Newsletter July 2018 • Issue 49
Annual Stakeholder Day COMPANIES in the global forest industry are continually investing in
contribution to maintaining
new technology to further improve the way they operate and to provide
and increasing the global
products that are high-quality and sustainably sourced. A growing
forest area. Creating market
recognition of the circular economy and its drive to reduce, reuse and
value for forests is a key
recycle has seen companies begin to develop innovative solutions to
incentive to preserve them.
Peter Latham, Chairman of PEFC International will chair this year’s annual stakeholder meeting
transform old waste into new products. Our stakeholder event this year will therefore showcase some of Advanced uses for wood-based fibres are being developed with the
the innovative and technological developments that are impacting
manufacture of textiles that were previously made from synthetic fibres
on demand for forest products. The theme will be Innovation and
derived from fossil fuels. These are now being used in the wider drive
Technology in the Forest Products Sector. In addition to looking
towards ethical fashion for producers and the retailers they supply.
at new uses for wood fibre, the event will also explore the future role
Engineered wood products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam
that developing digital technologies such as Blockchain might play in
are now at the forefront of contemporary architecture and building design
the certification sector – especially in chain of custody management.
and the leading alternative to concrete and steel. Timber is transforming
The event will be held in London on Tuesday 16th October. For further
the face of our cities and this increased use of timber makes a positive
details and to register visit: https://bit.ly/2N7Egjy
PEFC Partners with Solid Wood Solutions PEFC UK will be a partner at one of the most high-profile timber
Blackdale Campus,
events of the summer – Solid Wood Solutions. This one-day
the new Abbey Wood
conference and exhibition will showcase pioneering projects through
Crossrail station and
informative case studies, presented by those who have conceived
the award-winning
and developed buildings that are gaining global recognition. Solid
Dalston Lane project located in the London Borough of Hackney –
Wood Solutions will also provide a great opportunity to gain insight
which at nearly 34m tall is one the world’s largest load bearing cross
and network with those who are shaping the future of the engineered
laminated timber (CLT) structures.
timber industry - especially Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) – the majority of the CLT used in the UK is PEFC-certified – and Glulam.
Participation at this event is part of PEFC’s ongoing. ‘Designing the Future with Sustainable Timber’ global campaign that aims to raise
Many landmark schemes in the UK have used PEFC-certified solid
awareness of and demand for PEFC-certified timber within the global
wood including the developments at the University of East Anglia’s
construction sector. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/2pOaVQn
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Certified Forests and Sustainable Construction THE Crown Estate forest in Windsor Great Park was the
legal and sustainable timber enters the supply chain.
main location for PEFC UK’s inaugural field trip for the
Presentations were also given by the Soil Association’s
construction sector. Held on a gloriously sunny day in
Andy Grundy on forest management auditing and
May, the visit was designed to demonstrate the link
the UK Woodland Assurance Standard. Steve Cook,
between certified forests and sustainable construction.
Willmott Dixon’s Sustainable Development Manager,
Delegates also visited the Crown Estate biomass
Director of PEFC UK and Co-chair of Grown in Britain,
operation and local, PEFC-certified timber merchant,
described the steps being taken to drive growth in John Deakin, Chief Forester of Crown Estate
Beaumont Forest Products. Participants were able to learn more about the importance of certification and how the
construction sector can support responsible producers and ultimately the world’s woodlands and forests, through their procurement choices.
