Search Results: 'Forestry Commission'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wales blazes a trail for UK-grown Brettstapel
23 February, 2013
The first building made from UK-produced Brettstapel is taking shape in a forest in north Wales. Sally Spencer reports

Reputation-raising EU Timber Regulation
26 January, 2013
The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is designed to strike a blow against the illegal timber trade in Europe and worldwide, but compliance imposes new burdens on the bona fide industry. TTJ quizzed companies across the sector on their readiness for the new law and their views on its long-term impact

Guidance gives good start
26 January, 2013
The WWF and BSI have jointly developed PAS 2021 due diligence guidance to help timber companies comply with the EUTR, writes WWF Global Forest & Trade Network UK manager Julia Young

EUTR without tears
26 January, 2013
Companies needn’t tackle the EU Timber Regulation alone. Mike Jeffree spoke to a range of consultancies offering to hand-hold them through the process