Search Results: 'Forest Research'

Marine timber gets to grips with gribbles
11 December, 2004
Dr John Williams of TRADA Technology Ltd reports on the latest "fast-track testing" research project aimed at encouraging the use of lesser-known hardwoods for marine construction

Smooth operation
11 December, 2004
On June 30 new regulations came into force restricting the use of CCA-treated timber. Ian Martin looks at how the UK has adapted to the changes

Results improve but supply problems loom
27 November, 2004
The Finnish forestry industry is buoyant, but has to wrestle with longer-term strategic challenges

Getting to know you
27 November, 2004
Canada is targeting architects in its campaign to open doors in new markets for its wood products

Big voice, big ambition
27 November, 2004
The foundation of ConFor is the first step in uniting all the elements of the timber industry. Ian Martin met interim chairman Tom Bruce-Jones to find out more about the organisation

Irish build up UK base
13 November, 2004
The Irish timber frame sector is flourishing, but fears of a slowdown in the domestic market are encouraging it to move product – and production – off the island

Irish times
13 November, 2004
Irish sawmill and board mills are reaping the benefits of a healthy domestic economy

Smart work
30 October, 2004
The development of a "smart screen" for Scottish Sitka spruce could provide a welcome boost to Scotland's timber industry. Dr Derek Stewart of the Scottish Crop Research Institute explains

Time to build on wood's benefits
02 October, 2004

Smith and Risby join Forestry Commission Scotland
01 October, 2004

Software helps sanding
16 August, 2004

Certification spells sales
07 August, 2004
Their markets and methods might be different, but Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak both maintain that preserving their forests comes top of the agenda

East meets west
29 May, 2004
As markets shift worldwide, timber and wood products companies in the Baltic states are considering their options

Production rises but prices and profitability stumble
15 May, 2004
Finland's production is growing but falling prices and rising costs are curbing profitability

New committee members
08 April, 2004

Certification gathers pace
20 March, 2004
The timber industry is working harder than ever to demonstrate the sustainability of its products

Demand rises but economic forecasts bring uncertainty
07 February, 2004
Finnish sawmills are enjoying strong demand but a new report says they must increase their competitiveness further to stay ahead of the game

Responsible behaviour
24 January, 2004
Speakers from throughout the supply chain gave their take on responsible timber purchasing at the UK Forest Partnership for Action's conference in December

Production hits new record
10 January, 2004
The Swedish industry's production and profitability are on an upwards trend