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Confor Chair pays tribute to Her late Majesty
Consultation on proposals for deer management
Policy Conference 2022 announced
EWCO to transition under new scheme from 2025
New inquiry into timber industry and global forests
Extension to area affected by Ips typographus
Emergency approval granted for bracken control
FCCP publishes the Forestry and Climate Change Adaptation Accord
Scotland leads way on UK tree planting - but misses target
Confor accuses UK Government of "total policy failure" on tree planting
Confor welcomes EAC report
BBC interviews Confor CEO
Confor joins signatories to Plant Health Accord
New tree production grant for England
Consultation on the Nature Recovery Green Paper
New GB Registration Requirement for all Pesticide Users
Consultation on Environmental Targets
Emergency regulation introduced to protect treescapes from Pine Processionary Moth
UK must do better on timber supply, says Minister
Manifesto calls for radical action on planting in Northern Ireland
New pilot requirement for tree suppliers announced to strengthen UK biosecurity
Nature Recovery Green Paper
Environment Act 2021: Environmental targets
Tree planting report highlights lack of confidence in UK Government
Defra officials urged to approve quality planting schemes
Confor awards dinner 2022: the winners
Northern Ireland Minister supports global manifesto on wood use
Deadline looming for 2022 ‘Tree Oscars’
Confor warns of future crisis in wood supply
Minister sees multiple benefits of modern forestry
Minister praises industry for Storm Arwen response
UK must increase productive forest area, APPG told
Confor awards 2022 shortlist announced
Confor welcomes latest ELMS support schemes
Confor pledges to support "greener and fairer Wales"
Partnership work and satellite data key to Storm Arwen recovery
Positive news on forestry funding in Scotland
Storm Arwen aftermath
Confor praises woodland winner in nature awards
UKWAS 5 - second consultation response
MSP discusses growing demand for timber on visit to Glennons
Minister joins Confor at COP26 timber home
MP says more focus needed on productive planting
Welcome news on global forests - but leadership needed at home
Global wood manifesto set for launch
Members urged to be vigilant as Forestry Commission act on new tree disease found in Cornwall
Timber Haulage Academy
Ips typographus (the larger eight-toothed European spruce beetle)
New FC chief stresses need for more home-grown wood
A fresh start for Government
APPG discusses role of timber in restoration of Westminster
Defra officials get insight into multiple benefits of modern forestry
Pupils urged to look at Forestry and Wood careers as Confor links up with Schools Project
It's renewals time!
Shortlist for Forest and Woodland Award revealed
Confor supports new law to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping
Confor features heavily in Farming Today's forestry focus week
Maria Bellisimo joins Confor as Policy Officer
New survey shows public understanding of forestry benefits rising rapidly
Taskforce maps out new era for forestry and wood in Wales
Forestry Plastic Group
Government publishes update to Agricultural Transition Plan
Bracken Control in Forestry with Asulox 2021
UK must produce more wood as timber demand soars
Productive forestry deserves 'prominent role in climate policy' - new report
Confor gives evidence to Westminster committee
New planting in UK flat - with a mountain to climb to hit target
Great chance for forestry to be at heart of Welsh focus on climate change
England Woodland Creation Offer
Timber supply and squirrel control key to action plan's success
Confor praise for Fergus Ewing's 'powerful legacy'
Tree Action Plan must set milestones to increase planting and wood supply
England Tree Action Plan: Confor members' meeting
Ben Lake re-elected as Chair of APPG on Forestry and Tree Planting
SNP backing for Confor's Forestry and Wood Manifesto
APPG: find common ground on commercial and conservation planting
Scottish Elections 2021: What the parties say about forestry and wood
Cross-party support for Confor's 2021 Scottish Parliament elections manifesto
Confor renews call to enshrine tree planting targets in legislation
Farmers invited to take part in first step towards a greener future
APF postponed again
Wood use on agenda for APPG meeting
Confor welcomes Scotland's continued forestry commitment
DfE consultation on level 2 and 3 qualifications
Technical publications user survey
UK Parliament POSTnote on Woodland Creation
2021 Tree Oscars to reward Climate Change Champion
Covid-19 industry update
Farewell to Roland Stiven
Confor webinar on tree breeding for improved timber quality and yields
