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Time to fall in behind FLEGT
With the first EUTR-exempt FLEGT-licensed timber now set to arrive in the EU this year, European Timber Trade Federation Secretary General André de Boer says the industry should focus on making the most of its potential
With the first EUTR-exempt FLEGT-licensed timber now set to arrive in the EU this year, European Timber Trade Federation Secretary General André de Boer says the industry should focus on making the most of its potential
Let’s kick out unaccredited plywood
The TTF’s Plywood Summit is aiming for third party accreditation for all hardwood plywood. Without it, writes president Keith Fryer, the consequences could be dire
The TTF’s Plywood Summit is aiming for third party accreditation for all hardwood plywood. Without it, writes president Keith Fryer, the consequences could be dire
The training game
A new approach to training is needed to ensure the timber industry gets enough new recruits for its future development, says TRADA marketing and membership services manager Rupert Scott
A new approach to training is needed to ensure the timber industry gets enough new recruits for its future development, says TRADA marketing and membership services manager Rupert Scott
Unchartered political waters
In just a few days we’ll know the result of the UK’s referendum on EU membership.
In just a few days we’ll know the result of the UK’s referendum on EU membership.
Tree of anti-illegal timber knowledge
Enforcement agencies and others engaged with anti-illegal timber regulation worldwide now convene regularly in an exchange workshop to discuss and swap best practice for strengthening implementation. Its acronym is TREE and its roots are spreading. Facilitator Jade Saunders reports.
Enforcement agencies and others engaged with anti-illegal timber regulation worldwide now convene regularly in an exchange workshop to discuss and swap best practice for strengthening implementation. Its acronym is TREE and its roots are spreading. Facilitator Jade Saunders reports.
A pause for thought
As I write this comment at the start of December, Christmas is literally just around the corner.
As I write this comment at the start of December, Christmas is literally just around the corner.
Taking the helm at a time of change
Change is required to the structure of the timber trade’s main representative body the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) in order to reflect what its members need in a changing world, says its new president Keith Fryer.
Change is required to the structure of the timber trade’s main representative body the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) in order to reflect what its members need in a changing world, says its new president Keith Fryer.
Match Funds for Tropical Sustainability
The EU Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition is moving to its next phase – match funding industry sustainable procurement initiatives at companies and trade federations Europe-wide. It’s in association with the European Timber Trade Federation and Secretary General André de Boer sees it as a key development
The EU Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition is moving to its next phase – match funding industry sustainable procurement initiatives at companies and trade federations Europe-wide. It’s in association with the European Timber Trade Federation and Secretary General André de Boer sees it as a key development
Forestry testament of youth
In September the World Forestry Congress in Durban was addressed on environment, forestry and timber issues by three winners of a competition for young speakers from tropical timber supplier countries. One was Charles Batte, 28, a Ugandan medical doctor and founder of Tree Adoption Uganda, a youth-led social enterprise for reforestation, and its TreeCapital Programme. This is based on his presentation.
In September the World Forestry Congress in Durban was addressed on environment, forestry and timber issues by three winners of a competition for young speakers from tropical timber supplier countries. One was Charles Batte, 28, a Ugandan medical doctor and founder of Tree Adoption Uganda, a youth-led social enterprise for reforestation, and its TreeCapital Programme. This is based on his presentation.
A plan comes together
“I love it when a plan comes together”. So goes the often quoted line from a certain 1980s TV show.
“I love it when a plan comes together”. So goes the often quoted line from a certain 1980s TV show.
Timber industry on the acquisition trail
Some of the largest UK timber sector companies have been on the acquisition trail this last month.
Some of the largest UK timber sector companies have been on the acquisition trail this last month.
More Trees, please
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.
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.
Timber now has the training tools
Proskills has been working with UK timber for nearly a decade, the result, a new raft of dedicated industry qualifications and training framework. Here apprenticeship and qualifications development manager Lisa Williamson highlights what’s been achieved, but also urges the sector to make the most of its new training tools.
Proskills has been working with UK timber for nearly a decade, the result, a new raft of dedicated industry qualifications and training framework. Here apprenticeship and qualifications development manager Lisa Williamson highlights what’s been achieved, but also urges the sector to make the most of its new training tools.
CLT aims for Pinnacle of Success
B & K Structures managing director Nick Milestone has been involved in some of the UK’s most ground-breaking cross laminated timber-based construction projects, including the award-winning new BSkyB Believe in Better Building. So why, he asks, is CLT now reaching such new and impressive heights?
B & K Structures managing director Nick Milestone has been involved in some of the UK’s most ground-breaking cross laminated timber-based construction projects, including the award-winning new BSkyB Believe in Better Building. So why, he asks, is CLT now reaching such new and impressive heights?
Catching a Wave
How exactly do you catch a wave? In the body boarding sense I mean.
How exactly do you catch a wave? In the body boarding sense I mean.
Not perfect, but progress
There’s still no date set for the arrival of the first EU FLEGT-licensed timber in Europe, but the EU timber sector should still be proud of its significant advances in legality assurance, says T Brewer & Co director Keith Fryer
There’s still no date set for the arrival of the first EU FLEGT-licensed timber in Europe, but the EU timber sector should still be proud of its significant advances in legality assurance, says T Brewer & Co director Keith Fryer
New Perspectives on Preservatives
The Swedish timber treatment sector is far from behind the technical times, but it has set its sights on pushing back the boundaries, advancing product capabilities and broadening its markets still further, writes Swedish Wood Preserving Association managing director Mikael Westin.
The Swedish timber treatment sector is far from behind the technical times, but it has set its sights on pushing back the boundaries, advancing product capabilities and broadening its markets still further, writes Swedish Wood Preserving Association managing director Mikael Westin.
A new beginning
So, the moment has finally come. The Confederation of Timber Industries is off the ground and what’s more it’s also got its new chief executive.
So, the moment has finally come. The Confederation of Timber Industries is off the ground and what’s more it’s also got its new chief executive.
CTI’s key role
The new Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) can help timber play a central role in a low carbon future, says TTF chief executive David Lennan.
The new Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) can help timber play a central role in a low carbon future, says TTF chief executive David Lennan.
Growing the Global hardwood pie
To maintain momentum in a constantly evolving global market, the US hardwood sector must follow a truly globalized promotional strategy, says American Hardwood Export Council executive director Mike Snow
To maintain momentum in a constantly evolving global market, the US hardwood sector must follow a truly globalized promotional strategy, says American Hardwood Export Council executive director Mike Snow
