Scotland gains from forestry and timber, new report finds

New report highlights how Scotland’s forestry investment drives economic growth, rural jobs, and climate action, while reinforcing the sector’s role…

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…

Scotland calls for “Climate of Confidence” to boost productive forestry

Scotland faces a sharp decline in tree planting, emphasising the need for a "Climate of Confidence" to boost productive forestry…

Confor delegation engages labour on the importance of forestry and wood

Confor and leading forestry businesses engaged with government figures, including Forestry Minister Mary Creagh MP, at the Labour Party conference…

International forestry leaders see full scopes of planting tress in Scotland

International forestry leaders recently visited Scotland to gain insights into the Scottish approach to delivering wide-range benefits through planting trees.

British sawmill industry flourishes like never before

One of the lumber industry leaders, binderholz Group recently completed the acquisition of the largest British sawmill group, making it…

Confor receives £2 million funding pot

Confor has welcomed a new £2 million funding pot from Scottish Forestry to help tree nurseries, small forestry businesses and…

Steven Brockie is the new Area Sales Manager of Weinig

Team Weinig happily welcomes and introduces Steven Brockie as the new Weinig and Holz-Her Area Sales Manager. Brockie is expected…

Confor greets weevil control project

Fergus Ewing, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy, has launched a new project to tackle the most serious problem for…

Confor organizes forestry and timber conference

The opportunity for Scottish forestry to provide more low-carbon housing is the central theme for the latest in Confor’s popular…