Confor briefing on UK's 6th Carbon Budget
Parliamentary group shines light on Government planting targets one year on from general election
Tree Oscars return in 2021
Productive planting 'critical' to meet targets, says UK minister
PM's green revolution must deliver tree planting pledge
Action Needed Now to Increase Tree Planting in England
Letters of comfort for forestry and wood industry in Wales
Tree planting and wood use 'vital to Scotland's climate change ambitions'
Minister praises Confor report as hugely welcome
Confor AGM
UK Government urged to put tree planting targets into legislation
Confor draws Government attention to dependence on EU and foreign labour in vital forestry jobs
Citizens Assembly supports forestry in fight against climate change
Further £10m boost for forestry in Wales
Lord Duncan named as new Chair of Confor
Industry welcomes Scottish Government commitment to greater tree planting and wood use
Webinar call for consistent response on Tree Strategy
New figures show enormous demand to plant in Wales
New woodland creation funding scheme in Wales
20 Year Review of the South West Forest
Modern forests can work for carbon - and nature
Biodiversity Forestry and Wood
Wood Co2ts Less: new campaign to reduce CO2 in construction
Confor welcomes innovative new £2 million funding pot
Lord Goldsmith calls for colossal endeavour to hit planting target
Government advisers lay down challenge on tree planting
Confor webinar for members on England Tree Strategy
Quarantine exemptions for specialist technical staff
UK Government must raise game on conifer planting record
Planting figures in Scotland are 'very good result', says Confor
Confor tribute after death of Sandy Brownlie
APPG encourages Government to plant more trees and use more wood
Confor 'disappointed' by cursory BBC reply to formal complaint
APF exhibition postponed to 2021
Forestry and wood can lead a green recovery: webinar
Latest FISA updates
#ConforWebinar for contractors
Increased tree planting must be at the heart of the green recovery
Confor calls for UK Timber Procurement Policy to be updated
Confor runs first Covid-19 live Q&A
Strict new controls to protect the UK’s trees and plants against damaging threats
Confor welcomes opening of job retention scheme
Forestry Minister praises Confor crisis response
£10m to boost tree planting in second auction of Woodland Carbon Guarantee
Confor complains to BBC about online story
Winning essays from #TheFutureIsForestry prize are published
Update on new biosecurity measures
New arrivals strengthen Confor team
Round two of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund opens today
Essay and video prize winners are announced
Forestry Commission - Healthy Trees Campaign
Coronavirus: Confor update - 17 March 2020
New funding for tree planting is “Game-changer for Wales”
Confor responds to RSPB report
Confor reaction to Budget funding
Confor e-newsletter is out!
Northern Ireland pledges to plant 18 million trees in a decade
Confor sponsors new Nature of Scotland Award
Coronavirus : Confor update
Have your say on the funding framework for forestry in England
Young forester sparks success at Confor awards
Buy local, burn local, buy Ready to Burn
A new Golden Era for Forestry in Scotland
Shortlists for new Awards are revealed
New Chair of All-Party Group on Forestry
Scottish budget includes funding rise for forestry
MPs invited to join 'crucial' discussion on tree planting
Sir William Worsley is new FC Chair
Confor briefing on the Committee on Climate Change Land Use Report
Forestry and wood at heart of climate change solutions
A 2020 Vision: To find Scotland's finest forests and woodlands
Confor starts 2020 with a bang
SNP: We'll plant 36 million trees a year in Scotland by 2030
#GE2019 tree planting pledges analysed
Confor launches forestry manifesto
Confor announces new forestry awards for 2020
Confor welcomes 'plant trees now' statement from Defra
Political parties pledge to push up tree planting
New plant passporting arrangement
#TheFutureIsForestry awards ceremony postponed
Biodiversity in working forests: a call for case studies
Confor urges Welsh Government to plant millions more trees
Forest for Cornwall
Defra Update: Oak processionary moth and oak tree imports from Italy
New Directors at Scottish Woodlands Ltd
Confor 'excited' by first phase forest in Northumberland
Confor welcomes Scottish whole-farm carbon accounting
Labour backs enhanced commercial tree planting
EGGER Forestry sells Forest Management arm to RTS Ltd
Trees "must play key role" in tackling climate change
Scottish Government confirms lead role in tackling climate change through trees
Will Labour plant trees to tackle #climateemergency?
