Search Results: 'Forestry Commission'

Ghana timber faces bleak future without government help
22 December, 2006
The timber industry in Ghana could be facing a major crisis if the control of concessions is not managed more effectively.

Government to cut red tape
22 December, 2006
The Forestry Commission has made a step forward to cut red tape in the forestry sector with the publication of its first “Simplification Plan”.

Blueprint for post-war forest
18 December, 2006
The 468ha Guisborough Forest is to undergo a green makeover as part of a 50-year plan for one of the north-east's most popular woodlands.

ABP renews timber road to sea contract
14 December, 2006
Associated British Ports has won a new contract [from the Forestry Commission] to continue its timberLINK service, designed to switch timber transport from road to sea.

Timber demand could outstrip supply from 2007
09 December, 2006
New research reveals that demand for wood is increasing, but that future supplies may fail to keep pace.

Careers advisers given course in timber sector
09 December, 2006
Careers advisers from across the south-west were given a crash course in the timber industry recently as part of the Timber Trade Federation's push to encourage more young people into the trade.

Alice Holt given research status
07 December, 2006
Alice Holt Forest has become a research forest, formalising scientific studies conducted there since the 1950s.

Report shows UK reliance on wood imports
06 December, 2006
The UK was the world's fourth largest importer of forest products during 2005, according to the latest figures from the Forestry Commission (FC).

Scots fired up by green heat
01 December, 2006
Woodfuel experts from Scotland and Sweden met this week to explore opportunities for developing renewable heating projects in Central Scotland.

Green light for timber transport projects
30 November, 2006
A cash boost of more than £1m is to help minimise the impact of timber transport on Scotland's rural roads.

New survey details Scottish forests
22 November, 2006
A pioneering five-year survey will reveal, for the first time, the full extent of Scotland's native woodlands.

TRADA publishes oak construction guide
15 November, 2006
TRADA is publishing a new technical guide about the use of oak in modern structures.

UK forest industry in good health
13 November, 2006
Britain's forest industry generates £7.2bn a year for the economy, according to a new report.

New book features favourite trees
08 November, 2006
A book which celebrates more than 130 of Scotland's favourite trees has been launched by Scottish forestry minister Rhona Brankin.

Timber decking will stand the test of time
26 October, 2006
One of the UK's largest timber decking projects has been completed in Northumberland's Kielder Forest by BSW Timber.

Scottish community woodland partnerships on song
19 October, 2006
Community woodland partnerships are working well across Scotland, according to a new study.

Woodland creation conference
16 October, 2006
The subject of woodland creation will be in the spotlight at a major conference hosted by the Woodland Trust this week.

Scotland launches forestry strategy
11 October, 2006
A new forestry strategy for Scotland was launched by Scottish forestry minister Rhona Brankin on Monday.

African opportunities
07 October, 2006
The Kyoto Protocol could present opportunities for Africa's forest industry, workshop delegates have heard in Ghana.

FFIF calls for more use of domestic wood
04 October, 2006
Steps must be taken to grow the use of domestic wood raw material in Finland, according to the Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF).