Search Results: 'grown in britain'

It's Awards time
09 September, 2019
It’s the end of another summer holiday period and at the time of writing the weather was thankfully on the way up, at least in the south-east of England.

Government backing British
21 March, 2018
With increasing support in the highest places, Grown in Britain’s momentum can only grow, says chief executive Dougal Driver

Celebrating opportunity
20 July, 2017
The Grown in Britain campaign is celebrating its fourth anniversary and has made progress on its mission to promote British timber, says its CEO Dougal Driver

More Trees, please
21 September, 2015
The UK has world-class operations in the forest products sector, but unless new commercial conifer crops are planted very urgently, the industry’s recent significant gains will be lost. That’s the stark warning from UK Forest Products Association Executive Director David Sulman for the governments of Scotland, England and Wales.

Investment and Involvement
14 October, 2014
Dougal Driver, chief executive of the Grown in Britain campaign, explains the benefits of investing in British woodlands and forest businesses

TTJ Awards reflect buoyant timber industry
14 October, 2014
This year’s TTJ Awards revealed the timber industry is in positive mood, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree

Changing attitudes
11 January, 2014
Tackling public and media misperceptions about forestry is an ongoing task, says Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall

Good, but can still do better
28 December, 2013
Our guest column this week from Julia Young of the WWF Global Forest Trade Network reminded me of an old school report, albeit less abrupt and minus the cruel but fair comment that my total lack of ball skills and co-ordination meant I was being dropped from cricket and football to focus on rugby (England cricket selectors perhaps take note).

Research funds needed for timber
14 December, 2013
More timber research is needed to strengthen wood’s position among construction materials, says Richard Harris, professor of timber engineering at the University of Bath

Forest education gathers pace
02 December, 2013
It’s been a busy first year for the Forest Education Network. Co-ordinator Fiona Groves explains.

Time to dance to the same tune
19 October, 2013
Using Caffè Nero's latest results alone as an indicator for the UK economy might be dismissed as froth. But the coffee shop's 11% profit hike, and declaration that it sees potential to boost British caffeine levels another notch with a 50% rise in outlets to 750, is just the latest positive piece in a jigsaw creating an increasingly encouraging picture of the country's economic prospects.

Grown in Britain is go!
19 October, 2013
We are now poised to reap the societal benefits of British wood products, says Ed Suttie, director of sustainable materials at the BRE

Grown in Britain – a sustainable plan
05 October, 2013
Buying British-grown timber provides huge benefits, says Steve Cook, principal sustainable development manager at Willmott Dixon

Grown in Britain buzz is building
21 September, 2013
The stunning trophies presented to the winners at last week's buoyant, buzzing TTJ Awards were sharp and modern. Appropriately so, as they showcased timber at the leading edge. They were made in a combination of ultra-durable modified Accoya and its MDF equivalent, Medite Tricoya. This, as our clearly impressed trophy sculptor Ray Winder pointed out, meant they would keep their futuristic looks even if winners left them outdoors as a garden feature.

Grown in Britain puts down roots
10 August, 2013
The Grown in Britain campaign is putting collective efforts into action, says Sarah Farmer of English Woodlands Timber

Grown in Britain is growing
13 July, 2013
Tony Hackney, chief executive of BSW Timber, salutes the resurgence of pride in British products

Planting the right kind of trees
01 June, 2013
The government's forestry policies need to recognise the importance of commercial conifer crops, says David Sulman, executive director of the UK Forest Products Association.

Constructing a comfort zone
04 May, 2013
Three new industry initiatives will help educate specifiers about timber

Grown in Britain – creating a sustainable future for UK forests
23 February, 2013
Dr Peter Bonfield, chair of Grown in Britain, urges the timber sector to get behind the new industry action plan

Good start in fragile market
07 January, 2012
The BWF is off to a good start for 2012, says chief executive Iain McIlwee