Confor presses forestry case with new ministerial team
Confor pressure secures doubled funds for forestry in Wales
Forestry vital for sustainable rural future in Wales
BSW provides logs for Greenpeace Glastonbury project
Valuation of Shooting Rights and Deer Forests in Scotland
Borderlands is BIG Deal for forestry
Horticulture industry urged to check for Oak Processionary Moth
First Minister highlights value of trees to saving the planet
Planting target ‘smashed’ in Scotland
Young foresters urged to shape the future
Northern Forest Partnership Innovation Fund
Confor takes timber supply issue to Welsh Government
Confor promises to keep tree planting at heart of climate debate
FC tree health survey
‘Think Global, Plant Local’ to tackle climate change
Positive progress in plan to create North-East FIZ
Last chance to enter Finest Woods Awards
Long-serving staff and retiring CEO honoured by Glennon Brothers
Tree Health News
Forestry Commission England - eAlert
Confor steps up focus on climate change
Guy Watt wins annual Confor award
Minister sees wide benefits of modern forestry
Broad coalition calls for North-East FIZ
Forestry Skills Plan for England and Wales
Scotland's Forestry Strategy launched
Confor welcomes 'hard targets' for tree planting
Lord Deben: forestry industry must seize climate change opportunity
Update on spruce bark beetle
FC England - Grants & Regulations update
35,000 hectares in Scotland and still counting ….
Future of Forestry writing prize is back
Confor welcomes Christmas-time tree planting commitment
Forestry and wood 'can make North East greenest region'
Support growing for Forestry Investment Zones in Northern England
World’s tallest wooden building ‘built in 9 weeks'
Stars aligned for forestry and wood
Biggest-ever celebration of Scotland's Finest Woods
Confor warning after spruce bark beetle found in Kent
New map browser and Land Information Search
Plan to create £2 billion forestry and wood sector in Scotland
Confor urges greater climate ambition from Michael Gove
Young forestry ambassadors receive writing prizes at Westminster
'Commit to plant' to tackle climate change
Confor appoints new Wales Manager
Forestry in England’s National Parks – have your say!
Hodgson to lead new Scottish forestry agency
Skills shortage ‘big threat’ to dynamic sector
Budget 'doesn't take tree planting seriously'
Superwood: Forestry, timber, and a low-carbon economy
Felling Licence Online going live
Confor launches 'future of forestry' writing prize
The best time to plant a tree
Billions of trees needed 'to save planet'
Join debate on Scottish Forestry Strategy
New guidance on managing ash in woodland in light of ash dieback
Forestry ‘integral’ to future Labour policy
Fair Play for Forestry – or Blatant Bias?
Confor members back UKFPA merger
Confor reaction to Agriculture Bill
Confor welcomes news on year-round applications
Have your say on hot topics at APF seminars!
