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Under the weather
15 December, 2001
The Baltics timber industry is getting into a cold sweat over the wet and mild weather which is interrupting harvesting

The good, the bad and the uncertain
01 December, 2001
In the long-term, there is potential for growth and success for the British timber industry but, in the short term, it is faced with high log prices, competition from lower priced imports and the increased use of recycled fibre

Fencing takes a weather beating
21 April, 2001
Poor weather and the foot and mouth crisis are dampening what is a traditionally busy time for the fencing sector, while patchy demand for pallets has seen prices fall

Stormy winds do blow
17 February, 2001
Much has been happening to affect the UK timber industry over the past year, not least the recent flooding affecting both construction and fencing sectors, but also the issues of the Climate Control Levy and new forestry policies for England, Scotland and Wales

Floods bring mixed fortunes
20 January, 2001
Last year's floods have encouraged plenty of fence repair work but the decorative side of the business has been stunted by the weather. Meanwhile, overcapacity is creating fears of casualties in the pallet sector