2020
There may not be 100% agreement on the best vehicle for getting there, but there’s consensus on the need for the industry to travel together as fast as possible towards 100% tropical forestry and timber sustainability. Mike Jeffree reports from the 2019 Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition conference