Search Results: 'Forestry Commission'

Panel discussions
17 December, 2018
Sally Spencer reports from the TTF’s first UK Wood Panels Conference, which took place in London last month

Ghana finalising FLEGT process
14 December, 2018
Ghana is now ready for the final assessment of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) that will ensure its timber and timber products exported to the EU come from legal sources, according to Ghana Web.

New forest strategy aims to boost economic growth
29 November, 2018
A new ambitious forest industries strategy published today aims to double the sector’s economic growth to £2bn a year by 2030.

Forestry investment remains a top performer
22 November, 2018
The UK Forest Market Report 2018, launched in London yesterday, has revealed a continuing great performance from forestry investment.

Look east
29 October, 2018
ABP’s East Anglian ports are supporting a thriving timber trade

Home work
25 September, 2018
Sawmills are making the most of the current strong demand for British-grown timber, although margins remain tight. Sally Spencer reports

Forests in fashion
25 September, 2018
The demand for clothing is growing, and there is increasing pressure on the fashion industry to produce sustainable and recyclable items as an alternative to traditional textiles. A clear way forward, maintains the PEFC, is to increase the use of fibres from sustainably managed forests. Hannah Price, PEFC international communications officer reports

Forests in fashion
25 September, 2018
The demand for clothing is growing, and there is increasing pressure on the fashion industry to produce sustainable and recyclable items as an alternative to traditional textiles. A clear way forward, maintains the PEFC, is to increase the use of fibres from sustainably managed forests. Hannah Price, PEFC international communications officer reports

Forestry summit told to plant more trees
04 September, 2018
Tree planting must be made easier to encourage investment in Northumberland and offer new opportunities in the uplands after Brexit, a forestry summit has been told.

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

Challenging times call for cohesive action
27 August, 2018
Faced with accelerating change on multiple fronts, the forestry and timber supply chain needs to take responsibility for its own future”and get even more involved in the decision making processes shaping its destiny, writes Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall

Challenging times call for cohesive action
27 August, 2018
Faced with accelerating change on multiple fronts, the forestry and timber supply chain needs to take responsibility for its own future”and get even more involved in the decision making processes shaping its destiny, writes Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall

Minister to speak at Timcon AGM in Scotland
31 July, 2018
Scottish minister Fergus Ewing will give the keynote address at this year's Timcon AGM on September 4.

Riding re-elected as UKFPA president
15 June, 2018
Frank Riding of Ridings Sawmills Ltd has been re-elected as president of the UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA).

Strength in numbers
22 May, 2018
A record number of delegates from across the pallets and packaging sector attended TIMCON’s general meeting recently. Sally Spencer reports

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.

UK homegrown timber prices surge 30% in a year
18 May, 2018
Timber prices in the UK have soared by almost 30% in a year, according to newly-released figures.

Desperately seeking softwood
25 April, 2018
The TTF’s Softwood Conference came at a key time for the European softwood sector, with delegates keen to hear about latest market developments and forecasts for 2018 and beyond. Stephen Powney reports.

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

£100k awarded to innovative timber construction systems
11 April, 2018
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and The Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) have awarded £100,000 of support to seven companies who want to design and develop innovative wood-based products and systems for the construction sector.