Search Results: 'Forestry Commission'

UK sawmills seek supply solutions
26 February, 2018
Continuing high log prices and a lack of log availability have reached dangerous proportions in the UK, with mills cutting their production as a result. But an industry crunch meeting with the Scottish government has provided hope of a solution, reports Stephen Powney

The highest bidder
22 November, 2017
With current prices in the UK failing to compensate for sterling’s downward currency adjustments, the road ahead for importers looks more uncertain as mills must favour those markets prepared to pay the going rate, reports Jerry Wilson

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

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

In good health and primed for 2015
22 December, 2014
for 2015 British-grown timber processors are looking back on a year of strong demand and prices. Sally Spencer reports

Log prices pinch profits at British mills
08 March, 2014
Demand for British-grown timber is seeing mills working at capacity and appealing to their suppliers to give them a break on roundwood prices. Sally Spencer reports

Wind of change
16 November, 2013
Prospects of raw material price inflation are on the horizon in fencing and pallet sectors. Stephen Powney reports

Late start to season brings steady demand
13 July, 2013
After a weather-related lacklustre start to the year, demand has finally picked up for British timber processors. Sally Spencer reports

A year of two halves
29 November, 2012
The British-grown timber sector is thankful it had a good start to the year because the second half has been pretty disappointing. Sally Spencer reports

Plant health and the forest estate
20 August, 2012
Plant health and biosecurity continue to be a serious concern for the UK forest products sector.

Business levels flatten but optimism remains
12 November, 2011
The summer slowdown seems to have turned into an autumn slowdown but British sawmills are keeping busy and retaining market share

British mills expectant rather than confident for year ahead
05 March, 2011
The British-grown timber sector started the year in fine fettle and is looking forward to strong demand across all product categories

Hardwood traders happy for repeat of a reasonable 2010
11 December, 2010
The UK hardwood sector could do with getting better prices and more forward ordering, but reports some improvement in trading conditions

Hardwood cause for confidence, not celebration
01 May, 2010
Hardwood traders are far from cracking the champagne but, despite some concerns over supply-driven price inflation, they’re more positive about the state of business

British mills enjoy strong demand
17 April, 2010
After a snow-disrupted start to the year, British-grown timber production is on a high

Weak pound benefits British mills
14 November, 2009
British timber production is up thanks to the weakness of sterling and the decline in imports – but the market is still seen as fragile

Pallet sector remains quiet
05 September, 2009
Recession continues to hit demand for pallets – and wood packaging faces new plant health checks

British-grown timber sector feels more positive
11 July, 2009
It may be from a very low base, but production of British timber has increased in the second quarter

Pallet production rises
02 May, 2009

Producers hopeful for year ahead, despite slower pace
29 March, 2008
The UK forest products industry is experiencing a lull after last year's storm of shortages and rising prices but remains hopeful for the year ahead