UK government needs to give clear guidance on EUTR challenges

EU Deforestation Regulation
UK government needs to give clear guidance on EUTR challenges
by Jennie Ward|12 November 24|Supply
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will replace the current EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), is now expected to come into effect on 30 December 2025, following the EU Commission’s recent proposal of a 12-month delay to its implementation. Though it should be noted that this proposed delay has not yet...
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EU Deforestation Regulation
Businesses urged ‘to continue EUDR preparations’ despite delay proposal
by Jennie Ward|08 October 24|Supply
Businesses across the timber sector are being urged to continue their preparations for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), despite the European Commission's recent proposal to postpone implementation of the EUDR until 30 December 2025 for large companies, and 30 June 2026 for micro- and small enterprises. It's important to note...
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net zero
Uncertainty remains over new EU timber regulations
by Jennie Ward|30 August 24|Policy
The EU Timber Regulation will end on 30 December, 2024, being replaced by the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for wood and wood products entering the EU market. This will place additional responsibilities on sawmills within the EU, and on suppliers from outside the EU who wish to sell wood products...
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EU Deforestation Regulation
Industry bodies call on EU Commission President to delay EUDR
by Jennie Ward|03 August 24|Build, Supply
The European Commission should delay the implementation of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to a letter from three major timber industry bodies. The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Timber Trade Federation have called on newly re-elected European...
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Embodied Carbon
Time to promote the benefits of timber to your local MP
by Jennie Ward|12 July 24|Policy, Supply
A record 335 new MPs have been inducted into House of Commons this week following Labour's win at the recent UK General Election. With so many MPs new to being in Government, now is the perfect time for Timber Development UK (TDUK) members to write to their local MP to...
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Leading developers call on next Government to ‘kickstart a timber revolution’
by Bryony Bodimeade|27 June 24|Policy, Sustainability
Leading low-carbon developers called on the next Government to ‘kickstart a timber revolution’ at the UK Timber Design Conference in London yesterday. More than 200 developers, local authorities, insurers, engineers, architects, contractors and manufacturers gathered at Timber Development UK’s (TDUK) inaugural UK Timber Design Conference to hear from industry leaders....
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MP visits Donaldson Offsite factory
by Jack Clappen|14 November 23|Policy
Robert Courts, the Member of Parliament for Witney, visited the Donaldson Timber Systems factory on Friday (10 November) to see first-hand the benefits of offsite timber construction. During the visit, Mr. Courts was given a presentation and tour of the site by CTI Chairman Alex Goodfellow and Donaldson Manufacturing Director...
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Research agenda sets out to define the ambitions of the European forest industry
by Jennie Ward|29 June 23|Supply, Sustainability
Swedish researchers and key players from the forest-based sector have drawn up a joint research agenda that sets out the investments needed to support sustainable societal development, according to Swedish Forest Industries. Two priority areas for this agenda are the need for forestry management practices that protect biodiversity and steps...
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New policy report outlines how the UK Government can decarbonise construction
by Jack Clappen|21 June 23|Policy
The APPG for the Timber Industries launched its latest report – Timber Construction: Barriers and Solutions. The latest report investigates where barriers exist to expanding timber use, and what policy solutions are available to Government to address them. The report is structured around key policy themes identified by the timber...
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Embodied carbon.
TDUK Spring Policy Update
by Jack Clappen|29 March 23|Policy
TDUK Policy Executive Jack Clappen reflects on a busy winter period of political advocacy for the Confederation of Timber Industries. A little more than a year ago, the Environmental Audit Committee recognised timber as essential for decarbonising our built environment in their landmark report ‘Building to net zero: costing carbon...
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