Search Results: 'FSC'

New Year must bring new resolve
28 December, 2013
We must shake off our complacency and overcome obstacles to put global forests on a different, sustainable trajectory, says Julia Young, WWF Global Forest & Trade Network UK manager

Radiata revolution is UK bound
28 December, 2013
New Zealand remanufacturing sawmill, KLC NZ has pushed back the technical boundaries in radiata pine processing, and the UK is one of the target markets for the results. Mike Jeffree reports.

New Year must bring new resolve
28 December, 2013
We must shake off our complacency and overcome obstacles to put global forests on a different, sustainable trajectory, says Julia Young, WWF Global Forest & Trade Network UK manager

Stronger building market gives ply sector hope
28 December, 2013
UK demand for plywood is improving, buoyed by increasing construction activity. Ian Martin reports

Churchill & Sim marks 200th anniversary
23 December, 2013
Softwood agent Churchill & Sim Ltd has marked its 200th anniversary with a City of London lunch, a stone’s throw from where the company was founded in Mincing Lane.

Canadian sawmilling giant has FSC certificates suspended
17 December, 2013
The world’s sixth largest sawmiller Resolute Forest Products is to have three of its FSC certificates suspended after major issues were identified by certifier the Rainforest Alliance.

Timbmet’s chief purchasing director retires after 45 years’ service
13 December, 2013
Timbmet has announced the retirement of its chief purchasing director, Jim Chambers.

Vandecasteele acquires Precious Woods Europe’s entire Brazilian timber stocks
05 December, 2013
Belgian hardwood importer Vandecasteele Houtimport has acquired Precious Woods Europe’s entire 8,200m3 stock of FSC-certified Brazilian tropical timber after the latter closed its stockholding facility in the Netherlands as part of a group reorganisation.

Oak leads the way
02 December, 2013
German hardwood sawmillers report steady demand for oak but more difficult markets for beech. Robin Meade reports

Trade should capitalise on Wood Awards publicity
01 December, 2013
Timber suppliers to winning and highly commended entries in this year’s Wood Awards say the industry should capitalise even more on the publicity and credbility the event generates for use of timber in construction and furniture.

FSC puts online claims platform partly on hold
30 November, 2013
The Forest Stewardship Council has postponed a decision on making it obligatory for certificate holders to use its new online claims platform (OCP) live.

FSC delays Online Claims Platform roll-out
21 November, 2013
The FSC has confirmed that the deadline for obligatory entering of claims by certificate holders on the FSC Online Claims Platform (OCP) has been deferred from next year to an indeterminate date in 2015.

Big challenges, bold steps
16 November, 2013
The AHEC European Convention highlighted the range of initiatives under way to make maximum use of the abundant US hardwood resource. Mike Jeffree reports

Plywood sector reveals glimmers of optimism
02 November, 2013
It’s too early to pop the champagne corks, but plywood traders are seeing signs of buyers’ confidence returning. Ian Martin reports

US hardwood eco profiles set to launch
02 November, 2013
Within months, US hardwoods will become the first timber type, or even the first commercial manufacturing or construction material, with the potential to have a comprehensive environmental profile with each consignment.

Merchants help schools plant trees
21 October, 2013
Builders merchants across the UK have planted trees in schools with SCA Timber Supply in celebration of FSC Friday.

DLH defends Liberian role after NGO attack
19 October, 2013
Global hardwood trader DLH has defended its role in Liberia after being accused of exporting illegal timber from the country by environmental group Global Witness.

A garden room with a view
19 October, 2013
Tom Winward profiles Westbury Garden Rooms, one of the top three leading UK designers and manufacturers of bespoke timber garden rooms, orangeries and pool houses.

“Steady as you go” for Asian traders
19 October, 2013
There’s been little change in the prices or volumes of Asian timber for months, and the trend is expected to remain flat for the rest of the year

FSC opens consultation on Controlled Wood revision
17 October, 2013
Consultation on FSC’s revised draft standards on Controlled Wood is open until November 20.