Search Results: 'Forest Research'

Softwood shows a sense of collective optimism
02 November, 2013
The International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh found the sector upbeat about medium to longterm prospects. Mike Jeffree reports.

Protecting timber’s name
19 October, 2013
How treated timber can enhance timber’s reputation was the focus for this year’s BASF Wolman conference. Keren Fallwell reports

Nature build
24 August, 2013
Glulam and timber frame construction feature in Center Parcs’ mammoth new village in Bedfordshire. Stephen Powney sees the build progress at first hand

The EUTR: cause and effect:
10 August, 2013
A Timber Trade Federation survey suggests the EUTR is impacting on timber companies’ purchases but Anand Punja, head of sustainability, says there are also other influences.

Suitable case for online treatment
29 June, 2013
The multiple benefits of treated timber need to be more widely promoted and the internet is the ideal communication vehicle, reports Mikael Westin of the Swedish Wood Preserving Association.

Bright British future
01 June, 2013
The UK’s timber processors are making inroads into market share and, if the commercial forest estate can be protected and expanded, the future looks rosy. Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall reports.

High fibre
18 May, 2013
A string of developments could see modified wood brand Lignia challenge its rivals in the UK. Stephen Powney reports.

Training tomorrow’s timber engineers
04 May, 2013
A major new initiative between the industry and Edinburgh Napier University aims to boost the UK’s timber engineering skills base. Mike Jeffree reports.

Man with a message
06 April, 2013
A drive throughout Mikael Westin’s three-decade career with Swedish trade bodies has been to get the sector to communicate common messages clearly. Mike Jeffree reports