Forest Research guide to tree species

New guidance on the main characteristics of more than 60 species of trees in British forests with information on what is the right species for particular sites.

News from Buildingtalk, 6 June 2011

Making green spaces sustainable

More 'joined-up thinking' between policymakers and project managers is required to ensure that green spaces established on brownfield sites are truly sustainable.

News from Buildingtalk, 7 May 2009

Benefits of timber transport fund

Scotland's forestry sector urged to take advantage of GBP1.5 million fund that is still available to help reduce the impact of timber lorries on rural communities and the environment.

News from Buildingtalk, 26 February 2009

National statistics on timber price indices

Latest National Statistics on Timber Price Indices produced by the Forestry Commission were released today.

News from Buildingtalk, 14 November 2008

Woodfuel workshop and conference

Registration details for important international conference and workshop entitled 'The Woodfuel Supply Chain - Sharing Experience', organised by the Biomass Energy Centre and IEA Bioenergy.

News from Buildingtalk, 15 July 2008

Statistics on timbers prices and wood production

Latest national statistics on timber price indices, and the latest national statistics on UK wood production and trade (provisional results), produced by Forestry Commission

News from Buildingtalk, 19 May 2008

Boosting renewable energy forms in Scotland

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 Buildingtalk, 12 May 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 Buildingtalk, 25 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 Buildingtalk, 1 April 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 Buildingtalk, 13 February 2008

• Bio-energy workshops at the APF

• Double boost for timber transport

• Public has its say on forests and climate change

• Local timber businesses welcome forestry forum

• Minister challenges woodfuel task force

• GBP3m for woodland creation scheme

• Commissions war on paperwork takes top honour

• Plan to prevent Thaumetopoea processionea

• Minister announces wood fuel task force

• Scotland hosts European heads of state forestry

• Cash boost for timber transport projects

• Innovative Scottish Landscape Forum

• Survival of British woodland eco-systems

• First woodfuel pellets made in Scotland

• New office is green gem of timber construction

• Forestry Commission measuring timber quality

• New Forestry Commissioners for Wales appointed

• Forestry Commission to reduce red tape

• Green light for timber transport projects

• Tackling forest destruction to beat climate change

• New guidance to help plant native trees

• Forestry quiet green revolution

• Wood-fuelled future moves a step closer

• UK timber statistics 2006 published

• Plans for the Cairngorms go to consultation

• Two million pounds for urban woodlands

• Camp investment in Scottish forest sites

• Scottish Trees and Timber Modern Apprenticeships

• Cash boost for timber transport projects

• UK wood production and trade statistics published

• Forest land for crofting

• Future of Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme

• Climate change - GBP12m support for forestry

• New forestry commissioners appointed

• Developinmg short-rotation forestry for wood fuel

• Promoting best practice for land regeneration

• Major funding boost for Highland woodlands

• Innovation funding for Forest Research

• Green energy at Scottish Renewable Energy Awards

• Forestry Statistics 2005 published

• Timber price indices published

• Boost for Glasgow and Clyde Valley woodlands

• Out of the frying pan and into the fuel tank

• Cash boost for Sunart Oakwoods

• Trees, the real power plants

• Opportunities for Scottish forestry grants scheme

• European forestry chiefs in Scotland

• New direction for science of forestry

• UK Timber Statistics 2004

• Healthier future from public access to forests

• Foresters new building goes green

• Scotland native woodland under microscope

• New team at Commonwealth Forestry Association

• Consultation on Scottish forestry strategy

• Cash boost for woods in Scotland

• Foresters urged to plan ahead for climate change

• New visual grading system for hardwoods

• Joined-up working essential to native woods

• Historic forest management deal

• Minister welcomes new woodland

• Forest Landscape Restoration Workshop in Brazil

• New import requirements for wood packaging

• Views sought on changes to Commissioners powers

• Commission welcomes new industry chief executive

• Woodland boost for Scottish towns

• Timber Price Indices Published

• Help For Community Land Purchase

• New Forestry Vision Puts People First

• Wood Chain Laid Bare

• £13 Million For Scottish Timber Transport

• New Appointment Boosts Forestry Competitiveness

• Forestry Commission Announces First PPP

• Chairman Welcomes Rural Announcement

• Woodland Area, Planting And Restocking

• Multi-Million Boost For Urban Woods In Scotland

• Lochaber Forestry Land To Host Affordable Housing

• From Wasteland To Parkland: Public Space Trust

• Review Of Rural Delivery

• New Members For Forestry Panel

• New Controls On Tree Seeds And Plants

• Forest Art To Boost Tourism

• Affordable Housing Plan For National Forest Land

• Release Dates For Forestry Commission Statistics

• 2003 Regional Forestry Commission Advisers

• Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index

• Forest Research Student Scoops Honours

• New Voices For Scotland's Forests

• Scottish Public Opinion Of Forestry 2003

• English Public Opinion Of Forestry 2003

• Timber Quality - Key Research Unveiled

• Pines Threatened By Needle Blight

• New Group To Advise On Research And Development

• Value Your Woodlands - Bradshaw

• Minister To Address Forest School World Leaders

• Budget Doubled For Special Forestry Grants

• Managing Water And Wetlands

• Spotlight On Scotland's National Forests

• National Inventory Of Britain's Woods Published

• Woods In And Around Towns Conference

• Ayrshire Forestry Strategy Wins Top Planning Award

• Forestry's Billion Pound Boost To Britain

• Pioneering Woodland Initiative

• Britain's Forest Area Grows

• Social Agenda For Forestry In England Emerging

• Talk To The Trees - The Regional Woodland Strategy

• Forestry Commission Statistical Publications

• Minister To Visit Eagle Project On Mull