FSC

Building a range that keeps customers moving
by Jennie Ward|15 June 26|Build, Supply
In a timber market that is constantly changing, Eva Timber is focusing on what matters most to wholesalers, importers and merchants: providing the right products, from the right mills, backed by people who understand the trade. Eva Timber began as a focused importer of Baltic fencing and landscaping products, and...
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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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Certifications
Certifications
by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 23|Build, Sustainability
Certifications like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), and Grown in Britain prioritise small-scale forests, are verified against international benchmarks, and aim to improve livelihoods and conserve ecosystems while mitigating negative environmental impacts.
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Forest Sustainability: Deforestation
Forest Sustainability: Deforestation
by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 23|Supply, Sustainability
Deforestation is the intentional removal of forested areas for purposes including agriculture, industrial development, grazing land, fuel production, and construction materials. As a global issue, deforestation can impact the environment and society negatively through its contribution to climate change, biodiversity loss, soil erosion, effects on the water cycle, increasing air...
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cover of Sourcing Timber Sustainably, a Knowledge Sheet from TDUK
Sourcing Timber Sustainably
by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 23|Supply, Sustainability
Obtaining certification for sustainably sourced timber is vital to reduce the environmental impacts of construction. Certification aids in achieving sustainability certifications for construction projects and requires a robust chain of custody system, which involves proper training and management of procurement, production, and storage of certified materials.
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Forest Sustainability
Forest Sustainability
by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 23|Supply, Sustainability
Forests are essential to support life on Earth and to provide essential resources to both wildlife and humans. Responsible management - balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives - can achieve forest sustainability.
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Forest management certification
Forest management certification in Poland has changed
by Jennie Ward|11 May 23|Statistics, Supply
A recent decision by Polish State Forests will significantly reduce the availability of FSC-certified material from Polish forests, TDUK has warned its members. According to a recent statement issued by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), six Regional Directorates of State Forests (RDSFs) have made the decision to discontinue FSC certification...
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