20, 22 February and 1 March, via Microsoft Teams
Forestry
EAC urges Government to act with urgency to tackle global deforestation
UK’s deforestation footprint per tonne of product consumed is higher than that of China warns Environmental Audit Committee
UK COP28 commitment and six key goals outlined in England’s National Wood Strategy
7 December: UK Government launch England’s strategy at Confor policy conference in London
Making Wood Work for Wales
Register now for Wales Climate Week zoom session, 11:15-12:15, 6 December
Experts identify actions needed to mitigate potentially catastrophic threats to UK Forests
New paper published: Experts highlight key issues that must be addressed if our woodlands are to continue to deliver the range of benefits on which we depend.
Circular wood use for accelerated global decarbonisation
New research calls for cross-sectoral coordination to maximize net zero benefits of wood recycling
Trees and Timber | WoodBUILD Podcast with Tom Barnes and Andrew Bronwin
In this podcast Tom Barnes and Andrew Bronwin talk about the impact of the pandemic, climate change, productive woodlands, the role of government and policy, pests and disease, tree species and how we can add value to the timber our woodlands produce.
Investing in Afforestation—Economic aspects of woodland creation for timber production | Briefing Papers
The decision to invest in an afforestation project with the primary aim of producing timber may involve many personal and environmental factors alongside financial considerations. Adoption of a forestry enterprise within a farming unit represents a change in land use and a long-term investment of land, labour and resources. Financial evaluation provides a structured and […]
Top five alternative conifer tree species review
Forests and woodlands are as much part of the mix of solutions for the Biodiversity and Climate Emergency as they are themselves under threat from it. The UK Climate Change Committee have set out strong recommendations for 30,000 hectares of new woodland per annum by 2050 (UKCCC, 2020), of which a significant portion will likely […]
The new timber sales and marketing plan: Small processors and access to timber on Welsh Government Woodland Estate
NRW’s Timber Sales & Marketing Plan (2021-2026) can offer opportunities for the small timber processing community in Wales. The purpose of this paper is to interpret the Plan and its implications for small sawmillers. This will create a solid foundation for exploring the means by which small processors may be able access timber grown on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate […]
