Search Results: 'Forest Research'

Nature’s way
17 December, 2018
TTJ’s Wood & Wellness Conference takes place in February and will examine the potential for wood in the health and wellbeing megatrend in the built environment. Stephen Powney reports

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

Making the most of it
25 September, 2018
Grown in Britain’s chief executive, Dougal Driver, explains why more should be made of British timber

Science first
28 August, 2018
The Wood Technology Society held its first scientific conference in June. Sally Spencer reports on the first day

Design relates red oak story
28 August, 2018
One of Poland’s leading designers has created a collection of contemporary furniture informed by the supply and production process of America’s most populous hardwood. Mike Jeffree reports

Industry backs doctoral training bid
27 August, 2018
A collaborative effort by several UK universities aims to see the development of a Centre for Doctoral Training in Timber

Sitting pretty
27 August, 2018
Demand for bespoke furniture is on the rise as people look for ways to express their individuality. Sally Spencer reports

How not to be twisted
31 July, 2018
Twist is the most significant kind of distortion during kiln-drying of sawn timber, writes Mark Jarvis

Upskilling
25 June, 2018
Researchers at Inverness College UHI are working with partners in Finland, Sweden and Ireland to help forestry service providers upskill their staff and expand their business.

Our unsung heroes
25 June, 2018
The timber trade has been blessed with many personalities, but there are many unsung heroes who have had an important influence on our trade. This piece by Andrew True is about one of them

Future focused global forum
22 May, 2018
France’s premier timber exhibition has become a core event for the international industry; a venue for launching new products, discussing key trade topics and addressing potential forward market trends and developments. Mike Jeffree reports.

Change, challenge and opportunity
25 April, 2018
Richard Ellithorne, membership services director of the Builders Merchants Federation, outlines the merchant’s perspective on the timber market

Raising the quality bar
25 April, 2018
Enhancing the reputation of timber and maximising its potential are key aims for the Wood Protection Association, reports its director, Steve Young

It’s a wrap
26 February, 2018
Timber and wood-based cladding is not only growing in popularity, but diversity too. Mike Jeffree reports

A us hardwood window to the World
31 January, 2018
The US may already be the world’s biggest hardwood supplier, but AHEC sees exciting opportunities for developing its global market further, industry veteran Dave Bramlage told Mike Jeffree, as he stepped down as AHEC chair