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All sides lobby on illegal logging
19 August, 2006
Greenpeace protests might have diverted attention beforehand, but the timber trade gave a good account of itself at the latest RIIA meeting on illegal logging
PEFC UK Ltd announces changes
29 July, 2006
Policy versus practice
08 July, 2006
The timber trade continues to see constant change in many areas, none more so than environmental accreditation which is designed to ensure that wood is both legally and sustainably sourced. A key element of this, of course, is chain of custody (CoC) certification that proves effective systems are in place to track the material from the forest right through the supply chain.
Carrefour builds momentum
24 June, 2006
The French exhibition Carrefour International du Bois expanded and took a new direction this year
Green for go
10 June, 2006
The TTJ Environmental Achievement Award recognises and promotes the industry’s ever-improving environmental performance
Raising timber's sustainability profile
01 April, 2006
James Latham recently sponsored Homes for Good, a major sustainable home show in Taunton which showed how buildings can be designed, built, decorated and furnished in a sustainable way. Rawnsley Timber, a home-grown sawmill with FSC accreditation, was also present.
Show energy well spent
01 April, 2006
Asked to name a town that’s become a watchword for eco-friendly, solar-powered energy efficiency, you might plump for somewhere in California, or perhaps Australia or Spain. But there’s a showcase for 21st century fuel-frugal urban living closer to home – in Surrey.
Industry must meet demand for certified timber
18 March, 2006
Friend or foe?
18 February, 2006
While some of Greenpeace's forest campaigns might appear to suggest the contrary, the NGO is keen to work with, not against, the timber industry
Expert witness
18 February, 2006
The long-awaited CPET has been a reality since last summer and is still evolving. CPET co-ordinator Kate Bottriell reports on its progress
Mutual benefits
18 February, 2006
Last December the PEFC endorsed the SFI, the leading certification scheme in North America. Michael Buckley reports on the process that led to the mutual recognition and the ramifications for both schemes