Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

A rewarding time
24 October, 2016
Well, that’s it for another year for the TTJ Awards.

UK mills on investment trail
20 September, 2016
There have been several different announcements on the UK mill scene these last few weeks.

Time to fall in behind FLEGT
20 September, 2016
With the first EUTR-exempt FLEGT-licensed timber now set to arrive in the EU this year, European Timber Trade Federation Secretary General André de Boer says the industry should focus on making the most of its potential

From uncertainty to a firmer future
19 August, 2016
Mark Bowers, product director at Snows Timber, says the trade’s future prospects are good if belief remains high in timber’s credentials and products

The training game
21 June, 2016
A new approach to training is needed to ensure the timber industry gets enough new recruits for its future development, says TRADA marketing and membership services manager Rupert Scott

FLEGT licensing a step nearer
20 May, 2016
It’s been a long time waiting but finally it looks like we will be shortly seeing the first FLEGT licensed timber exports coming to the UK.

Innovation and communication
20 May, 2016
Christiane Lellig, the newly appointed campaign director for Wood for Good, discusses how timber innovation will underpin the organisation’s efforts

What goes around, comes around
20 May, 2016
Business and governments are driving the adoption of the circular economy concept and, with effective strategies, the timber sector can capitalise, says Charlie Law of Sustainable Construction Solutions

Going above and beyond on the environment
21 March, 2016
International Timber managing director Tony Miles urges the trade to over-comply on legality obligations and set ever-higher standards of sustainability. It will be good for the environment and good for business

Brace yourself for a bumpy ride
21 March, 2016
British Woodworking Federation chief executive Iain McIlwee says 2016 looks set to be challenging for the joinery sector. The key is for businesses, with support from the BWF, to identify and manage the risks ahead

A forensic exercise
21 March, 2016
find myself surrounded by wood at the moment, literally, as builders start on a major project at home.

Big investments
24 February, 2016
Investments don't get a lot bigger in the timber trade than the £95m Norbord has just committed to with its Inverness plant.