All articles by Prameela vegi
Prameela vegi
The Myth of The Disappearing Forest
AHEC European Director David Venables takes issue with statements in the WWF’s latest forest campaign, and urges NGOs to work constructively with the industry
No Big Bang
Explosion hazards in wood handling facilities are often underestimated, says Dr- Ing Johannes Lottermann of Rembe GmbH Safety + Control
Steady Progress
At the start of 2015, most Irish sawmills have expressed optimism about business prospects for the year. Keren Fallwell reports
Hearts & Minds
The forestry and timber sector provides a unique blend of environmental, economic and social benefits that needs to be highlighted even more strongly as the UK election looms, says David Hopkins at Wood for Good
Hardwood Health
The hardwood business is not without its issues, but continuing demand growth and slowly but steadily improving supply are ingredients for a positive market outlook. Mike Jeffree reports
Investment continues
Travelling around Scotland with colleague Thomas Jay (TTJ group sales manager) recently gave ample evidence of the business confidence being felt by companies in the timber industry.
Diversity Drivers
A range of market factors are coming together to drive choice and variety in the hardwood market. Mike Jeffree reports
The Essentials Of Enaging Education
TRADA’s University liaison manager Elizabeth Turner explains how the University Engagement Programme is going from strength to strength
Eco building Showtime
The construction supplies industry will once again descend on London’s Docklands for the annual Ecobuild show. Stephen Powney previews this year’s event
Trade winds set fair for 2015
Economic prospects for the timber trade look good in 2015, but there is potential for wobbles, says Clive Suckling, an independent forest and timber sector adviser