Forestry & British Timber articles from January 2007

Forestry & British Timber archives from January 2007

And now the good news?(supplies of forest products industry)
January 16, 2007... There now seems to be a growing understanding of the implications of the end-of-the-century long era of cheap energy. The days when world supplies of oil were manipulated by the Western world, in which we British played an important and...

LOGBOOK: WOOD FORECAST OUTLINES CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
January 16, 2007... An independent study shows that demand for wood is increasing, but that future supplies may fail to keep pace, resulting in a missed opportunity to tackle climate change and secure greater investment and new jobs in Scotland and Northern...

Pruning the Silky way for quality timber.
January 16, 2007... Woodland owners can now identify the 'why, when and how' of pruning, thanks to a new pruning guide produced by the National Forest Company (NFC). Written and produced with sponsorship by Silky Fox Handsaws, the easy-to-read guide is available,...

LOGBOOK: Growers look ahead.(Confederation of Forest Industries study of lumber transportation)
January 16, 2007... 'This study was successful largely due to the collaboration and input of the industry in making information available'. This comment from John Risby, chairman of the Grampian Timber Transport Group* (GTTG) was prompted by news of the outcome of...

LOGBOOK: Boosting Scotland's best broadleaves.(Forestry Commission of Scotland)
January 16, 2007... 'A positive contribution to encourage land managers and foresters to grow quality timber' is how Forestry Commissioner for Scotland Calum MacDonald described a new report published by FCS's Perth and Argyll Conservancy on growing quality...

LOGBOOK: Answering the call of nature - naturally!(students of University of Sheffield design toilets for woodworkers)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... If you go down to Ecclesall Woods, one of the UK's most important ancient woodland sites, and you need to spend a penny, you'll be sure of a big surprise! A radical solution to the call of nature has been created at the South Yorkshire Forest...

LOGBOOK: Four cheers for west coast roads.(Forestry Commission Scotland finances new projects to re route timber transporting)
January 16, 2007... Four localities in Scotland are due to benefit from a reduction in the impact and number of timber lorries travelling on their roads, thanks to a #1m+ cash injection for new projects from the Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS)-managed #13m...

LOGBOOK: Plum job for scientists.(United Kingdom Forestry Commission finances the research for the study and growth of plum trees)
January 16, 2007... British forestry scientists have helped to crack a secret that might help to conserve an important South American tree species that is at risk of extinction in the wild. The Chilean plum yew (Prumnopitys andina) is an attractive conifer tree...

LOGBOOK: Climate change - `as important as it gets'.
January 16, 2007... `Internationally, deforestation is one of the most serious problems we face in fighting climate change, accounting for around 18% of global emissions'. With these words, UK climate change minister Ian Pearson warned 50 leading world-wide...

LOGBOOK: All change at Bangor University.
January 16, 2007... Organisational changes within the University of Wales, Bangor are designed to further build on the proven record excellence in teaching and research in unique and flagship areas, such as forestry and wood science. Last year (2006) the...

LOGBOOK: MODERN SKILLS MAP ANCIENT WOODS.(Forestry Commission Scotland carries out an archeological survey of Scottist forests)
January 16, 2007... 'This is a very exciting project which will provide comprehensive information about our native woodlands'. Scottish forestry minister Rhona Brankin was announcing the launch of a #4.2m survey which, Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) said,...

LOGBOOK: Head for Haldon.
January 16, 2007... For the past 12 years, the South West Woodland Show has proved to be a popular biennial event - alternating with the international APF exhibition - and attracting exhibitors from across the country and visitors mainly from south and west...

LOGBOOK: One in150 million!(United Kingdom. Parliament celebrates christmas with trees from Kielder Forest)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... A single tree - selected from no fewer than the 150 million growing in Kielder Forest - was the centrepiece of festive celebrations at the Westminster Parliament. When the lights were switched on, they revealed the pristine 45-foot Sitka...

LOGBOOK: Medite moves to Coillte.
January 16, 2007... `This acquisition will enable Coillte to further develop as a successful pan-European business operating in forestry, forest products and land-based businesses'. David Gunning, CE of the Irish state-owned company, was expressing his `delight'...