Confor welcomes positive approach to forestry in Scotland
Forestry summit told: plant more trees to deliver jobs and investment in Borderlands
Key figure in history of BSW dies
Super-sitka growing super-fast
New legislation: Oak processionary moth (OPM)
Ash dieback found on three new host species of tree in the UK
Confor welcomes weevil control project
Confor’s Royal Welsh Show Resources
High timber prices are 'big opportunity'
MP visits James Jones sawmill
Proposed merger between Confor and UKFPA
Be vigilant for signs of tree pests and diseases
Forestry at the Royal Welsh Show
Plant trees – or face higher energy bills
Confor welcomes reappointment of Fergus Ewing
Fine forests and wonderful woods honoured
Forestry tent returns to Royal Highland Show
Eskdalemuir Carbon Report
Tree Champion appointed following Confor suggestion
Confor's National manager for Wales dies in accident
Forestry and wood processing in the Borderlands
National Assembly for Wales Climate Change Report supports planting trees
Confor welcomes Tree Health Strategy
Forestry Cross Party Group in Welsh Assembly
Surge in timber prices sparks call for more planting
Let’s talk about land use, not just farming
Forestry and timber is 'bedrock of local economy', says MSP
Forestry "provides post-Brexit answers"
Forestry and Timber: Productivity and Public Good in a post Brexit World
Confor sets out how Forestry Investment Zones could drive forward new planting in England
Forestry Commission e-alert
Confor's future structure and direction
Change to Sweet Chestnut Movement Restrictions
Planting starts at largest forest in England for a generation
Confor plant health statement
Search on for Scotland's finest farm woodlands
Stalwart McRobbie wins Confor award
Confor calls for tree harmony
Building communities in the south of Scotland
Sporting Rates
Confor takes positive messages to Scottish media
Confor backs plans for forestry in Scotland
Planning (Scotland) Bill
Bioenergy Review (2018) - Call for Evidence
Michael Gove visits the UK's largest new forest
Plant Health Centre launched
Wales needs trees – so why aren’t we planting any?
Welsh environment minister visits Teifi Timber
BSW honoured for skills development
Plant Health and Brexit
Colin Mann wins dedicated service award
Night of the three Doctors
Len Yull receives award as forest industry reflects on another good year
John Kissock OBE receives award for services to forestry
Tony Willis receives inaugural award for services to forestry
Forestry Innovation Fund
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier is open for applications
HS2 Woodland Fund open
Woodland Creation via Countryside Stewardship (CS)
Confor reaction to 25-year Environment Plan
Westminster forestry debate
Confor welcomes Gove's fresh approach
Planting more trees is essential to meeting carbon reduction targets, Welsh Government told
A Christmas tree from the Highlands
Scotland's Finest Woods Awards 2018
Woodland Creation
MSPs praised for positive approach to Scottish Forestry Bill
Forestry in Wales a top priority
Scottish Forestry Bill debated in Committee
Tree Health News - June 2018
Towards a positive rural future
Huge planting scheme at Doddington approved
Major productive planting scheme approved in England
Confor shortlisted for prestigious award
Launch of the HS2 Woodland Fund
Tree charter launched on 800th anniversary
Woodland Creation Grants
Branching Out - update
Forestry at heart of Westminster agenda
Towards a common countryside policy
Green trees for green growth
New Forestry Bill "Must do more to protect 25,000 jobs"
'Emerging consensus' on rural future
More trees, please: Rural groups call for uplift in woodland cover
The CAP doesn't fit: We need a Common Countryside Policy after Brexit
Forestry at heart of big policy discussions
Woodland Creation Grant 2018 documents available now
British Woodlands Survey 2017
Forestry central to a nation with ambition
Timber Security: It's Your Business
Confor at Timber Expo
Taking forward Wales’ sustainable management of natural resources
Welsh Government responds positively to forestry report
Grants and Regulations News
Confor fights for 'missing' 5 million trees
Commit to woodland expansion in the Forestry bill
A Common Countryside Policy
Stakeholder update - P ramorum in Yorkshire
Reduction in application Threshold for Woodland Carbon Fund and Woodland Creation Planning Grant
Woodland report "a shot in the arm" for forestry in Wales
Tree Health News - July 2017
Forestry Commission England - Grants and Regulations News
Confor hosts forestry and timber conference
First Minister's praise for forestry
Wonderful woodland winners honoured
Global challenges: from Ghana to Galloway
Westminster celebrates New Generation of forests
An ambitious Bill for Scottish Forestry
Farm Forestry at the Royal Highland Show
Rural Freight Transport Survey
Biosecurity Update
Confor invites minister to engage in depth with forestry
Manifestos show forestry 'must keep pushing its message'
Costing The Earth delivers positive forestry message
Conservatives manifesto pledges to hit 11 million trees target
Confor publishes election manifesto
Sweet Chestnut Blight update 11 May 2017
New Forestry Bill must build on 1 billion success story
Forestry Commission Annual Claims
Confor takes forestry message to Farming Today
Very High fire danger 2nd - 9th May 2017
Confor welcomes new forestry working group on Brexit
New campaign to stimulate tree planting
Tree planting rates plumb new depths
Confor policy conference postponed
Countryside Stewardship online claims
Confor responds to Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry into forestry and woodland policy in Wales.
