The opportunity for Scottish forestry to provide more low-carbon housing is the central theme for the latest in Confor’s popular policy conferences in Scotland.   Forestry in Scotland: From Trees to Timber Homes will include a range of businesses, industry …

WONDERFUL woodlands and fabulous forests from all across Scotland have been recognised in an annual awards ceremony. The 2017 Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards, which are supported by Confor, honour the outstanding contributions made by woodland to people, the environment and …

Confor has welcomed Scottish Conservative support for driving up tree planting targets ahead of the party’s annual conference in Glasgow.   The party’s Environment and Climate Change position paper calls for “the creation of 15,000 hectares of new quality woodland …

Robin Walker, Minister for the Department for Exiting the European Union, was given a tour of the BSW mill at Fort William.   Stuart Goodall, Confor’s Chief Executive, welcomed the opportunity to discuss the UK’s EU exit with the minister …

The UK government has announced that an additional £19.2 million will be provided to support the creation of new woodlands over 30 hectares, which will help meet future carbon targets. Confor strongly welcomes this decision to support productive planting.   …

The plan, at Doddington North Moor near Wooler, Northumberland, has a specific focus on extending the habitats favoured by red squirrels and helping to prevent future flood risks. Andy Howard, project manager, said he was delighted with the level of …

Confor’s report on the potential implications of Brexit on the forestry and timber sector has been published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Forestry (APPGF). An extended version of the document, written by Martin Glynn, includes recommendations for the UK …

Confor has welcomed the appointment by Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing of Jim Mackinnon to undertake an analysis of the processes involved in approving new planting as well as restocking.   Mr Mackinnon will draw on his extensive experience and knowledge …

Confor has issued a detailed paper on the implications of Brexit for its members – less than three weeks after the vote to leave the EU was confirmed. The document, written by Martin Glynn FICFor, examines the key issues which …

Confor will build on its pre-referendum discussion paper, released in April, which looked at the key areas where the forestry and timber sector could be affected by a decision to vote Leave. It will engage industry experts to report on …