Search Results: 'Environment Agency'

Safety matters
20 December, 2023
Robert O’Donoghue, VP marketing and solutions, EMEA for Hyster looks at the issue of creating a culture of safety in wood handling operations

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

Talking treatments
19 October, 2022
Speakers at this year’s WPA Conference focused on timber’s net carbon credentials and on its longevity. Sally Spencer reports

Business Blossoms
08 April, 2022
The garden products sector has continued to benefit from the new stay-at-home culture. Sally Spencer reports

New Times, New Trade Body
15 June, 2021
Timber Development is the name and aim of the UK’s new trade body. Mike Jeffree interviewed chief executive David Hopkins on its launch

Waste not, want not
22 November, 2018
The wood waste sector is expecting more change as biomass plants come on stream, says Andy Hill of the Wood Recyclers Association

Marine potential
22 November, 2018
More market education, performance data and greater use of lesser-known species are needed to sustain and grow tropical timber’s place in the marine products sector. Mike Jeffree reports

Across the boards
22 May, 2018
UK manufacturers are increasing their output as demand for wood-based panels continues to grow. Sally Spencer reports

Price over patriotism
20 September, 2017
Processors of British-grown timber are keen to take advantage of currency exchange rates and to invest in capacity and value adding. Sally Spencer reports

From Pole to Pole
20 February, 2017
BRE director Ed Suttie’s long involvement with the timber industry has been bookended by expeditions to the top and bottom of the globe. Sally Spencer reports

Flegt licensing becomes reality
20 January, 2017
The wait for FLEGT-licensed timber to arrive in Europe was a certainly a long one but finally it is now over, reports Stephen Powney

Guyana Joins the FSC Club
28 December, 2016
The Iwokrama forest in Guyana has achieved FSC certifi cation, a landmark achievement for the country. Stephen Powney reports

UK agencies ready for FLEGT licensed cargo
20 April, 2016
After a long wait, FLEGT licensed legally assured timber is expected to arrive in the EU, and most likely the UK this year. Mike Jeffree reports on the preparedness of the UK authorities

Breathing boards
20 April, 2016
Breathable racking board Panelvent is 20 years old. Mark Wilson, managing director of Panel Agency, looks at the background behind the product and recent developments

Preservation, and promotion
21 March, 2016
In Sweden, use of preserved softwood in outdoor applications, including decking and garden products, is being promoted through both marketing and lobbying. Mike Jeffree reports.

The road less travelled
21 March, 2016
Wood for Good chair Craig White is not one to shy away from an opportunity. He talks to Keren Fallwell.

Sustainability and sales are key
22 December, 2014
Ensuring sustainable wood supplies and defending and developing their market are mutually dependent imperatives for the tropical timber trade, according to speakers at the ATIBT International Forum. Mike Jeffree reports.

On the waterfront
18 August, 2014
Wijma UK is supplying tropical timber for projects both in and beside the water. Sally Spencer reports

Equipped to enforce
08 February, 2014
Enforcement head Michael Kearney says the NMO is now primed to demonstrate the EUTR has teeth. Mike Jeffree reports.

Making the sapele switch
24 August, 2013
Increasing demand and environmental pressures are combining to force the market to look to an ever wider range of tropical species. Mike Jeffree reports