Certification, sustainable forest management and the forthcoming new timber procurement guidelines were discussed when forestry minister Ben Bradshaw met the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) last week.
TTF head of public affairs Mark O’Brien said the meeting was constructive with “positive discussion on a range of subjects including the immense environmental value of timber across its life cycle”.
He added: “This was the third ministerial meeting this year and consolidated the trade’s already good relations with the government.”
The TTF has also welcomed the formation of the Central Point of Expertise which will assist government departments in determining whether certification schemes meet government requirements for sourcing legal and sustainable timber and timber products.
