Timber supply challenges threaten UK housing and economy warns Confor

Confor report highlights UK reliance on imported timber as a national risk, urging domestic forestry growth to strengthen supply chains…

Confor calls for action on Welsh timber to boost economy, jobs, and climate goals

Confor reveals a manifesto for the 2026 Welsh elections, highlighting the role of timber in boosting the economy, addressing housing,…

Confor launches Visionary 2026 Scottish election manifesto

Confor's 2026 Scottish Parliament manifesto calls for a homegrown timber strategy, increased tree planting, and more Scottish wood in construction…

UK tree planting surge to support timber and climate goals

UK forestry industry celebrates rise in tree planting in England, pushing for productive conifer forests to support timber security and…

Confor supports UK’s strengthened focus on timber in construction

Confor welcomes the UK Government’s renewed commitment to the Timber in Construction Roadmap, boosting economic growth, jobs, and sustainability.

Confor Dinner & Awards 2025: Meet the finalists driving forestry innovation

Discover the Confor Awards 2025 finalists! Recognizing excellence in forestry and wood-using industries, winners will be announced on February 19…

Forestry industry faces a “Goldilocks Moment” as sector aligns with UK Government policy goals

The UK forestry and wood industry seizes a "Goldilocks moment," aligning with government policies to boost timber use, create jobs,…

Confor celebrates impressive growth in Scotland’s forestry sector

Scotland's forestry sector shows remarkable growth, with an economic impact of £1.1 billion and over 34,000 jobs supported. Confor's CEO…

Confor and Environmental groups plan to upgrade the tree plantation project

Confor, The Woodland Trust, The Tree Council, and Trees for Cities urge the new UK Government to invest in tree…

Confor considers highest tree planting project in Scotland

Confor looks ahead to the next tree planting statistics which could be the highest for a generation, potentially exceeding the…