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Forest education gets a boost in central Scotland
Urban forest education in the central belt of Scotland has been given a boost with the new appointment of a Woods In and Around Towns Education Officer.
News from Forestry Commission (11 April 2006)
New forestry commissioners appointed
The Queen has appointed two new members to the Board of Forestry Commissioners, who oversee the work of the Forestry Commission on behalf of the Government.
News from Forestry Commission ( 3 April 2006)
Birse bids for National Forest land
Comments from the public are welcomed on an application by Birse Community Trust to buy land under Forestry Commission Scotland's National Forest Land Scheme.
News from Forestry Commission (13 March 2006)
Developinmg short-rotation forestry for wood fuel
Short-rotation forestry appears to have potential as a source of renewable fuel for heat and power generation in UK.
News from Forestry Commission ( 8 March 2006)
Second Scottish Forestry public consultation
second public consultation on Scottish Forestry strategy announced.
News from Forestry Commission ( 7 March 2006)
Promoting best practice for land regeneration
Technical background article New website marks an important step forward in efforts to convert the United Kingdom's legacy of derelict, contaminated and brownfield land back to usable woodland and green space.
News from Forestry Commission ( 7 February 2006)
Scotlands forests uproot climate change
Technical background article Scotland's forests and woodlands will play a greater part than ever before in tackling climate change according to Forestry Minister Rhona Brankin.
News from Forestry Commission (27 January 2006)
Major funding boost for Highland woodlands
Rural and crofting communities set to benefit from major funding boost for Highland woodlands
News from Forestry Commission (27 January 2006)
Woodland boost for urban Scotland
Technical background article Woodlands close to towns and cities are set to get makeovers thanks to a £2 million cash boost from the Scottish Executive.
News from Forestry Commission (27 January 2006)
Innovation funding for Forest Research
Forest Research, the Forestry Commission's research and development agency, has won a half-million-pound boost from the Government.
News from Forestry Commission (25 January 2006)
7000 new Home Inspectors required
Hips Direct are providing guidance for potential Home Inspectors on how to get qualified and start an exciting new career
News from Hips Direct (12 January 2006)
Key role seen for forests in reducing poverty
Technical background article Forests and their wise management can play important roles in reducing poverty across the world.
News from Forestry Commission (21 December 2005)
Green energy at Scottish Renewable Energy Awards
Key players in the Scottish renewables industry were honoured for their outstanding contribution to the Scottish renewable energy industry.
News from Forestry Commission (16 December 2005)
BBS can now offer full Building Regulation service
BBS can now offer a full Building Regulation service on all types of house-building, extension or construction work.
News from BBS Building Control Ltd (12 December 2005)
Glasgow first to have new city woodland unit
User application article Glasgow has become the first city in Scotland to have a comprehensive and strategic plan following the launch of Glasgow's Sustainable Woodland Management Unit.
News from Forestry Commission ( 7 December 2005)
Online BBA Certificates reach 1000
The number of BBA Certificates available in full text on the BBA website has passed the 1000 mark. Brochure available
News from British Board of Agrément (30 November 2005)
Forestry Statistics 2005 published
Technical background article The Forestry Commission today published "Forestry Statistics 2005", an annual publication presenting statistics on woodland, forestry and primary wood processing in the United Kingdom.
News from Forestry Commission (25 November 2005)
Brankin heats up biomass conference in Elgin
Technical background article Scottish Forestry Minister, Rhona Brankin, fuelled the debate at a Biomass Production conference where she urged the forestry and agriculture industries to seize opportunities now to work together.
News from Forestry Commission (22 November 2005)
Timber price indices published
Technical background article Forestry Commission have published the latest figures for the Standing Sales Price Index and the Softwood Sawlog Price Index for Great Britain.
News from Forestry Commission (18 November 2005)
Woodland boost for the Borders
Technical background article The Scottish Borders is set to receive a GBP1 million grant to boost its native woodlands and help take forward a new woodland strategy for the area.
News from Forestry Commission (15 November 2005)
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