Changes to NRW Timber Long Term Contracts
Countryfile turns spotlight on forests
Forestry Commission must "go back to roots" to tackle English planting crisis
SNP support for forestry at spring conference
Countryside Stewardship opens for 2017
Forestry must capitalise on high profile
Confor welcomes Scottish Conservative tree planting commitments
Soil Association sole auditor for TTF scheme
FCE Grants and regulations news
England Plant Health Update
Tom A Bruce-Jones wins Confor award
Scottish Finest Woods Awards
Growth continues as Scottish Woodlands turns 50
New online management tool includes productive broadleaves
National Natural Resources Policy (NNRP)
Multi-million pound boost for timber transport
Brexit minister visits sawmill
Confor CEO on planting delivery group
FC England tree health news February
Welcome for RSPB comments on tree planting
Forestry 'can make broad contribution to tackling climate change'
Environmental Impact Assessment consultation - Confor response
Ambitious plan for tree planting in Scotland puts pressure on rest of UK to raise its game
'All components in place' for forestry success in Scotland
Pests and diseases now 'business as usual'
Confor welcomes 'huge ambition' for forestry in Scotland
Scottish Parliament to debate forestry
Members urged to attend APPGF on plant health
Minister 'confident' 2015-2020 planting target will be hit
Revisions of FSC Chain of Custody standard finally complete
Confor welcomes forestry Honours
Extra funding for tree planting in Scotland welcomed
Forestry sector welcomes final piece in planting jigsaw
Hunt on for Scotlands Finest Woods
Westminster debate puts forestry at the heart of political agenda
Planting targets achievable - but grant system not fit for purpose
Forestry sector gets The Guardian on board
Westminster Hall debate
Tree planting failure is subject of Westminster debate
First Minister's festive praise for forestry
Pledge to resolve impasse on forest standards
Committee head pledges to fund planting targets
Forestry 'high priority' in Scottish politics
Government seven years behind tree planting targets
Introduction of fees for suppliers
Confor demands reversal of FSC rejection of UKWAS
Confor welcomes English Carbon Fund
Confor submits evidence to major consultations
FC p ramorum update nov 2016
Seminar discusses full devolution of forestry to Scotland
Think of customer first to make woods pay
UK flood report calls for more tree planting
Positive TV feature on forestry
Confor steps up MSP engagement
New carbon fund for productive forestry
APPGF discusses new opportunities for sector
APPG office-bearers re-elected
Crucial role of forestry highlighted at Holyrood
Tree health initiative launches exciting online game
Plan for biggest new forest in England in 20 years launched
Tree planting rates must increase
Confor welcomes floods report - but highlights need for detail on tree planting
Forestry must grasp diversity agenda
The balance of GB wood supply and demand is changing
New consultation is major opportunity for Scottish forestry
Glastir Woodland Update - Aug 2016
Successful Forestry Innovation Fund to re-open
UK Forestry success story jeopardised by loss of tree cover
Appointment of Jim MacKinnon
Confor welcomes new UK forestry minister
Welcome for new phase of NI planting scheme
Confor efforts secure Westminster forestry inquiry
Tree planting and reducing flood risks: Confor calls for greater ambition
FACE up to the future
Confor EU poll result revealed
Scottish members: post-election briefing
New member of Confor team
Farming & Forestry Connect launch new Management Exchange programme
Million pound Forestry Development Fund is confirmed by Chancellor
England on the crest of a new wave of tree planting
Scottish Parliament highlights importance of forestry
National Resources Wales: Timber Sale
Tree Health News Update- May 2016
Forestry Sector criticises 'woeful' tree planting figures
Confor welcomes Fergus Ewing's rural economy brief
Making Woodlands Pay - Major Autumn Conference
Confor Launches New Website
How Scotland can tackle the energy and housing crisis
Confor engages with Minister and key MPs at fringe event
