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Appliance of wood identity science
Powerful new tools are helping timber traders demonstrate timber legality and sustainability, writes Oliver Cupit of non-profit sustainability organisation NEPCon
Taking care
James Berry, technical manager at the Property Care Association (PCA), looks at the problems which can occur when timber in buildings is exposed to moisture
No Brexit Big Bang
The UK hardwood sector says the EU referendum complicated trade, but had minimal impact on overall sales last year. Mike Jeffree reports
2017 – The year for living positively
In spite of most forecasters expressing degrees of gloominess about the UK economy generally, 2017 could turn out to be a good 12 months for the UK forestry and wood processing sector, writes the chief executive of Confor Stuart Goodall
General Manager – J Scadding & Son Ltd
J Scadding & Son Ltd is a long established family owned timber merchant based in Bristol.
What does it take to be a winner
Engineered timber products are opening new horizons for wood, notably in construction. But, says Peter Wilson, architect, director of Timber Design Initiatives Ltd and TTJ Awards judge, to realize their even greater future potential demands ‘serious investment’ in R&D
Keep calm and carry on
Sterling’s post-referendum fall is currently probably the biggest issue for UK plywood traders. Keren Fallwell reports
Onwards and upwards
The British-grown timber sector is determined to make the best of the decision to leave the EU. Sally Spencer reports
UK mills on investment trail
There have been several different announcements on the UK mill scene these last few weeks.