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Listing of all 222 news releases from Forestry Commission:

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

2010 Commonwealth Forestry Conference

The 18th Commonwealth Forestry Conference will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2010.

News from Forestry Commission ( 3 August 2007)

Minister challenges woodfuel task force

Technical background article Environment Minister Michael Russell has challenged the newly formed woodfuel task force to find ways to boost the biomass sector, which will increase rural employment and help tackle climate change.