Search Results: 'Momentum for action'

Global forests need global governance and market recognition
18 December, 2023
The new Broader Market Recognition Coalition is a key practical development to incentivise and deliver strong tropical forest governance, writes David Hopkins, Timber Development UK chief executive

Global forests need global governance and market recognition
18 December, 2023
The new Broader Market Recognition Coalition is a key practical development to incentivise and deliver strong tropical forest governance, writes David Hopkins, Timber Development UK chief executive

Ligna returns
29 August, 2023
The Ligna exhibition returned to Hanover for the first time in four years and the result was a welcome coming together for the international wood-based panel sector. Stephen Powney attended the show

Confor calls for tree planting in Scotland to get “back on track”
16 June, 2023
Tree planting rates in Scotland must increase quickly after a “truly worrying” dip, to ensure Scotland’s rural economy doesn’t suffer and to get the 2045 target date for net zero emissions of greenhouse gases back on track.

Forestry minister backs Timber Sector Deal
28 March, 2023
UK forestry minister Trudy Harrison MP has backed a proposal from Confor and Friends of the Earth to develop a Timber Sector Deal – to bring together government, industry, green groups and farmers to increase future supplies of home-grown timber.

Timber on pole to cut emissions
24 August, 2022
Wood-based building is increasingly seen as the prime solution for shrinking construction’s carbon footprint, says Structural Timber Association chief executive Andrew Carpenter

Carrefour rebounds to new records
24 August, 2022
Energy levels were as high as visitor and exhibitor numbers at France’s international timber show. Mike Jeffree reports

Coming to the defence of FLEGT
30 September, 2021
Recent comments from the EC arising from the ‘Fitness check’ on the EUTR and FLEGT have cast doubts on the latter’s future, but Republic of Congo minister of forest economy Rosalie Matondo says we must build on this ground-breaking timber trade initiative, not undermine it

Coming to the defence of FLEGT
30 September, 2021
Recent comments from the EC arising from the ‘Fitness check’ on the EUTR and FLEGT have cast doubts on the latter’s future, but Republic of Congo minister of forest economy Rosalie Matondo says we must build on this ground-breaking timber trade initiative, not undermine it

Flying the flag for FLEGT
16 December, 2020
FLEGT is seen as a template for legality assurance for the range of forest risk products, but it still needs more communication in the timber sector, according to speakers at a recent TTF seminar. Mike Jeffree reports

Pandemic woes and market potential
11 December, 2020
The international softwood sector has been through turbulent times, but remains positive about the longer term. Mike Jeffree reports from the 2020 ISC

Harnessing the Market to sustainability
26 November, 2019
The Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition is committed to increasing European consumption of sustainably sourced tropical timber – and its strategies and ambitions continue to evolve. Mike Jeffree reports

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

Offsite on target
25 June, 2018
UK housebuilders don’t underestimate the challenges their industry faces, but are investing in meeting them, including in offsite prefabrication. Mike Jeffree reports.

In line for duties
22 May, 2017
On course for recovery post the US construction crash, the Canadian lumber industry has been hit with American import duties. Mike Jeffree reports

A position of influence
24 October, 2016
Confor’s chief executive Stuart Goodall turned his childhood love of forests and open spaces into a lifetime career. Sally Spencer reports

Waiting Game
21 March, 2016
Pressure exists from Northern European mills for increased prices after Sterling’s recent fall but patience may be required before shippers’ can claw back the currency reduction in the UK

Hardwood with heart
24 November, 2015
The timber trade inspires heartfelt commitment and strongly held views, and none more so than in the case of CP Timber founder Chris Powell, as Mike Jeffree discovered talking to him about life and work

Big Brands back EU Battle against Illegal Timber
20 June, 2015
Some of Europe’s biggest consumer brands in timber products not only back the EU Timber Regulation and wider anti-illegal timber measures, they want them to be tougher and wider ranging. Mike Jeffree reports.

Cladding sector enjoys growth
18 August, 2014
The UK timber cladding market is growing and while the appetite for traditional materials remains, product innovation has led to new options for building façades. Sally Spencer reports