Key forestry grants re-opened to support tree-planting ambitions 

Key forestry grants re-opened to support tree-planting ambitions 
by Jennie Ward|24 April 25|Supply
Forestry grants are being made available to help foresters, researchers, landowners, nurseries and seed suppliers benefit from up to £4.1 million to enhance domestic tree and tree seed production. The new grants will equip nurseries and help the sector meet the ambitious statutory tree planting targets, while supporting green jobs,...
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Supporting soil health through well-managed pine forests
by Jennie Ward|16 April 25|Supply
Abodo explores how New Zealand’s approach to forestry has changed over the past generation and how well-managed plantation forests can maintain or improve soil health. "I’ve always believed planted forests were going to be important to New Zealand,” says Peter Clinton, Principal Researcher at Scion, the New Zealand Forest Research...
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Where will the UK get its wood from in future?
by Jennie Ward|14 April 25|Build, Supply
Tom Coates Tom Coates, Area Harvesting and Supply Manager for James Jones & Sons, gives his views on the forestry changes needed to make sure England has enough homegrown timber for the future. The supporting document for the current Land Use Framework consultation doesn’t inspire much confidence that the wood...
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UK Timber Procurement Policy open to public consultation
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Policy
The public consultation for the review of the UK Government’s Timber Procurement Policy is open for comments until 30 March, 2025. Efeca has been contracted by Defra to undertake an assessment of three certification schemes - Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and...
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 Defra and ICF launch survey to enhance understanding of supply chain management 
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Supply
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and consultancy firm ICF have launched a survey aimed at understanding current practices in supply chain management and sustainability. The information collected will help identify evidence gaps on market practices and commodity trading, specifically for timber, soy, palm, rubber, leather, beef,...
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Travis Perkins reinforces its commitment to responsible timber sourcing through RPP Audit
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Build, Supply
Travis Perkins has strengthened its longstanding commitment to responsible sourcing by passing Timber Development UK's (TDUK) Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP) Audit. Since joining TDUK in July 2024, Travis Perkins has successfully completed the rigorous due diligence process, ensuring its imported timber complies with the requirements of the UK Timber Regulations...
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How to tell if your roofing battens make the grade
by Jennie Ward|07 March 25|Build, Supply
Roofing battens are a safety critical building material subject to strict grading and quality requirements. Roofing battens (sometimes known as tile battens) are structurally vital to any roof, ensuring the roof is solid, stable and won’t fail once erected. They are also structurally significant during the construction of the building...
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Illegal trade in Russian timber ‘caught on camera’
by Jennie Ward|05 February 25|Supply
More than €1.5 billion of illegal Russian timber has been found entering the EU by investigators from UK-based non-profit, Earthsight, according to its latest report. The investigation ‘Blood-stained birch: exposing the EU trade in Russian conflict ply,’ caught firms on camera, in voice calls and through internal documents arranging a...
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Dunster House Founder receives MBE
by Jennie Ward|27 January 25|Corporate, Supply
Christopher Murphy, founder of TDUK member Dunster House, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2025 New Year Honours List, recognising his significant contributions to business and charity. Christopher Murphy, born in December 1947, founded Dunster House in 1994 alongside his wife, Pamela....
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Government cancels plans for additional Cedar wood import requirements
by Jennie Ward|01 December 24|Corporate, Supply
The UK government has announced it will no longer be imposing additional health requirements on Cedar imports from Canada. In October 2024, the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said new Plant Health Requirements were being planned for imports of Cedar wood (Thuja spp.), which included Western Red Cedar...
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