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This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Timber Trades Journal (TTJ)!
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View the TTJ Awards 2022 video highlights
The video and photo highlights of this year’s TTJ Awards 2022 are now available online.
The video and photo highlights of this year’s TTJ Awards 2022 are now available online.
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
TTJ would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her remarkable service extending 70 years on the British throne.
TTJ would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her remarkable service extending 70 years on the British throne.
British Columbia’s falling timber availability prompts West Fraser to reduce output at BC facilities
Timber shortages in British Columbia have been partly blamed for West Fraser’s decision to curtail production at two sawmills and a plywood plant in the province.
Timber shortages in British Columbia have been partly blamed for West Fraser’s decision to curtail production at two sawmills and a plywood plant in the province.
SCA tests alternative harvesting method in Sweden
SCA is testing an alternative harvesting method in Sweden which sees forests look like a chess board of forested patches alternated with small harvested areas.
SCA is testing an alternative harvesting method in Sweden which sees forests look like a chess board of forested patches alternated with small harvested areas.
Woodbois boosts turnover and profits in 2021
African forestry and timber trading firm Woodbois Ltd has reported a 14% growth in turnover for 2021 to US$17.5m and a 186% rise in gross profit to US$3.5m.
African forestry and timber trading firm Woodbois Ltd has reported a 14% growth in turnover for 2021 to US$17.5m and a 186% rise in gross profit to US$3.5m.
North Carolina AG sues timber harvesting company for deceptive practices
North Carolina’s attorney general has sued a harvesting and timber services company for deceptive advertisement and consumer practices in the state’s central region.
North Carolina’s attorney general has sued a harvesting and timber services company for deceptive advertisement and consumer practices in the state’s central region.
TTJ Awards 2022 will take place on September 30 at the InterContinental Park Lane
The 2022 TTJ Awards will take place at The InterContinental Park Lane, London on September 30.
The 2022 TTJ Awards will take place at The InterContinental Park Lane, London on September 30.
Finland makes biomaterial investment a core component of economic future
Finland’s Technical Research Centre (VTT) says the country’s cutting edge bioeconomy innovations are proving a central component of the country’s transition to a circular economy.
Finland’s Technical Research Centre (VTT) says the country’s cutting edge bioeconomy innovations are proving a central component of the country’s transition to a circular economy.
Scientists use tree rings to chart historical periods of economic prosperity and downturn
Scientists have been able to reveal patterns of building activity in the late medieval and early modern era by researching tree felling dates, according to the journal Frontiers.
Scientists have been able to reveal patterns of building activity in the late medieval and early modern era by researching tree felling dates, according to the journal Frontiers.
BSW Group launches news branding and vision
BSW has unveiled its new brand following its acquisition by Binderholz.
BSW has unveiled its new brand following its acquisition by Binderholz.
Binderholz completes BSW acquisition
Binderholz Group has announced the completion of its acquisition of BSW Timber Ltd.
Binderholz Group has announced the completion of its acquisition of BSW Timber Ltd.
Forestry Commission act on new tree disease found in Cornwall
Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to remain vigilant after the Forestry Commission (FC) and Forest Research (FR) identified the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in a woodland in Cornwall.
Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to remain vigilant after the Forestry Commission (FC) and Forest Research (FR) identified the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in a woodland in Cornwall.
Ayrshire sawmill creates 25 new jobs thanks to new forestry contract
A timber processor in Troon is creating 25 new jobs thanks to a new contract awarded to them by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS).
A timber processor in Troon is creating 25 new jobs thanks to a new contract awarded to them by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS).
SCA uses new rail terminal to transport more logs by train
Swedish sawmilling and forestry group SCA will be transporting more logs by train instead of truck thanks to a new timber rail terminal at Rundvik.
Swedish sawmilling and forestry group SCA will be transporting more logs by train instead of truck thanks to a new timber rail terminal at Rundvik.
Woodsure takes on management of Biomass Suppliers List
Woodsure, the quality assurance certification scheme for woodfuel, has taken over the running of the government’s Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Woodsure, the quality assurance certification scheme for woodfuel, has taken over the running of the government’s Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Voting in the 25th TTJ Awards launches
Voting is underway for the 25th anniversary TTJ Awards, which this year will be a hybrid event featuring an in-person event in central London and live-streaming to a wider digital audience.
Voting is underway for the 25th anniversary TTJ Awards, which this year will be a hybrid event featuring an in-person event in central London and live-streaming to a wider digital audience.
Forest felling licence problems in Ireland continue to cause problems
Reduced number of forest planting and felling licences are impacting the Irish forestry and sawmilling sector, according to a report in the Irish Examiner.
Reduced number of forest planting and felling licences are impacting the Irish forestry and sawmilling sector, according to a report in the Irish Examiner.
Soil Association welcomes UK proposals on illegal deforestation
Soil Association Certification Forestry has welcomed UK government proposals to ensure supply lines are free from illegal deforestation.
Soil Association Certification Forestry has welcomed UK government proposals to ensure supply lines are free from illegal deforestation.
Coillte delivers strong 2019 results but warns on Covid-19 and timber availability
Irish state forester Coillte has posted strong 2019 financial results but warned that Covid-19, issues with approving felling licences and Brexit are impacting timber availability and economic performance this year.
Irish state forester Coillte has posted strong 2019 financial results but warned that Covid-19, issues with approving felling licences and Brexit are impacting timber availability and economic performance this year.
