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Confor welcomes today's announcement of a recommitment to the Timber in Construction Roadmap from Environment Minister Mary Creagh CBE MP. Speaking at the TiC Summit in London, she said: “This Government is getting Britain building." gov.uk/government/new… #TimberInConstruction

Confor welcomes today's announcement of a recommitment to the Timber in Construction Roadmap from Environment Minister <a href="/MaryCreagh_/">Mary Creagh CBE MP</a>.

Speaking at the TiC Summit in London, she said: “This Government is getting Britain building."

gov.uk/government/new… #TimberInConstruction
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There are limited attendee spaces available at the upcoming meeting of the APPG on Forestry and Timber Security. Join Confor and event sponsors Euroforest & Scottish Woodlands to hear from Forestry Minister Mary Creagh CBE MP about using more homegrown timber. confor.org.uk/resources/even…

There are limited attendee spaces available at the upcoming meeting of the APPG on Forestry and Timber Security.

Join Confor and event sponsors Euroforest &amp; <a href="/scotwoodlands/">Scottish Woodlands</a> to hear from Forestry Minister  <a href="/MaryCreagh_/">Mary Creagh CBE MP</a> about using more homegrown timber.

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Confor joined The Herald's Vicky Allan on a tour of the James Jones and Sons sawmill at Lockerbie to showcase the many uses of homegrown wood. Our thanks also to Tilhill Forestry for demonstrating the biodiversity of a well-managed conifer woodland. heraldscotland.com/news/25024847.…

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"If the funding is reduced and capped like it has been this year, then collectively the demand from the sector will reduce to avoid a situation where someone has a final planting project, but there is no funding available." Read the full story and more on forestry in The Herald.

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A need for better relationships between farming and forestry was the key message at yesterday's APPG on Forestry and Timber Security meeting. David Edwards, Food & Farming Commission, agreed forestry should have a louder voice in UK land use discussions. confor.org.uk/news/latest-ne…

A need for better relationships between farming and forestry was the key message at yesterday's APPG on Forestry and Timber Security meeting.

David Edwards, Food &amp; Farming Commission, agreed forestry should have a louder voice in UK land use discussions.

confor.org.uk/news/latest-ne…
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Our next Stakeholder Engagement Training (Scotland) course gets underway in Lockerbie next month! Sign up today to guarantee a spot on this training programme designed by the industry, for the industry. 🖱️ confor.org.uk/resources/even…

Our next Stakeholder Engagement Training (Scotland) course gets underway in Lockerbie next month! Sign up today to guarantee a spot on this training programme designed by the industry, for the industry.

🖱️ confor.org.uk/resources/even…
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Are you a Welsh forestry or land-based business looking to upskill your workers? The Welsh Government may cover up to 50% of your green skills training costs through the new Flexible Skills Programme. Learn more: businesswales.gov.wales/topics-and-gui…

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A great turnout at today's CTP Employment Fair in Edinburgh. Confor was there to promote the opportunities offered by the forestry and timber industry. The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is the official provider of resettlement support for those leaving the Armed Forces.

A great turnout at today's CTP Employment Fair in Edinburgh. Confor was there to promote the opportunities offered by the forestry and timber industry.

The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is the official provider of resettlement support for those leaving the Armed Forces.
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Wonderful to be cohosting an event at Dynamic Earth this evening to mark the opening of the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition’s (ISFC) global office in Edinburgh. Thanks to Olly Hughes, Gresham House, for welcoming our guests.

Wonderful to be cohosting an event at Dynamic Earth this evening to mark the opening of the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition’s (ISFC) global office in Edinburgh.

Thanks to Olly Hughes, Gresham House, for welcoming our guests.
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“I think there’s a recognition these days that across climate, nature and desertification, forestry is the thing that cuts along those goals,” says David Brand, ISFC Chair, talking about forestry’s role in global sustainability.

“I think there’s a recognition these days that across climate, nature and desertification, forestry is the thing that cuts along those goals,” says David Brand, ISFC Chair, talking about forestry’s role in global sustainability.
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“We need to ensure that the benefits of forestry and woodland creation are shared between public, private and community interests.” Our thanks to Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon for speaking at the ISFC reception this evening.

“We need to ensure that the benefits of forestry and woodland creation are shared between public, private and community interests.”

Our thanks to Cabinet Secretary <a href="/MairiGougeon/">Mairi Gougeon</a> for speaking at the ISFC reception this evening.
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McNabb Laurie, D&G Woodlands, is sharing the community engagement initiatives taking place at the Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland thanks to a 20-year lease from Foresight Group.

McNabb Laurie, <a href="/DGWoodlands/">D&G Woodlands</a>, is sharing the community engagement initiatives taking place at the Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland thanks to a 20-year lease from <a href="/ForesightGroup/">Foresight Group</a>.
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Tom Croy, Par Equity, introduced a short film documenting the organisation’s programme supporting sustainable forestry management education in partnership with Aviva Investors and UHI Inverness Scottish School of Forestry.

Tom Croy, <a href="/ParEquity/">Par Equity</a>, introduced a short film documenting the organisation’s programme supporting sustainable forestry management education in partnership with <a href="/avivainvestors/">Aviva Investors</a> and <a href="/UHI_Inverness/">UHI Inverness</a> Scottish School of Forestry.
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Recently the Forestry Commission asked me to write a blog as part of their Trees for Timber campaign. I was happy to do so and it has now been posted and can be read here: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/20/to-… Mary Creagh CBE MP Defra UK Forestry Commission Timber Development UK Structural Timber Confor

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We are pleased to share a unique opportunity to shape the new Forestry Training Service UK from the ground up. The Operations Director of FTS UK will lead and develop the business as a hub and facilitator of training for the forestry industry. Apply now: confor.org.uk/resources/jobs…

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Welcome to #RWS2025! Find us at Stand 805A FOR to chat all things forestry and membership. Both FISA and Forest Research will be in the tent this afternoon. See you soon! #RWSConfor

Welcome to #RWS2025! Find us at Stand 805A FOR to chat all things forestry and membership. Both FISA and Forest Research will be in the tent this afternoon. See you soon! #RWSConfor
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It's Forestry Day at #RWS2025! We have a packed schedule at Stand 805A FOR. First up is the Contactors' Breakfast so be sure to stop by to grab a roll and cuppa. #RWSConfor

It's Forestry Day at #RWS2025! We have a packed schedule at Stand 805A FOR. First up is the Contactors' Breakfast so be sure to stop by to grab a roll and cuppa. #RWSConfor
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The Confor Team is still going strong at Stand 805A FOR #RWS2025. A buffet lunch, sponsored by Bronwin & Abbey Ltd, is about to get underway and we're looking forward to finding out this year's forestry award winners! Join us this afternoon #RWSConfor

The Confor Team is still going strong at Stand 805A FOR #RWS2025. A buffet lunch, sponsored by <a href="/Bronwinandabbey/">Bronwin & Abbey Ltd</a>, is about to get underway and we're looking forward to finding  out this year's forestry award winners! Join us this afternoon #RWSConfor
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We're starting off today at #RWS2025 with breakfast and chat in the Country Land & Business Assn Tent. If you miss us there, be sure to drop by Stand 805A FOR later to hear career success stories from the industry. #RWSConfor

We're starting off today at #RWS2025 with breakfast and chat in the <a href="/CLAtweets/">Country Land & Business Assn</a> Tent. If you miss us there, be sure to drop by Stand 805A FOR later to hear career success stories from the industry. #RWSConfor