Reports forecast timber availability from British forests over next 50 years
Forecasts released predict the availability of softwood and hardwood timber from British forests over the next 50 years These reports, published by the Forestry Commission on 30 April, extend the 25-year forecasts published in 2011, and make specific presumptions about the extent and nature of replanting that will occur if and when existing forests are harvested.The […]
Forestry Commission publishes latest Wood production and trade statistics
Wood production and trade statistics published National Statistics on UK Wood Production and Trade for 2013 (provisional figures) were released on 15 May in accordance with the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. These statistics were produced by the Forestry Commission, and include data on production, imports and exports of roundwood and wood products […]
Latest timber price indices produced
Latest timber price indices produced The latest National Statistics on Timber Price Indices, produced by the Forestry Commission, were released today in accordance with the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. They present data for Great Britain to March 2014 and are based on timber sales by the Forestry Commission and Natural Resources Wales, and […]
Wood Heat Association Launched
Wood Heat Association Launched The Renewable Energy Association (REA) have announced the launch of an affiliate trade association, the Wood Heat Assocation (WHA). The WHA was founded in interim form last year by wood heat companies seeking to establish a single trade body to represent the modern UK wood heating industry, from equipment manufacturers and […]
Trees in Hard Landscapes: A Guide for Delivery
Trees in Hard Landscapes: A Guide for Delivery A consultation draft of Trees in Hard Landscapes: A Guide for Delivery has been published by the Trees and Design Action Group (TDAG).
Definitive Oak Guide Translated
Definitive Oak Guide Translated Future Trees Trust are to publish Oak: Fine timber in 100 years, a guide to growing oak trees for quality timber. The book is an English version Jean Lemaire’s Le Chene Autrement, translated from French by Bede Howell MICFor.
Literary Prize Nomination for ICF President
Literary Prize Nomination for ICF President ICF President Prof Julian Evans FICFor, pictured at the launch of God’s Trees in 2013 ICF President, Prof Julian Evans, has been recognised for his book God’s Trees – Trees, Forests and Wood in the Bible, published by DayOne, Leominster. The book was voted a finalist in this year’s […]
Canada Partnership to Promote Forestry Careers
Canada Partnership to Promote Forestry Careers The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) has announced a new partnership with the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF-IFC) and the Duchy of Cornwall, to deliver an international student exchange programme. Endorsed by HRH The Prince of Wales, The Prince of Wales Forest Leadership Award will recognise outstanding students in […]
Carbon and Biomass Content of Britain’s Woodlands
Carbon and Biomass Content of Britain’s Woodlands The Forestry Commission have released figures from research into the amount of carbon and biomass held by Britain’s woodlands.These estimates have been derived from direct measurements of the current ‘growing stock’ (growing trees) rather than from extrapolations from historical data. Two reports, delivered by the National Forest Inventory […]
RE:LEAF Tree and Woodland Awards 2014
ICF Members Shine at RE:LEAF Tree and Woodland Awards On Wednesday, 28th May, members of the forestry and arboriculture community gathered in London to celebrate the work of individuals, communities and professionals to protect, improve and expand the capital’s tree and woodland cover. The RE:LEAF Tree and Woodland Awards 2014 was attended by ICF Deputy […]