Search Results: 'National Forest'

Present Problems, Positive Prospects
19 December, 2019
Insect pest, storm damage and over production are impacting the softwood sector, but soaring global housing demand presents exciting opportunity. Mike Jeffree reports from the International Softwood Conference 2019

A Christmas message from the TTBS
18 December, 2019
On behalf of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society’s trustees, our national president Paul Snape, vice-president John Taylor, the board of management and our many UK beneficiaries, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given the society throughout 2019.

Timber Integrates into UKCW
26 November, 2019
Timber sector exhibitors became a fully-fledged part of the UK’s biggest construction show at the Birmingham NEC. 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

Battling the Beetle
26 November, 2019
Lars Schmidt, general manager at DeSH, the German sawmill and timber industry federation, sums up the sector’s experiences this year

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

An open channel for FLEGT feedback
17 September, 2019
The IMM’s role is to monitor timber trade impacts of the EU FLEGT VPA initiative, and market responses to it, writes lead consultant Sarah Storck

An open channel for FLEGT feedback
17 September, 2019
The IMM’s role is to monitor timber trade impacts of the EU FLEGT VPA initiative, and market responses to it, writes lead consultant Sarah Storck

Supercharging sales
17 September, 2019
Arbor Forest Products’ training programme has helped merchants boost sales

TTBS national golf success
26 August, 2019
More than 50 timber traders enjoyed the annual TTBS national golf day last month

Turbulence and decline
26 August, 2019
Canada’s sawmillers face a range of challenges, from massive insect pest damage in the forest, to increased competition from Europe and trade tariffs in their biggest export market, the US. They are having to explore new strategies to find the answers. Building materials and real-estate consultant Robert Woodbridge reports

Cultural leaders leave legacy
26 August, 2019
AHEC has stepped up its red oak promotion once again, with what promises to be one of its most impactful creative projects yet. Mike Jeffree reports

Report shows low US hardwood risk
26 August, 2019
New evaluation of the American hardwood sector will strengthen customer confidence in its environmental credentials. Mike Jeffree reports

Right time, right place
21 August, 2019
Importer, distributor and agent Price & Pierce is well placed to supply the growing modular offsite housebuilding sector. Sally Spencer reports

Time to run a tight ship
21 August, 2019
Traders are in little doubt Brexit is hitting hardwood market confidence. Mike Jeffree reports

McRobbie to step down as Tilhill Forestry MD
20 August, 2019
After seven years of service, George McRobbie has announced his intention to step down as managing director of Tilhill Forestry, a wholly owned subsidiary of the BSW Timber Group. He will leave the business on October 7, his 65th birthday.

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. 



Forty years of contentment
29 July, 2019
Chris Sutton leaves James Latham with ambitions fulfilled and no regrets. Mike Jeffree spoke to him on his retirement

Investor targets timber
29 July, 2019
Cairngorm Capital has been a major driver in UK timber sector consolidation in the last two years. Stephen Powney visited its London HQ to find out more

Global uncertainty hits confidence
22 April, 2019
Finnish mills are satisfied with demand but political events around the world have the potential to cause some disruption. Keren Fallwell reports