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Good, but can still do better
28 December, 2013
Our guest column this week from Julia Young of the WWF Global Forest Trade Network reminded me of an old school report, albeit less abrupt and minus the cruel but fair comment that my total lack of ball skills and co-ordination meant I was being dropped from cricket and football to focus on rugby (England cricket selectors perhaps take note).

Research funds needed for timber
14 December, 2013
More timber research is needed to strengthen wood’s position among construction materials, says Richard Harris, professor of timber engineering at the University of Bath

Element of optimism returns to softwood trade
14 December, 2013
There’s been an uplift in softwood markets and some shippers have the added bonus of more favourable exchange rates

Research funds needed for timber
14 December, 2013
More timber research is needed to strengthen wood’s position among construction materials, says Richard Harris, professor of timber engineering at the University of Bath

Forest education gathers pace
03 December, 2013
It’s been a busy first year for the Forest Education Network. Co-ordinator Fiona Groves explains.

Mills reveal full orders and commitment to stock
02 December, 2013
Mills are at capacity in the run-up to Christmas as demand for British-grown timber continues to hold firm. Sally Spencer reports.

Forest education gathers pace
02 December, 2013
It’s been a busy first year for the Forest Education Network. Co-ordinator Fiona Groves explains.

Travis Perkins backs Grown in Britain with boost to home-grown timber stocks
01 December, 2013
Travis Perkins is increasing the profile and volume of UK timber and wood products in its outlets as part of its support for the Grown in Britain campaign.

Grown in Britain Week becomes annual event
01 November, 2013
The success of the inaugural Grown in Britain (GiB) week has prompted organisers to plan a bigger and even better event next year.

Grown in Britain gains momentum
19 October, 2013
Even before Grown in Britain (GiB) Week kicked off with a central London launch at Heal’s department store in Tottenham Court Road on Monday, the event was creating a buzz on social media.

Time to dance to the same tune
19 October, 2013
Using Caffè Nero's latest results alone as an indicator for the UK economy might be dismissed as froth. But the coffee shop's 11% profit hike, and declaration that it sees potential to boost British caffeine levels another notch with a 50% rise in outlets to 750, is just the latest positive piece in a jigsaw creating an increasingly encouraging picture of the country's economic prospects.

Protecting timber’s name
19 October, 2013
How treated timber can enhance timber’s reputation was the focus for this year’s BASF Wolman conference. Keren Fallwell reports

Grown in Britain sows seeds for bigger wood economy
19 October, 2013
The connection the Grown in Britain campaign (GiB) is creating between sustainable forest management and commercial timber production will make the “sound of chainsaws in British woodland a positive thing”, environment secretary Owen Paterson said this week.

Grown in Britain is go!
19 October, 2013
We are now poised to reap the societal benefits of British wood products, says Ed Suttie, director of sustainable materials at the BRE

United we build
19 October, 2013
Leadership, collaboration and skills are key to capitalising on the UK government’s Construction Strategy 2025, the audience at this year’s ProTimber Summit heard. Mike Jeffree reports

Grown in Britain is go!
19 October, 2013
We are now poised to reap the societal benefits of British wood products, says Ed Suttie, director of sustainable materials at the BRE

Contractors get behind GiB
17 October, 2013
Some 18 building contractors representing more than £22bn worth of turnover have so far got behind the Grown in Britain (GiB) campaign.

Widening horizons
05 October, 2013
Lawrence Young, chairman of the Structural Timber Association, explains the rationale behind the rebranding of the predecessor organisation, the UK Timber Frame Association

Timber Expo: Devon company bucks glulam trend
05 October, 2013
Devon company Bucklands Timber, which bills itself as “the only major glulam manufacturer in Britain”, demonstrated how value can be added to UK-grown timber.

Timber Expo: BSW demonstrates timber’s timeless appeal
05 October, 2013
The gazebo that formed BSW Timber’s stand not only showcased British wood, but also the company’s new Timeless Timber range.