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Why forest governance matters to the UK timber industry
by Lucy Bedry|05 October 26|Sustainability
Timber Development UK Chief Executive David Hopkins has joined a new Forest Governance, Markets and Climate (FGMC) campaign exploring why strong forest governance matters for forests, communities, trade and investment around the world. Forests are one of our greatest assets in tackling climate change. They sustain livelihoods and national economies,...
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From Legality to Market Recognition: Building Confidence in Tropical Timber Supply Chains
by Lucy Bedry|11 June 26|Sustainability
From legality to market recognition: industry leaders discuss the future of responsible tropical timber at Carrefour International du Bois Representatives from across the tropical timber supply chain came together at Carrefour International du Bois in Nantes last week to discuss a key question facing the sector: how can the significant...
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Tropical Timber: From Legality to Market Recognition
by Lucy Bedry|27 April 26|Policy, Supply
A strategic roundtable at Carrefour International du Bois 2026 - Nantes, France | 2 June 2026 At Carrefour International du Bois 2026, a strategic roundtable will explore how tropical timber can move beyond legal compliance to become a recognised and trusted material in international markets. Organised by Timber Development UK...
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Fieldwork In Cameroon: Building The Foundations for Timber Chemical Origin Testing
by Lucy Bedry|20 March 26|Sustainability
Key takeaways for TDUK members Short on time? Read the key takeaways below, or scroll down for the full explainer on how chemical origin testing becomes reliable and usable in practice, starting with field sampling Why this matters In June 2025, field teams working with the Zoological Society of London...
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ATIBT Visits TDUK in London
by Lucy Bedry|02 March 26|Policy, Sustainability
In mid-February, Timber Development UK welcomed colleagues from ATIBT (Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux) to London for two days of discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between producer and consumer market associations. The visit provided an opportunity to explore how UK and international partners can work more closely to support...
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After Belém: COP30, the future of forests, and why timber matters more than ever
by Guest Author|10 December 25|Design
Following this year's COP in Belém, Brazil, Thorsten Arndt (Head of Advocacy at PEFC) shares his takeaways on timber from the summit. If you work with timber - as a buyer, designer, engineer, builder or specifier - the signals emerging from global climate policy are no longer distant or abstract....
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A feature walkway brings colour to London’s docklands landscape
by Bryony Bodimeade|16 January 25|Build, Design
Traversing a new wetland habitat in the old Surrey Docks, Rafter Walk, the Canada Water boardwalk, is London’s first major pedestrian water-crossing since the Millennium Bridge. All photos © Luke Hayes With deck and balustrade made of durable Cumaru hardwood stained a vibrant red, the 170m-long structure forms the eye-catching...
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sustainable use of timber
Why it’s important to promote ESG and the sustainable use of timber
by Jennie Ward|14 November 24|Supply
The importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, and ensuring sustainable supplies of timber, were the key focus of the Panel Products session at the TDUK Global Market Conference, which was chaired by TDUK CEO Chris Sutton. Andrew Tait, Commercial Director of Egger Group (Western Europe); Chris King, Managing...
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Wood Species
Wood Species PDFs now available for download
by Jonathan Gutierrez|22 April 24|Supply
At TDUK we have made an upgrade to our Wood Species Library. In our ongoing effort to provide valuable resources for members, we have introduced downloadable PDFs for each wood species page, enhancing accessibility and ease of use. The Wood Species Library has so far offered an introduction to 139...
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A beacon of sustainable reuse built using reclaimed timber groynes
by Bryony Bodimeade|27 February 24|Design
The Durley Chine Environmental Hub is a showcase of sustainable design using repurposed timber. Comprising a Passivhaus education building, a café kiosk and public toilets, this visionary building was designed by TDUK members Footprint Architects and WSP for BCP council. On the promenade of one of Bournemouth’s popular Blue Flag...
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