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The UK is the world's third-largest net importer of timber, only behind China and the USA

'No longer morally acceptable' for UK to import 81 per cent of its timber

The plantation is due to surround the James Buchan Way near Peebles

The plantation is due to surround the James Buchan Way near Peebles

Forestry work halted at Stobo Hope plantation as 'new evidence' comes to light

Ofgem did not find any evidence that Drax’s biomass was not sustainable

Ofgem did not find any evidence that Drax’s biomass was not sustainable

Drax to pay £25m penalty for data-reporting breach after wood-burning probe

A project that transported a forwarder by barge to a remote woodland is among those to have benefited from the fund in the past

A project that transported a forwarder by barge to a remote woodland is among those to have benefited from the fund in the past

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

Anger grows over decision to redirect nature recovery fund

Drax is Britain’s biggest power station

Drax is Britain’s biggest power station

Drax bosses defend biomass use amid repeated criticism from 'green groups'

Britain pledged to protect and conserve at least 30% of the country’s land and sea by 2030.

Britain pledged to protect and conserve at least 30% of the country’s land and sea by 2030.

UK at risk of missing legally binding target to protect biodiversity – report

The law came into effect earlier this month

The law came into effect earlier this month

FSC hails 'new era' for Europe's forests

Money to support tree planting is being diverted

Money to support tree planting is being diverted

Money to restore nature to be spent settling public sector pay rises

Northern Ireland's conifer planting rate lags behind its broadleaved species

Northern Ireland's conifer planting rate lags behind its broadleaved species

Uncertainty abounds over future of Welsh public forestry

The potential job losses come at a time of uncertainty over how NRW views forestry

The potential job losses come at a time of uncertainty over how NRW views forestry

NRW plans to cut more than 250 jobs

One reader was reluctant to share their identity when addressing a recent issue

One reader was reluctant to share their identity when addressing a recent issue

Letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor

'I feel it necessary to share this letter anonymously for fear of reprisal'

APF is our opportunity to put forestry under the spotlight, writes Tanarus

APF is our opportunity to put forestry under the spotlight, writes Tanarus

Forester's Diary

'We should be getting on with a major PR programme' - Forester's Diary

The EIP was published by the previous government in 2023 t

The EIP was published by the previous government in 2023 t

Rapid review of environmental plans aim to ‘save nature’ – minister

Any beetles blown over the English Channel into south-east England would have originated from a big outbreak occurring in a mountainous area of southern Belgium where there is a lot of Norway spruce

Any beetles blown over the English Channel into south-east England would have originated from a big outbreak occurring in a mountainous area of southern Belgium where there is a lot of Norway spruce

Pests and diseases

Do we finally have a definitive answer as to how Ips arrived in the UK?

Machines of all kinds could be found at KWF Tagung

Machines of all kinds could be found at KWF Tagung

Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

It was heartening to be presented with the results of skill and drive

Mary Creagh takes on the role at an important time for forestry in England and the wider UK

Mary Creagh takes on the role at an important time for forestry in England and the wider UK

Latest from the woods

Latest from the Woods

EXCL: New forestry minister on her ambitions for the industry

Northern Ireland's conifer planting rate lags behind its broadleaved species

Northern Ireland's conifer planting rate lags behind its broadleaved species

NI's forestry bosses move to reassure industry amid 'left in limbo' claims

Concern has been raised about the future of forestry in Wales

Concern has been raised about the future of forestry in Wales

Latest from the woods

Latest from the Woods

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How Wales' 'unique problem' could see concerns over forestry endure

Only 9 per cent of homes in England are timber framed

Only 9 per cent of homes in England are timber framed

Timber sector 'must unite' and 'demand investment in construction industry'

Freshly cut pine logs showing honey coloured sapwood ready to transport

Freshly cut pine logs showing honey coloured sapwood ready to transport

'Don't see forestry as merely a rural concern' RFS urges in open letter to new PM

The UK must 'ramp up' its tree planting rates, climate advisors have said

The UK must 'ramp up' its tree planting rates, climate advisors have said

Tree planting must 'be ramped up' with 'more effective delivery mechanisms' - report

Industry leaders and contractors have told of their concerns

Industry leaders and contractors have told of their concerns

Industry hits out at Wales’ ‘anti-forestry atmosphere’

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced the new strategy during a visit to Knoydart

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced the new strategy during a visit to Knoydart

New strategic approach published for rainforest management

Forestry now supports more than 34,000 jobs in Scotland

Forestry now supports more than 34,000 jobs in Scotland

Forestry contributes £1.1bn annually and supports 34,000 jobs - report

Steve Reed is Labour's first environment secretary since 2010

Steve Reed is Labour's first environment secretary since 2010

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

All change at Defra. What will it mean for forestry?

Despite being such a vital professional, you won't hear any mention of arboriculture during this general election

Despite being such a vital professional, you won't hear any mention of arboriculture during this general election

Won't somebody think of the arborists this election time

The UK reached a modern-day woodland-creation high last year and that should be celebrated, but ...

The UK reached a modern-day woodland-creation high last year and that should be celebrated, but ...

Latest from the woods

Latest from the Woods

Dig a little deeper and one worrying trend emerges in woodland-creation stats

The UK hit a modern-day planting high in 2024; Alexander Eschlböck-Kumschier of Eschlböck, one of the leading exhibitors at 2024's KWF Tagung

The UK hit a modern-day planting high in 2024; Alexander Eschlböck-Kumschier of Eschlböck, one of the leading exhibitors at 2024's KWF Tagung

Forestry briefing

Forestry Briefing

Should we be celebrating UK's woodland-creation results? Forestry Briefing June 2024

Is it a surprise that forestry has fallen down the pecking order?

