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Famine and feast
15 December, 2007
One supplier has described 2007 as “biblical for the fencing industry”. David Pittman asks the trade how they weathered the storm

A not so bleak mid-winter
15 December, 2007

A not so bleak mid-winter
15 December, 2007

Buyers approach new year market with caution
15 December, 2007
Buyers lack the confidence to make significant forward orders, while some producers may respond by cutting back production

CBI survey shows weakening demand
14 December, 2007

Premier moves to shipping to cut carbon footprint
08 December, 2007

Timber demand will suffer from slower growth
08 December, 2007
Despite anticipated interest rate cuts, economic growth is expected to contract

Upbeat mood gives way to caution and confusion
08 December, 2007
The buoyant market peaked in August and some UK mills reduced production, partly because customers have overstocked to avoid the shortages experienced earlier in the year

Upbeat mood gives way to caution and confusion
08 December, 2007
The buoyant market peaked in August and some UK mills reduced production, partly because customers have overstocked to avoid the shortages experienced earlier in the year

Timber high on political agenda, minister tells Wood Futures conference
12 November, 2007

The dawning of a new age
10 November, 2007
The British-grown timber sector has a new dynamism, but there are challenges ahead. ConFor’s Jane Karthaus explains

A competitive environment
10 November, 2007
The AHEC Convention tackled the triple challenge facing the US hardwood industry: promoting its products, while adapting to the rise of China and tighter environmental regulation

Demand fails to revive following summer break
27 October, 2007
The unease in the global economy has created nervousness during what is usually a busy time

Radio activity
13 October, 2007
Radio frequency identification could help the forest products industry reduce huge amounts of waste – and save money

Housing slows but construction remains busy
29 September, 2007
The housing boom may be over, but construction work is at a nine-and-a-half year high

Summer washout dampens demand
15 September, 2007
After a busy first six months, poor weather led to a downturn in the market during July and August. In a bid to avoid the shortages that plagued the trade last year, importers increased their purchases only to find themselves overstocked as demand failed to keep pace with the level of imports

Producers caution not to 'overcook' price increases
01 September, 2007
MDF prices are likely to rise again, but opinion is divided over when, and there is concern that the price increases could backfire

Same aims, different tactics
18 August, 2007

Higher interest slows spending
04 August, 2007
The higher cost of borrowing has reduced consumer confidence

Supply is the key issue
04 August, 2007
Given tight supply, good forward planning is proving to be crucial for the hardwood sector. Rod Wiles of Broadleaf Consulting reports