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Sustainable Forestry Initiative announces opening of annual request for proposals seeking new partners for conservation and community projects in the US and Canada
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has announced the opening of its annual request for proposals (RFP) for the SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program.
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Republic of Congo has become the latest member of the PEFC alliance
Republic of Congo has become the latest member of the PEFC alliance, joining recent recruits the Council for Sustainable Forest Management and Certification in Bulgaria and the South African Forestry Assurance Scheme.
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Fire Door Safety Week
Fire Door Safety Week aims to raise awareness of the critical role of fire doors, highlighting issues such as poor installation and maintenance; encourage people to check the operation and condition of fire doors and to educate people about the…
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Howarth Timber’s Trade Day Bonanza returns with £15,000 giveaway as well as trademark deals and competitions
Howarth Timber’s award-winning Trade Day Bonanza is back for its third year, complete with its trademark host of deals and competitions.
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Wood Awards 2017 – Shortlist for furniture and product projects: Production made
A shelving unit and chair are among the record number of 14 furniture and product projects, which have been shortlisted for the Wood Awards 2017.
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Free expert advice on offer at Covers Timber and Builders Merchant
Covers Timber and Builders Merchant in Gosport will be hosting a free Trade Day on Monday 7 August.
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Wood Awards 2017 – Shortlist for furniture and product projects: Bespoke
A communion table is among the record number of 14 furniture and product projects, which have been shortlisted for the Wood Awards 2017.
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Kier Living commits to planting 45,000 trees by 2020 to offset its carbon usage
Kier Living, part of the Kier Group, has committed to planting 45,000 trees by 2020 to offset its carbon usage.
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Wood Awards 2017 – Shortlist for furniture and product projects: Student designer
A drinks cabinet and an interactive seat that encourages children and adults to read together are among the record number of 14 furniture and product projects, which have been shortlisted for the Wood Awards 2017.
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Timber tops the list as research reveals soaring material prices are squeezing margins for SME builders
A third of small building firms say that soaring material prices are squeezing their margins, with timber topping the list, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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