Search Results: 'Forestry Commission'

New timber pier boost for Mull forestry business
21 December, 2013
The opening of a £3m timber pier on the Isle of Mull could act as a catalyst for stimulating the island’s forestry business, according to Scotland’s education secretary Michael Russell.

Forestry Commission quantifies timber lost to UK storm St Jude
02 December, 2013
Around 10 million trees containing 2 million m3 of timber are estimated to have been lost in the recent St Jude storm over southern Britain, according to Forestry Commission surveys.

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

Assets can be an answer
16 November, 2013
Asset finance can provide a key solution for unlocking funding for growth and development, says John Layzell, senior client manager, Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance.

Wind of change
16 November, 2013
Prospects of raw material price inflation are on the horizon in fencing and pallet sectors. Stephen Powney reports

UK softwood imports to recover in 2014
21 October, 2013
Total UK softwood imports are projected to fall 3.7% in 2013 before recovering with 1.7% growth next year, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation National Softwood Division (NSD) forecast.

Grown in Britain gains momentum
19 October, 2013
Even before Grown in Britain (GiB) Week kicked off with a central London launch at Heal’s department store in Tottenham Court Road on Monday, the event was creating a buzz on social media.

Grown in Britain sows seeds for bigger wood economy
19 October, 2013
The connection the Grown in Britain campaign (GiB) is creating between sustainable forest management and commercial timber production will make the “sound of chainsaws in British woodland a positive thing”, environment secretary Owen Paterson said this week.

Grown in Britain buzz is building
21 September, 2013
The stunning trophies presented to the winners at last week's buoyant, buzzing TTJ Awards were sharp and modern. Appropriately so, as they showcased timber at the leading edge. They were made in a combination of ultra-durable modified Accoya and its MDF equivalent, Medite Tricoya. This, as our clearly impressed trophy sculptor Ray Winder pointed out, meant they would keep their futuristic looks even if winners left them outdoors as a garden feature.

VPA vision for legality
07 September, 2013
Implementing EU FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements is taking longer than hoped, but supplier countries signed up to the initiative have already made major progress on legality assurance. Mike Jeffree reports.

UK growers’ EUTR compliance simplified
31 August, 2013
UK timbers growers’ compliance with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is being simplified thanks to action by Confor, the Forestry Commission and Natural Resources Wales.

Forestry Commission publishes practice guide
12 August, 2013
The Forestry Commission (FC) has published a new practice guide “Choosing stand management methods for restoring planted ancient woodland sites”.

Grown in Britain puts down roots
10 August, 2013
The Grown in Britain campaign is putting collective efforts into action, says Sarah Farmer of English Woodlands Timber

Grown in Britain puts down roots
10 August, 2013
The Grown in Britain campaign is putting collective efforts into action, says Sarah Farmer of English Woodlands Timber

Awards reflect rising ambition
10 August, 2013
This year’s Wood Awards show that timber is accepted and exceptional. Here we highlight some of the shortlisted entries.

Carbon code celebrates
08 August, 2013
The UK Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) has made major achievements in its first two years, according to the Forestry Commission (FC).

Wood Awards shortlist illustrates timber’s versatility
01 August, 2013
A cross-laminated timber wedding venue, an expandable plywood pavilion, the new Mary Rose museum and a surfboard made from macrocarpa feature in this year’s Wood Awards shortlist.

EU Forest Strategy delay “concern”
25 July, 2013
European timber and forestry organisations have written to European Commission president José Manuel Barroso expressing their “concern” about delays to the new EU Forest Strategy.

Woodland carbon trading more transparent
25 July, 2013
Carbon trading based on UK woodlands will be easier and more transparent following the launch of the British Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) on the Markit Environmental Registry (MER), according to the Forestry Commission.

Late start to season brings steady demand
13 July, 2013
After a weather-related lacklustre start to the year, demand has finally picked up for British timber processors. Sally Spencer reports