timber News

A billionaire investor has this week opted to put much of his cash in forestry investments, in a move that has been welcomed by alternative and ethical investment advocates, AAA.

In a move that further underlines the attractiveness of forestry investments, according to AAA, the Pension Protection Fund is establishing a dedicated panel for forestry and agricultural investments.

An article in Money Morning, which talks about the benefits of investing in timber during economic downturns, has been welcomed by AAA.

FRA said that now is a great time to have investments in forestry as the construction industry in the US begins to recover from its long slump.

The demand for the use of wood in interiors has seen a massive revival in recent years as home buyers’ preferences have moved away from metal and glass in the home.

A new scheme to encourage construction with timber in Canada has been welcomed by AAA, which claims the scheme could boost returns for forestry investors.

FRA has signalled its support for a Seeking Alpha claiming that now is a great time to invest in timber.

UK broadcasts of new films taking viewers undercover with campaign group

Nat Geo Wild announces dates and times for UK premieres of new documentaries going undercover with environmental group

A recent column in IFAonline has been identified by AAA as a piece that will help to bring forestry investment, and alternative investment in general, further into the mainstream.

IQPC’s 10th Timberland Investment World Summit explores timberland investment opportunities in emerging markets, current market supply and demand, and lumber/timber price correlation

HUET, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of high-performance acoustic- and fire-rated timber doorsets, will be exhibiting on Stand G46 at The Sleep Event.

Welsh Oak Framed Construction Company Establishes Apprenticeship Schemes To Plug The Skills Gap

Internet marketing agency ClickThrough Marketing has been selected by builders’ merchant Selco to implement a search engine optimisation strategy to improve the company’s online visibility.

After a Quarter Century In The Timber Business David Scholes Joins Oak Framed Buildings Specialists

The news that China’s forestry resources are being managed and used effectively to generate larger output values has been welcomed by Forestry Research Associates.

TimberClick, one of the leading UK suppliers of new and used railway sleepers to the landscaping industry, has revealed new data which suggests that trade inquiries for railway sleepers has increased in 2011.

Viewers can get on the front line with the Environmental Investigation Agency

Woodsourcing.com : a new network dedicated to the timber industry professionals. Woodsourcing.com is a new business network created by professionals of the wood industry. The website provides powerful and convenient features to its community.

A new Brazilian timber investment fund has attracted support from Forestry Research Associates (FRA), the research and analysis consultancy that concentrates on the forestry industry.

James Jones & Sons Ltd. has taken delivery of new Irion sideloaders to complement its fleet of materials handling equipment supplied by Barloworld Handling Ltd, used to transport and store various timber products at its timber operations in Scotland.

Bharatbook.com has this special report, which sources information of through a comparative analysis on the development of sawn timber mfg. industry in 31 provincial regions and 20 major cities in visualized form of data map.

According to Forestry Research Associates, China has taken over from the US as the largest consumer of wood from British Columbia in Canada.

A couple of photos from one of the Timberwise Manchester surveyors taken on a recent survey of a former hospital in Bowden, Cheshire.

Forestry Research Associated has welcomed an announcement that personal hygiene products giant Kimberly-Clarke has expanded its membership of the World Wildlife Fund’s Global Forest & Trade Network.

When a farmhouse in Salisbury, Wiltshire discovered damage to beam ends the Timberwise Sherborne team were called upon to devise and implement a sympathetic repair to the historic farmhouse.

America’s fastest growing website for self storage auction hunters, has announced that it is adding thousands of auctions to its website on a weekly basis.

Norway stands to profit from investments in moratorium-breakers

Alternative investment advocacy organization, AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis), has welcomed news that timber exports out of Canada’s New Brunswick region are set to climb this year.

Engineered timber has seen significant growth within the commercial market, but use within the residential sector is still relatively small.

The Church Commissioners are to make a major investment in US timber as part of a comprehensive restructuring of its investment strategy, in a move that has been applauded by alternative investment advocates.

Tsunami aid plea an opportunity to use Indonesia’s new regulations

Alternative investment advocacy organization, AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis) has welcomed news of a new campaign to encourage wood fuel use in Scotland, but it says more needs to be done.

Forest Economic Advisors (FEA) has just released a comprehensive assessment of the impact of the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation on the North American wood products and timber sectors.

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has called for a well-designed forestry carbon investment market to ensure large-scale private investment is secured.

Typically Wet Rot is is not as difficult to eradicate as Dry Rot it can cause major damage within a property if it is allowed to go unchecked – this then can result in structural defects.

Halting corruption is crucial to the success of historic agreement between Indonesia and the European Union

Isover, leading developer of sustainable insulation solutions for both the natural and built environment, has introduced a new 140mm thickness version to its Timber Frame Batt 32 range enhancing the performance of timber frame external wall systems.

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), an alternative investment advocacy organization, reports that global demand for timber has increased, resulting in higher prices across Europe, Japan, China and the United States.

Indonesia and European Union to sign landmark accord to combat timber barons

Lantra has been approved as an Investors in People Accredited Centre so they can help forestry and arboriculture businesses in England achieve Investors in People status.

Lumberjack Feud hits the road with their mobile marketing unit.

Timberwise are used to dealing with all property types – from small domestic properties to large commercial premises. It isn’t every day though that you get asked to carry out a timber decay and woodworm survey on a grade 2 listed mill building.

Timber Expo is a dynamic new event designed to bring the timber industry together for the first time under one roof. Progressive Solutions will be showing bisTrack and talking to customers old and new about business benefits.

The launch of the new internet bulletin platform Investing Alternatively allows to quickly and efficiently post teak and tropical tree plantations, properties, lands or planted trees up for sale

In a move to expand its services, TradePlacer.com is pleased to announce the launch of CapitalSlice.com, a platform that matches investors seeking alternative investment vehicles with projects.

Garner Elementary Schools Receive Visit From Turkey Producer and Mascot

China has become one of the world’s largest players in forest products putting a great strain on their forestry infrastructure. Strategic Analysts’ latest white paper provides an in-depth analysis on the history and outlook for Chinese forestry.

Good informative advice on the different types of timber available when planning your next fencing project.

Forest Economic Advisors LLC has announced the hiring of prominent wood products analyst Henry Spelter. Spelter will assume the role of lead analyst for FEAs Wood Biomass Forecast Service publications.