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GBP24m for urban woodland makeover
Technical background article Woods near to towns and cities are set to get a new lease of life, thanks to a further GBP24m cash injection from the Scottish Government.
News from Forestry Commission (14 May 2008)
Boosting renewable energy forms in Scotland
Technical background article Number of key actions to boost the use of biomass for renewable energy in Scotland have been announced by Environment Minister, Michael Russell.
News from Forestry Commission (12 May 2008)
Forestry Commission 'Guide to Timber Measurement'
Technical background article Forestry Commission has published a revised and updated edition of its popular Field Guide to Timber Measurement.
News from Forestry Commission (28 April 2008)
Centre for forestry and climate change
Forestry Commission to establish a centre for forestry and climate change to co-ordinate research into and action on forest sector's role in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
News from Forestry Commission (25 April 2008)
Forestry Commission at International Conference
Technical background article Scientists from Forestry Commission presented papers at conference in Turkey on 'Forest Ecosystems in a Changing Environment - identifying future monitoring and research needs'.
News from Forestry Commission (14 April 2008)
Agrement Certificates awarded by the BBA
List of Agrement Certificates awarded by the BBA during the past three months. Brochure available
News from British Board of Agrement ( 3 April 2008)
Have your say about Scotland national forests
Forestry sector and members of the public to help finalise the first national blueprint on how best to manage Scotland's national forest estate.
News from Forestry Commission ( 1 April 2008)
BBA offers sliding door PAS 23/4 test
The British Board of Agrement has announced that it can now offer security testing of sliding doors to the requirements of Secured by Design. Brochure available
News from British Board of Agrement (14 March 2008)
BBA testing gains keymark registration
BBA Testing Services has been registered to undertake testing in accordance with the EU-wide Keymark Scheme for thermal insulation products. Brochure available
News from British Board of Agrement (13 March 2008)
European standards for biomass published
Technical background article European technical standards governing the production of solid biomass fuels are now available for download from the UK's Biomass Energy Centre website.
News from Forestry Commission (10 March 2008)
Cost of losing skilled and experienced workers
Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development estimates it costs as much as GBP8,200 to replace each employee who is forced to retire at 65.
News from Age Positive Team (26 February 2008)
European standards for biomass published
European technical standards governing the production of solid biomass fuels are now available for downloading from the UK's Biomass Energy Centre website.
News from Forestry Commission (13 February 2008)
Losing skilled and experienced workers
Technical background article New booklet on how your business can benefit from flexible retirement and become more age positive.
News from Age Positive Team (11 February 2008)
Timber industry on a high
Technical background article Unprecedented levels of new investment and the ability of wood processors to fight off fierce global competition is a "major success story" for the timber industry in Scotland.
News from Forestry Commission ( 8 February 2008)
Bio-energy workshops at the APF
Developments in renewable energy, including woodfuel, will be discussed at this year's APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition.
News from Forestry Commission (28 January 2008)
Guidance on brownfield land regeneration
Technical background article Forestry Commission publish another title in its series of publications of guidance and best practice advice on regenerating 'brownfield' land to provide public greenspace.
News from Forestry Commission (23 January 2008)
New format windows certificates from BBA
BBA has introduced a new format for its Agrement Certificates, recognising that increasingly Certificates are viewed on-screen, with the need for key information early on in the document. Brochure available
News from British Board of Agrément (10 January 2008)
BBA appoints two new Governing Board members
Two new Board appointments have been announced at the British Board of Agrement, with major materials industry figure Digby Harper appointed Chairman and eminent architect Lynne Sullivan a Director. Brochure available
News from British Board of Agrément (10 January 2008)
Comparing RD with BBA
Technical background article Answering the question: do you get as much from a Robust Details (RDL) listing as you do from an Agrement Certificate?. Brochure available
News from British Board of Agrément (21 December 2007)
Double boost for timber transport
Technical background article Scottish timber transport initiatives received a double boost in the form of extra funding and a new study which aims to demonstrate the sustainability and efficiency of hauling timber.
News from Forestry Commission (14 December 2007)
Deal likely on forests and climate change
User application article Forests would form part of a future climate change agreement, says Phil Woolas, Environment Minister.
News from Forestry Commission (22 November 2007)
Public has its say on forests and climate change
Technical background article The Forestry Commission publish the final reports for England, Scotland and Wales from its Surveys of Public Opinion of Forestry 2007.
News from Forestry Commission (20 November 2007)
Trees good for climate change
Technical background article New survey carried out by Forestry Commission Scotland reveals that the majority of Scots believe trees are 'good' as they help in the battle against climate change.
News from Forestry Commission (19 November 2007)
Local timber businesses welcome forestry forum
The Forum advises Forestry Commission Scotland on forestry policy and practice in the Grampian area.
News from Forestry Commission (31 October 2007)
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