A new breakthrough on Ash dieback
All-party Forestry Group debates EU referendum
Confor welcomes SNP manifesto pledges
Wood for Good appoint new campaign director
Confor publishes EU discussion paper
Tree planting 'reduced peak river flows by 20 percent'
Forestry ideas for election candidates in Wales
Confor seeks members' views on EU poll
Scottish Conference Supplement
Political support for Confor Manifesto
New animated forestry film
Scotland needs more trees: Confor launches Manifesto for Holyrood election
Growing a resilient Scotland: SNP Fringe event
"Fantastic News" on Timber Transport funding
Woodland Creation 2016 - Open for applications
Gender and diversity in forestry
Members' update on Countryside Stewardship
Confor welcomes flood petition response
Update of public support schemes in Wales for forestry and timber
Confor presses minister on planting targets
Timber Business Investment Scheme - Wales
Forestry and Flooding - Member update
RDP support for the land based sector from Welsh Government
Confor takes flooding and forestry message to Westminster
Welcome for huge Norbord investment
Confor releases new film on forestry (1)
MPs to discuss forestry and flood prevention
48 cross-sector organisations unite to call for a UK Charter for Trees, Woods and People
Confor's response to recent flooding
Major Forestry Conference in Scotland
Confor and Woodland Trust call for meeting on floods
Confor welcomes new flood group
MP calls for 200 million new trees by 2020 to stop floods
Million pound forestry fund opens for business
Mass media coverage for jobs report
Scottish forestry jobs boom through downturn
First Minister renews commitment to planting targets at major global event (1)
Donations sought to help towards the control of Dendroctonus micans (the Great Spruce Bark Beetle)
Pilot woodland social enterprise projects sought for Making Local Woods Work
More Trees Please: Government urged to show greater planting ambition
Reaction to illegal logging
APPG Forestry launch event
Webinar: Insights of the 2022 Softwood Production Forecast
Review of UK Forest Standard launched
Anglesey MP sees growth potential of Welsh timber
Timber gap is huge 'conundrum' for UK
Scottish Labour politicians see green jobs and growth on forest and wood visits
Scottish parliament commits to delivering forestry strategy
Proposed content of the National Wood Strategy for England for comment
Strong support for industry from Forestry Minister at policy conference
'Remarkable future for forestry and wood' - Lord Deben
Taking the forestry message into schools
Home-grown Christmas tree brightens up Scottish Government’s festive season
Data and science vital to promote modern forestry
Thoughts on trees and timber
Shortlist announced for Confor Awards 2023
Future of Gazelle for Hylobius control in doubt
Winners of Confor Awards 2023 announced
Minister backs Timber Sector Deal
Forestry back at the Cabinet table in Scotland
Forestry apprenticeship celebrated in honour of the Coronation
Consultation on Scotland's Forestry Grant Scheme
New UK forests could create up to 40000 jobs
MPs and peers call for funding to help veterans find a career in forestry
Woodland Statistics: UK tree planting still 'way off target'
Woodland Statistics: Tree planting in Scotland must get ‘back on track’
Woodland Statistics: Welsh Government praised for doubling tree planting
Asulox denied emergency approval in Scotland & Wales
Confor supports CCC call for urgent action on tree planting
Westminster report sets out case for timber production in England’s forests
Confor calls on Welsh Government and NFU Cymru to work together on tree planting
Forestry priorities in First Minister Programme for Government
Confor considers the political landscape
Confor welcomes positive changes to forestry schemes in England
Wood Strategy can shape productive timber future
Local business highlights huge potential of forestry
Confor in The Herald Forestry Special
Confor welcomes COP28 announcements on using more wood in construction
Timber industry critically important says Forestry Minister
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