LOGBOOK: Alice Holt gains global status.(government finances Forest Research's station Alice Holt Forest)
January 16, 2007... With its recent official designation as a 'Research Forest', Alice Holt Forest - straddling the Surrey-Hampshire border near Farnham - can now take its place as a respected member of the world-wide network of such facilities. This formal...

LOGBOOK: Forester gains full label use.
January 16, 2007... Launched to control Hylobius abietis (large pine weevil), Fargro Ltd's `Forester' has now been cleared for use in forestry. (The weevil is said to be the most economically damaging pest in UK forestry). `This formulation', the company stated,...

LOGBOOK: Partners in protection.(Forestry Commission UK funds the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty for the preservation of woodlands )(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... `The Forestry Commission grant will assist with continued management efforts by the National Trust (NT) to bring the woodlands into more favourable condition by increasing biodiversity and protecting valuable heritage'. Peter Fox, woodland...

LOGBOOK: BREADALBANE SHINES THE PILOT LIGHT.(Forestry Commission Scotland helps farmers )
January 16, 2007... The Breadalbane area of Perthshire is the pilot area chosen for a #100 000 Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) project to help farmers find new ways of making the most of their woodlands through management and diversification. Three farmers -...

LOGBOOK: Unlocking the hidden secrets of woods.
January 16, 2007... Mysterious humps, bumps and unusual ground features in many woodlands could hold secrets of the past - and be profitable for woodland owners too. The North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is setting up a woodland...

Woodwise: The view from the sharp end.(Column)
January 16, 2007... In which our monthly contracting contributor Nick Hilton of Woodwise Forestry*finds there is more to waste-disposal than meets the eye. Freeze a jolly good fellow...! Perhaps I'm prophetic. I said pro - not path - cheeky. Anyway, you may...

Improving forest habitat networks with new woodland planting schemes.(Forest Habitat Networks develops Biological and Environmental Evaluation Tools for Landscape Ecology)(Report)
January 16, 2007... Biodiversity in Britain's forests declined in the past due to a number of factors, not least the effects of habitat fragmentation and a reduction in habitat quality caused by edge effects associated with intensive land management. Whilst new...

Pride of Scotland.(Heritage Trees of Scotland)
January 16, 2007... In 2003, following a Forestry Commission Scotland-sponsored promotion on the Internet, the first edition of `Heritage Trees of Scotland' appeared. The public response had been so lively that an initial core of remarkable trees recorded by...

2007 - The Year of the Wollemi Pine!(discovery of new pine tree)
January 16, 2007... 'Keep your eyes wide open' and you too could make an astounding discovery like David Noble who, in 1994, discovered a tree thought extinct for more than two million years. The Wollemi Pine has been described as 'the Botanical find of the...

Action plan vows to fight the Grey Invader.(European Squirrel Initiative fights the spread of diseases by the gray squirrels of Scotland)
January 16, 2007... Warfare on many fronts against the relentless incursion of the grey squirrel continues to be waged by the UK-based European Squirrel Initiative* (ESI). Thanks to the efforts of this leading charity concerned solely with the activities of the...

WOODLAND MARKET: MONEY MAKES THIS WORLD GO AROUND.(real estate agencies invest in woodlands)
January 16, 2007... 'Money, money, money', runs one of Abba's greatest hits, 'it's a rich man's world'. Over the past two decades that this review has appeared in FBT, a constant theme has been the crucial influence of money supply in the broader economy on the...

Time for a pick-up.(Mitsubishi L200)(Product/service evaluation)
January 16, 2007... The Mitsubishi L200 has been the most popular pick-up truck in the UK over the past five years. To maintain this momentum Mitsubishi have launched a new L200 and here Eamonn Wall updates us on one he recently sampled. With increasing...

CONFOR: Making its presence felt.(Confederation of Forest Industries (UK) Ltd)(Organization overview)
January 16, 2007... 2006 was a landmark year for the forest industries, writes Jane Karthaus of ConFor. The newly integrated ConFor, incorporating the Forestry & Timber Association, made a forceful presence at the spectacular International Forestry Exhibition...

Keeping it in the family.(Fletchers Trees Ltd.)(Company overview)
January 16, 2007... When he set up his tree work company in 1939, former ringmaster and trapeze artist Donald `Jack' Fletcher could have had little idea of the legacy he would create. Almost seventy years later the company is now under the stewardship of his son,...