Is it a surprise that forestry has fallen down the pecking order?

Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

We haven't heard a squeak about forestry. Don't expect that to change.

Sir Ed Davey (left), Sir Keir Starmer (centre), and Rishi Sunak are among those vying for votes

Sir Ed Davey (left), Sir Keir Starmer (centre), and Rishi Sunak are among those vying for votes

General election

Ranking the main parties and their forestry-related pledges

The UK's planting rates unexpectedly reached a modern-day high

The UK's planting rates unexpectedly reached a modern-day high

UK planting rates reach modern-day high as they defy industry predictions

The UK's political parties are all vying for votes

The UK's political parties are all vying for votes

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

Will any of the parties make realistic pledges towards forestry?

Labour leader Keir Starmer, widely tipped to become the next prime minister, must prioritise trees and woodland establishment, industry leaders say

Labour leader Keir Starmer, widely tipped to become the next prime minister, must prioritise trees and woodland establishment, industry leaders say

Confor and Woodland Trust demand parties get planting 'back on track'

Labour has said it will create three new national forests in England

Labour has said it will create three new national forests in England

Labour pledges to create three new national forests

NI planted just 41 ha of coniferous species (like Sitka spruce) last year

NI planted just 41 ha of coniferous species (like Sitka spruce) last year

Concern over Northern Ireland's lack of conifer planting amid fresh annual fall

What promises will the party leaders - like Rishi Sunak - make to forestry?

What promises will the party leaders - like Rishi Sunak - make to forestry?

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

Why tree planting shouldn't be a priority on July 4 (sort of)

Ips poses a particular threat to spruce trees

Ips poses a particular threat to spruce trees

Concern grows as Ips demarcated area extended 100 miles north

Will Rishi Sunak keep the keys to Number 10?

Will Rishi Sunak keep the keys to Number 10?

Don’t forget forestry in race for Number 10, parties told

The original law change left many foresters furious

The original law change left many foresters furious

Ban on wood-burning stoves in new-build homes 'to be reviewed'

The Woodland Trust report shows A9 reservation is at the heart of rewilding in Scotland.

The Woodland Trust report shows A9 reservation is at the heart of rewilding in Scotland.

How the central reservation of the A9 became an unlikely beacon for rewilding

Left to right: Lord Colgrain: Trudy Harrison MP; Stuart Goodall, Confor: the Earl of Caithness; Lord Clark of Windermere.

Left to right: Lord Colgrain: Trudy Harrison MP; Stuart Goodall, Confor: the Earl of Caithness; Lord Clark of Windermere.

'Our biggest issue is Ips in Norway spruce': APPGF discusses latest concerns

Toby Perkins (centre left in orange vest) met with a wide range of forestry professionals during his visit

Toby Perkins (centre left in orange vest) met with a wide range of forestry professionals during his visit

Shadow forestry minister told of sector's importance to rural England

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

General Election 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election

Jamie McIntyre has had his say on the wood-burning stove ban in Scottish new-builds

Jamie McIntyre has had his say on the wood-burning stove ban in Scottish new-builds

Voices of Forestry

Voices of Forestry

Why were calls for a rural exemption on wood-burning stove ban ignored?

John Swinney is Scotland's new first minister - but will anything change for forestry?

John Swinney is Scotland's new first minister - but will anything change for forestry?

Latest from the woods

Latest from the Woods

Another new political leader in the UK. Will they support forestry?

Swinney urged to overturn 'deeply damaging' ban on wood burning stoves

Swinney urged to overturn 'deeply damaging' ban on wood burning stoves

Swinney urged to overturn 'deeply damaging' new-build ban on wood burning stoves

Species like Sitka spruce are key to Scotland's timber industry, but plantations often face fierce opposition

Species like Sitka spruce are key to Scotland's timber industry, but plantations often face fierce opposition

Scotland 'must substantially increase productive timber plantings', says MSP

The war of words over the report shows no signs of abating

The war of words over the report shows no signs of abating

Academics round on report’s ‘shallow understanding’ of forestry

While some farmers have focused on the tree-planting issue, others say it is a lot more complicated than that.

While some farmers have focused on the tree-planting issue, others say it is a lot more complicated than that.

How significant are trees to protesting Welsh farmers?

The pledge has been welcomed by the CLA

The pledge has been welcomed by the CLA

Labour vows to tackle rural crime surge, up 32 per cent since 2011

Measures have already been taken in England to eradicate Ips typographus

Measures have already been taken in England to eradicate Ips typographus

Are forestry officials right to feel confident of eradicating Ips from the UK?

The TreeStory team provided an overview of the FSC’s Ecosystem Services Procedure.

The TreeStory team provided an overview of the FSC’s Ecosystem Services Procedure.

Better forestry for a better future? The FPG Conference in full

The decision comes amid ongoing concern over cuts to the woodland-creation budget in Scotland

The decision comes amid ongoing concern over cuts to the woodland-creation budget in Scotland

Forestry figures 'deeply concerned' as government drops key climate change pledge

Minister apologises as Scottish Government abandons key climate pledge

Minister apologises as Scottish Government abandons key climate pledge

Scottish Government abandons key climate pledge

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