Search Results: 'Forestry Commission'

Totally Tropical
19 December, 2019
The TTF’s Tropical Timber Forum featured presentations from companies on the ground in the tropical forestry belt. Sally Spencer was there

Moving forward with FLEGT
26 November, 2019
The EU FLEGT VPA programme is undoubtedly one of the most ambitious timber legality assurance initiatives worldwide. Mike Jeffree reports on its progress

TTF flags up no deal Brexit webinar
25 October, 2019
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is offering its members the opportunity to participate in a Government Webinar relating to preparations for a no deal Brexit on Monday October 28 from 11:00 - 12:30.

Positive Ports in a Storm
24 October, 2019
Customs log jams and other import hold-ups are among post-Brexit predictions, but ports say they’re doing their utmost to minimise problems and longer-term are upbeat about developing their timber and wood products services. Mike Jeffree reports

Skills driving job opportunities for future foresters
11 October, 2019
The future is bright for the growing forestry sector – so heard more than 200 students from across the country at a unique Future Foresters Skills Day organised by the Royal Forestry Society and hosted at Shuttleworth College.

Trees must play key role in tackling climate change
09 October, 2019
Trees and woodlands must be at the forefront of government thinking when tackling the climate emergency – and the time for action is now.

Timcon AGM focuses on Brexit and collaboration
27 September, 2019
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (Timcon) held its annual general meeting in Cardiff on September 10 and featured speakers from the European industry and other related sectors, as well as those from the organisation itself.

Standing its ground
17 September, 2019
The British-grown timber sector is holding its own against imports, says Confor. Sally Spencer reports

Forestry on parade
21 August, 2019
A forestry course has been developed which could provide employment for ex-service personnel

New chief executive for Forestry England
13 August, 2019
Forestry England, the country’s largest land manager and the arm of the Forestry Commission that manages the nation’s forests, has a new chief executive – Mike Seddon, who has almost 30 years’ experience in forestry and forestry policy.

Forests get Royal stamp of approval
07 August, 2019
Royal Mail has revealed a set of six special stamps that capture beautiful and inspirational views of forests from across the UK. 



Julian Evans awarded Sylva Trophy
16 July, 2019
Forest scientist, author and woodland owner, Professor Julian Evans, has been awarded the 2019 Sylva Trophy for outstanding contributions to forestry.

Burning bright
20 June, 2019
This piece by Andrew True continues the WTS’s occasional theme of ‘unsung heroes’, whose work in the past has an influence on trade today

Forest sector craves certainty
17 June, 2019
Expectations of another slide in sterling give UK timber a competitive advantage versus imports, while demand from pallet manufacturers is robust due to end users stockpiling, both due to Brexit uncertainty. But like other industries, the UK forest sector above all wants clarity on our future, in or out of the EU, writes Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall

Forest sector craves certainty
17 June, 2019
Expectations of another slide in sterling give UK timber a competitive advantage versus imports, while demand from pallet manufacturers is robust due to end users stockpiling, both due to Brexit uncertainty. But like other industries, the UK forest sector above all wants clarity on our future, in or out of the EU, writes Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall

Minister shows interest in FIZ
28 April, 2019
The UK forestry minister says he is “keen to explore” options for a Forestry Investment Zone (FIZ) in Northumberland – in a move which could help deliver a “step change in tree planting” in northern England.

Forestry Commission England appoints Peter Latham
15 April, 2019
Defra has announced the appointment of Peter Latham as one of three new non-executive commissioners to Forestry Commission England. The appointment, which is for a three-year term, commenced on April 1.

New research reports on Scots pine
04 April, 2019
A new research report highlighting the qualities of timber from Scots pine and promoting its greater use has been published by Forest Research (FR) and the Forestry Commission.

Deal, or no deal?
21 March, 2019
TTF Brexit transition workshops provided guidance for the timber trade in the event of a ‘no deal’ exit from the EU. Sally Spencer reports on some of the points raised

Lord Deben: more timber construction and forestry planting needed to meet climate change targets
30 January, 2019
The UK Government will not meet its climate change targets without a significant increase in tree planting and far greater use of timber in construction.