Search Results: 'Forestry Commission'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Homegrown hardwood timber on the up
07 January, 2019
Grown in Britain’s latest pricing data for UK grown hardwood is showing across the board value increases for 2018.