Confor has appointed Anthony Geddes, formerly a forestry surveyor for John Clegg and Co, as its new National Manager for Wales.   Mr Geddes, who lives in Monmouthshire, is an experienced industry professional who is well-known in Wales.   Andrew …

Confor has pledged to “re-double its efforts” to ensure forestry has a strong voice in the design and delivery of rural policy and funding after Brexit. Stuart Goodall, Confor’s Chief Executive, was speaking after the publication of the Agriculture Bill …

Following discussions between the two leading trade associations in the UK forestry and forest products sectors, the Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor) and the UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA), proposals for a merger of the two organisations have been announced. …

Confor has welcomed the appointment of Sir William Worsley as the UK Government’s first Tree Champion to expand forest and woodland cover. Michael Gove, the Environment Secretary, made the announcement following Confor’s suggestion that a new figurehead was needed to …

Confor’s latest publication, Forestry and local economy, explores the impact of two large new woodland creation projects in the south of Scotland, concluding that the number of people living on the land has increased after trees were planted.   The …

The contest has begun to find and celebrate Scotland’s finest and most inspiring woodlands. Applications have opened for Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2018, an annual opportunity to reward and showcase the contribution of their woods and forests to the health …