Search Results: 'Forest Research'

Despatches from the Malaysian forest
22 December, 2014
Turnstone Singapore’s Michael Buckley recently visited Malaysia and discovered a country that is keen to make the most of its timber resource but that also values its environment.

Widening the scope
22 December, 2014
WWF-UK’s Forest Campaign aims to influence the business community, the public and the government on sustainability issues – and to encourage a tightening up of the EUTR. Sally Spencer reports.

FLEGT forest power to the people
15 October, 2014
The EU FLEGT VPA process is giving local communities real influence in the operation of their forest and timber sectors and they’re urging the EU timber trade to back it. Mike Jeffree reports.

Green building
14 October, 2014
Demand for garden buildings, both traditional and contemporary, is growing. Sally Spencer reports

The RR of timber technology PR
18 August, 2014
In a 30 year career, wood processing machinery PR Claude Daly wrote over 3,600 articles on technology installations at timber companies across the UK. He spoke to Mike Jeffree.

The only way is up
18 August, 2014
The Canada Green Building Conference looked at the construction solutions timber could offer in an increasingly urban environment. Architect Peter Wilson reports.

Divide and Rule
16 July, 2014
With the referendum on Scottish independence just two months away, Sally Spencer canvassed opinion on the impact a yes vote might have on the UK timber industry.

Hitting the nail on the head
16 July, 2014
Nail laminated timber offers a low-tech housing solution. Peter Wilson reports

Research required
16 June, 2014
There are plenty of opportunities for UK timber but progress could be stymied by a lack of research. Keren Fallwell reports.

The other side of the coin
05 May, 2014
For every argument there is a counter argument and woody biomass is no exception. Norbord UK managing director Karl Morris talked to Sally Spencer about his objections to burning wood for electricity.

Powering forward
05 May, 2014
Love the idea or hate it, burning wood for energy generation looks to be here to stay. Drax is often cited as the timber sector’s potential nemesis so Sally Spencer asked its external communications manager Matt Willey for the power generator’s side of the story.

On the rail road
05 April, 2014
Louisiana-Pacific’s laminated strand lumber products are being trialled in the UK, including as a rail product.

Ecobuild: STA discusses key issues
22 March, 2014
The Structural Timber Association hosted two industry luncheons where its members and others from the sector could network, hear from key decision makers and discuss key issues.

Built and Grown in Britain
08 March, 2014
There is major potential for increasing the use of home-grown timber in UK construction, but it needs work and commitment, says Simon Smith of structural engineers Smith+Wallwork

Centre forwards
22 February, 2014
The BioComposites Centre is celebrating 25 years in business. Mike Botting, editor of TTJ sister magazine Wood Based Panels International, interviewed the Centre’s director, Rob Elias.