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Healthier future from public access to forests
The Forestry Commission has celebrated the dedication of its estate for permanent public open access allowing future generations to enjoy the healthy environment of its woodlands and forests.
News from Forestry Commission (18 August 2005)
Spare some time to talk about forests
Technical background article Scotland's foresters are going on the road to take the pulse of the nation's feelings about its woods and forests.
News from Forestry Commission (12 August 2005)
Foresters new building goes green
Some of the power at foresters new building will come from photo-voltaic (PV) panels on the roof.
News from Forestry Commission (27 July 2005)
Rhona Brankin new Scotland Forestry Minister
Rhona Brankin MSP has returned as Forestry Minister for Scotland following First Minister Jack McConnell's recent Cabinet reshuffle.
News from Forestry Commission (25 July 2005)
Scotland native woodland under microscope
Technical background article The first phase of the most comprehensive survey ever undertaken of Scotland's native woods and forests is under way.
News from Forestry Commission (25 July 2005)
Changes to Forestry Commission powers proposed
Proposals to change the Forestry Commission's statutory powers were laid before Parliament t.
News from Forestry Commission (21 July 2005)
New team at Commonwealth Forestry Association
New team appointed to lead the Commonwealth Forestry Association
News from Forestry Commission (18 July 2005)
A climate for developers
New publication from CIRIA called 'Implications of climate change for the construction industry' Brochure available
News from CIRIA (14 July 2005)
British Board of Agrement Certificates
Technical background article The British Board of Agrement announced the award of a BBA Certificate to a number of companies. Brochure available
News from British Board of Agrément (11 July 2005)
Consultation on Scottish forestry strategy
Technical background article Launch of public consultation about plans to set the direction for Scotland's woods and forests over the next five years and beyond.
News from Forestry Commission (28 June 2005)
Consultation on Scottish forestry strategy
Technical background article 12-week public consultation about plans to set the direction for Scotland's woods and forests over the next five years and beyond was launched by Scottish Environment and Rural Development Minister.
News from Forestry Commission (27 June 2005)
Communities right to buy national forest land
Technical background article A scheme that enables communities around Scotland to buy publicly owned forests managed by Forestry Commission Scotland, without waiting for the Commission to put them up for sale first.
News from Forestry Commission (22 June 2005)
Cash boost for woods in Scotland
Technical background article Woods and forests in and close to towns and cities across Scotland are set to get makeovers thanks to new funding announced by Scottish Forestry Minister Lewis Macdonald.
News from Forestry Commission (20 June 2005)
Woodland area, planting and restocking
Technical background article The Forestry Commission publishes provisional statistics on woodland area, new woodland creation and replanting of woodlands that have been felled in Great Britain.
News from Forestry Commission (20 June 2005)
Foresters urged to plan ahead for climate change
New guidance 'Climate Change and British Woodland' published by the Forestry Commission urges forest and woodland managers to take heed now of climate change predictions and plan accordingly.
News from Forestry Commission (15 June 2005)
BBA leads field in MMC Approval
Technical background article BBA speaks on MMC and sustainability. Brochure available
News from British Board of Agrément ( 1 June 2005)
Backing for home-grown timber
Highland forestry forum pledges backing for home-grown timber, especially in the house-building industry.
News from Forestry Commission (26 May 2005)
New visual grading system for hardwoods
A new system of grading the appearance of hardwood timber grown in the United Kingdom has been unveiled.
News from Forestry Commission (19 May 2005)
E-business and the wood supply chain
Forestry and woodland businesses in south west England are invited to gather in Taunton on the 1st July to explore conduct of business on the Internet.
News from Forestry Commission (16 May 2005)
Joined-up working essential to native woods
Technical background article Joined-up working by government agencies and neighbouring land owners and managers is key to the future management and protection of Scotland's most-valuable native woodland areas.
News from Forestry Commission (13 May 2005)
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