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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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timber in construction
Government commits to increase the use of timber in construction
by Jennie Ward|28 February 25|Build, Design, Policy, Supply
Ambitious new plans to increase the use of timber in construction were announced by Environment Minister Mary Creagh at the Timber in Construction Summit in London. The new Timber in Construction (TiC) Roadmap is being introduced to help get Britain building using timber – creating economic growth, rural jobs and...
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TDUK Trade Note: New DEFRA requirements on Cedar imports
by Jennie Ward|24 October 24|Supply
New Plant Health Requirements are being planned for imports of Cedar wood (Thuja spp.), which includes Western Red Cedar being imported from Canada. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has is proposing to bring legislation on the requirements before Parliament in early January, with the aim that...
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DEFRA to introduce new requirements on Cedar imports
by Jennie Ward|24 October 24|Build, Supply
New Plant Health Requirements are being planned for imports of Cedar wood (Thuja spp.), which includes Western Red Cedar being imported from Canada. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs  (DEFRA) is proposing to bring legislation on the requirements before Parliament in early January, with the aim that they...
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Does your business operate in Northern Ireland?
by Jennie Ward|23 June 23|Policy, Supply, Sustainability
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is currently undertaking an assessment on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and whether and how this legislation will be adopted in Northern Ireland (NI). The EUDR is scheduled to come into force on 29 June, 2023, with an 18-24 month implementation preparation...
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