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WiMFIF event promotes timber and woodland management
by Jennie Ward|07 April 25|Build, Supply
On 18 March, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) hosted a Timber in Construction project-specific event at its Skylon Campus, with presentations from several TiC innovation fund project leads. The event brought together research covering supply chain integration, novel product innovations and modern methods of outreach and...
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Homegrown seed to kickstart a new generation of British Douglas Fir trees
by Matt Milton|10 January 25|Corporate, Supply
A new generation of Douglas Fir trees suitable for the UK climate could be in sight, thanks to a groundbreaking new project from the Conifer Breeding Cooperative and Forest Research.  Douglas Fir is native to North America but has been used in British forestry for over 100 years. The UK...
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Making A Stand - an artificial forest of timber fins arranged vertically stands tall and proud in Leeds City Centre.
A sustainable timber ‘forest’ springs up in Leeds City Centre
by Matt Milton|11 August 23|Design
Commuters and visitors arriving into Leeds city centre have been greeted by an extraordinary sight. A sculptural 'forest' has taken root in the main public square outside Leeds railway station. Comprising 127 seven-metre-tall timber fins, the installation is entitled 'Making A Stand'. It uses commercially grown timber "borrowed" from the...
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