europe

New TDUK Trade Note explains changes to UK CITES Annex D Import Requirements
by Jennie Ward|19 July 26|Build, Supply
Following recent changes at CITES COP20, a review was conducted on the UK’s Annex D listings and changes have since been reflected in the UK Statutory Instrument 2026/627. This means that certain timber species typically traded by UK merchants will require a suitable import notification to be completed with each...
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New TDUK Trade Note explains Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation changes
by Jennie Ward|14 July 26|Build, Supply
A new Trade Note from Timber Development UK is setting out what members need to know about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force in February 2025 and will be applied to shipments arriving at the EU border from 12 August 2026. The PPWR regulation requires...
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European Wood Industry calls for a ‘competitive, market-driven circular bioeconomy’
by Jennie Ward|25 February 26|Supply, Sustainability
The European woodworking industry reaffirmed its strong commitment to scaling up sustainable, carbon-neutral products rooted in responsible forest management. The message below was delivered at the COLI high-level international bioeconomy event, which brought together ministers and senior policymakers from across the globe to discuss the future of the forest-based bioeconomy and...
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Member Profile: Why the UK timber supply chain matters to Pfeifer Group
by Jennie Ward|15 January 26|Build, Supply
Phil Marshall, Pfeifer Group’s Area Sales Director – UK & Ireland, tells TDUK how the business has evolved, and why the UK has become such a key focus within Pfeifer’s international strategy. For many years, TDUK member Pfeifer Group has been a familiar name within the European timber sector, recognised for its...
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AHEC Market Report for Europe released
by Jennie Ward|11 October 24|Supply
AHEC has published its latest Market Report for Europe. The latest market report from the American Hardwood Export Council covers a range of topics including: The EC has proposed a one-year delay to the implementation of the EUDR American hardwoods take centre stage at London Design Festival An update on...
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TDUK partners with Carrefour du Bois – Europe’s largest timber trade show
by Jennie Ward|08 April 24|Build, Corporate, Supply
Timber Development UK is partnering with Carrefour International du Bois, the largest timber trade show in Europe, to offer VIP networking opportunities. Under the terms of the partnership TDUK will be offering limited-edition VIP Tickets (free for TDUK members) to the conference, taking place from 28-30 May 2024 in Nantes,...
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Latvia introduces emergency measures to stop spread of bark beetle
by Matt Milton|21 April 23|Supply
Latvia has introduced strict emergency measures across the country to try to restrict the spread of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle. The bark beetle is currently responsible for an infestation affecting Central European coniferous forests. It has now spread into the Baltic States and further afield. A state of emergency was...
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