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Green light for boosting forest environment

 Technical background article   Forestry Commission Scotland given green light to raising the bar on environmental work carried on national forest land, following the publication of an independent review.

News from Forestry Commission ( 6 November 2006)

New guidance to help plant native trees

 Technical background article   Scottish Forestry Minister, Rhona Brankin, announced new advice for woodland owners and foresters which will help choose the right species and seed sources for planting.

News from Forestry Commission (27 October 2006)

Website promotes Argyll quality wood products

Argyll's timber and high quality wooden products are being promoted to audiences all over the world through a new website.

News from Forestry Commission (18 October 2006)

Forestry quiet green revolution

 Technical background article   Forestry has "the power to transform our environment," said Scottish Forestry Minister Rhona Brankin as she launched the Scottish Forestry Strategy

News from Forestry Commission (10 October 2006)

Community woodland partnerships working well

 Technical background article   Community woodland partnerships are working well across Scotland, according to a new study.

News from Forestry Commission ( 6 October 2006)

Wood-fuelled future moves a step closer

 Technical background article   Wood's comeback as an environmentally friendly fuel for generating heat and power moved a significant step forward today.

News from Forestry Commission (22 September 2006)

Woodlands make the grade with Forest Schools

During Forest School, pupils earn to use the forest to build shelters, use forest tools to cut and shape wood and participate in a variety of team building activities.

News from Forestry Commission (12 September 2006)

UK timber statistics 2006 published

 Technical background article   The Forestry Commission has published statistics on timber harvested and used by primary wood-processing industries in the United Kingdom.

News from Forestry Commission ( 1 September 2006)

Exciting development in Templeton Woods

The first phase of the woodland makeover includes enouraging greater use of the woods by schools and activity groups

News from Forestry Commission (23 August 2006)

Plans for the Cairngorms go to consultation

 User application article   Views are being sought on the proposed transfer of ownership of the Cairngorm Estate from Highlands and Islands Enterprise to Forestry Commission Scotland.

News from Forestry Commission (22 August 2006)

Positive future for wood fuel

Innovative new website which will act as a one stop shop for practical information on woodfuel has been launched by Scottish Forestry Minister, Rhona Brankin.

News from Forestry Commission (16 August 2006)

BBA launches Fast-Track

BBA has been offering BFRC registration and have now developed our processes to introduce a fast-track BFRC system.  Brochure available  

News from British Board of Agrément (16 August 2006)

Two million pounds for urban woodlands

 Technical background article   Urban forestry projects across Scotland are getting almost 2m pounds to create more access and recreation opportunities for people living near towns and in cities.

News from Forestry Commission (11 August 2006)

New guide to forest fencing

The Forestry Commission publish a new guide that updates its existing advice on forest fencing.

News from Forestry Commission ( 1 August 2006)

Camp investment in Scottish forest sites

Scots are set for a camping boost with £4 million being invested at five Scottish camping and caravan sites on national forest land.

News from Forestry Commission (28 July 2006)

Forest management scheme in partnership

 User application article   A ground-breaking new partnership between Forestry Commission Scotland and Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith, will see the college's woodlands managed.

News from Forestry Commission (25 July 2006)

Controversial HIPs research

New controversy has been introduced into the Home Information Pack debate with research commissioned by GMAC-RFC, the UK's 10th largest lender.

News from Hips Direct (11 July 2006)

How lenders really feel about HIPs

 Technical background article   New research commissioned by the Council of Mortgage Lenders, and reported today at a CML seminar on home information packs, reveals how lenders really feel about HIPs.

News from Hips Direct (11 July 2006)

DCLG response on Home Information Packs

 Technical background article   Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) response to CML research on Home Information Packs.

News from Hips Direct (11 July 2006)

BBA invites comments on web

The BBA invites comments from all sectors of the industry on its web presence.  Brochure available  

News from British Board of Agrément ( 5 July 2006)

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