Toby Perkins MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister responsible for Forestry, witnessed the extensive scale of the forestry industry during his visit to Egger in Hexham. There, he met with business leaders spanning from nurseries to sawmills and panel board manufacturers. Accompanying …

International forestry leaders recently visited Scotland to gain insights into the Scottish approach to delivering wide-range benefits through planting trees.

Former UK Cabinet Minister Douglas Alexander has seen the economic and employment benefits of forestry and wood processing at close hand after visiting a tree nursery and sawmill. Mr Alexander toured Glennon Brothers’ Windymains sawmill and Alba Trees, both located …

Confor is looking forward to a positive Scottish Forestry Summit which act as a springboard to deliver the clarity, commitment and consistency.

FSC Ukraine continues to stand strong amidst challenges of the war. FSC Ukraine is as resilient as Ukraine’s forests.

“It’s crucial to explain to policy-makers that the UK needs to plant far more productive forests to deliver a very wide range of environmental and economic benefits.”

NUKOR is now the sole WEINIG sales and service partner for South Africa. With decades of experience in the industry, NUKOR has full knowledge of solid wood processing and has achieved a successful market presence.

The UK Forestry Minister recently praised Confor for its role in co-ordinating the sector’s response to the enormous challenges of Covid-19 – and promised support for the industry during the recovery phase. Zac Goldsmith wrote to Chief Executive Stuart Goodall …

The EUDR will come into force at ports and entry points across the EU for commodities derived from wood, palm oil, rubber, soy, cattle, cocoa and coffee on December 30, 2024.

The forestry and wood-using industry has been urged to send a “consistent and concise” response to the England Tree Strategy consultation – stressing why the economics of growing timber add up and highlighting the environmental and social benefits which can …