Search Results: 'Forestry Commission'

New report charts growth of Scottish forestry sector
03 December, 2015
The contribution made by Scotland’s forestry sector to the country’s economy has increased to nearly £1bn from £670m in 2008, according to a new report.

UK softwood import volumes forecast to grow in 2016
06 November, 2015
The UK Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is forecasting a modest return to growth for softwood import volumes in 2016.

Future Proofing
20 October, 2015
BSW Timber’s strategic move to acquire Tilhill Forestry is about vertical integration and security of material supply, the company’s CEO Tony Hackney tells Stephen Powney

More Trees, please
21 September, 2015
The UK has world-class operations in the forest products sector, but unless new commercial conifer crops are planted very urgently, the industry’s recent significant gains will be lost. That’s the stark warning from UK Forest Products Association Executive Director David Sulman for the governments of Scotland, England and Wales.

More Trees, please
21 September, 2015
The UK has world-class operations in the forest products sector, but unless new commercial conifer crops are planted very urgently, the industry’s recent significant gains will be lost. That’s the stark warning from UK Forest Products Association Executive Director David Sulman for the governments of Scotland, England and Wales.

Big Brands back EU Battle against Illegal Timber
20 June, 2015
Some of Europe’s biggest consumer brands in timber products not only back the EU Timber Regulation and wider anti-illegal timber measures, they want them to be tougher and wider ranging. Mike Jeffree reports.

In good shape
20 May, 2015
Fencing sales have been on the increase with the onset of warmer weather. Stephen Powney reports.

Protection Needs Profile
20 May, 2015
A key focus of the Wood Protection Association annual conference was the need to raise awareness of the treatment sector’s potential to maximise timber’s market potential. Mike Jeffree reports.

BSW Timber lines up Giddings expansion
08 May, 2015
BSW Timber is lining up significant expansion at its Giddings Sawmill business near Southampton in a move that will enhance demand for the region's timber supply, a delegation of woodland owners has heard.

British Bullish in spite of price pain
20 April, 2015
The exchange rate moving in favour of imports has dented British producers’ margins but they say they’ll stay firm on retaining market share. Sally Spencer reports

BWF disappointed at “vote-winning” budget focus
19 March, 2015
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has described the Chancellor’s budget announcement as more about winning votes at the next election than backing the construction and manufacturing sectors.

Latest pallet industry figures show growth in supply of new pallets
15 February, 2015
The latest figures available on the supply of new timber pallets in the UK show a slight increase.

Face to Face: Dan Rogerson
20 January, 2015
In a new series of face-to-face interviews with important decision makers, Stephen Powney talks to UK forestry minister Dan Rogerson