responsible sourcing along the construction supply chain. It was clear from feedback that contractors found the day very
useful so we hope to run more of these trips in the future. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/2Jt9ijG
They also had an opportunity to witness timber harvesting when some precommercial thinnings were carried out. They were briefed by Crown Estate’s Chief Forester John Deakin, on the steps taken to ensure that Swinley Forest part of the 6,000-hectare Windsor Estate, is sustainably-managed. He also explained how the forest met PEFC’s sustainable forest management criteria on land management, accessibility for recreational users and wildlife and biodiversity promotion and its long-term tree replanting strategy. Andy Ferguson, Forest Products Director at Buildbase, led participants around the Beaumont Forest Products facility, to demonstrate how
Stakeholder Visit to Scottish Borders
their industry sector can take to demonstrate its support for producers who have invested in responsible forest management. More than twenty stakeholders from a broad range of sectors including timber trading, furniture, retail and hospitality participated in the event. The group visited a planting site and also had an opportunity to witness a harvesting operation. The forest visit was followed by a tour of the James Jones sawmill in Lockerbie to see the processes involved in transforming a log into a range of sawn timber products. These annual field trips are designed to
IN MAY, James Jones & Sons – Scotland’s
The trip was designed to give a select group
showcase Sustainable Forest Management,
largest independent sawmiller – and Scottish
of delegates, a better understanding of
illustrate what Chain of Custody certification
Woodlands - the UK’s leading independent Forest
sustainable forest management and Chain of
involves and demonstrate the rigorous
Management Company – partnered with PEFC
Custody certification. Participants were able to
processes involved in bringing certified wood
UK to host a field trip to the Scottish borders.
learn why certification matters and what steps
products to market.
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PEFC UK COMPANY SPOTLIGHT
Photo courtesy of Southsea Deckchairs
Sustainable Packaging from Itsu ITSU was founded in 1997 by Julian Metcalfe,
AS this is our summer issue, what
ensure that the chairs are strong, weather
one of the co-founders of leading food to go
better time to feature a company that
resistant and long lasting.
chain Pret a Manger. It sells a range of Asian-
manufactures an iconic product associated
inspired dishes. There are now over 70 outlets
with sunny days in the park or on the beach
The company has been certified for the past
serving light, nutritious dishes to millions of
– the traditional stripey canvas deckchair.
six years and Managing Director Stephen
customers from venues around the country.
Davies commented, “as a company Southsea Southsea Deckchairs has been
are committed to responsibly-sourced raw
The company strives to produce “the most
manufacturing beach furniture at its
materials. We use PEFC certified timber so
innovative, healthy delicious food from
Channel coast base for over 25 years. They
that our customers can sit comfortably, safe
responsible sources”. It also extends the same
aim to provide customers with a product
in the knowledge that they are supported by
care in its choice of packaging. We are
which is both durable and sustainable. The
timber from well-managed forests”.
delighted to see that Itsu’s sushi trays,
company uses PEFC-certified Merpauh
manufactured by Huhtamaki Delta, are made
from Malaysia to construct the frames.
For more information visit:
from PEFC-certified paper board and carry
Using this popular tropical hardwood helps
https://bit.ly/2JMXqwk
the PEFC label to provide customers with assurances of responsible sourcing.
Forester Joins PEFC UK Team
UKWAS 4 Approved
TO HELP us promote PEFC to woodland owners
THE UK Woodland Assurance Standard
and the use of PEFC’s online certification tool, we
(UKWAS) is an independent certification
have contracted the services of an experienced
standard for verifying sustainable woodland
forester, Matt Taylor. Matt, who will be helping raise
management in the UK. A new fourth edition
awareness of and grow demand for PEFC forest
of the UKWAS was introduced on 1st April
certification, has worked in the UK forestry and land
2018. This revised version was prepared by
management industry for over 20 years. We hope
the UKWAS Steering Group and subsequently
that Matt’s efforts will stimulate greater uptake
adopted for use in the UK by both the Forest
of certification from small woodlands, which will
Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and PEFC.
lead to increased amounts of PEFC certified timber
Printed copies can be ordered by e-mailing
coming on to the UK marketplace.
info@pefc.co.uk and further infomation can be found at http://ukwas.org.uk
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2018 Annual General Meeting
Meet PEFC UK
EVERY PEFC-certified company in the UK automatically becomes a member of PEFC UK with
Solid Wood Solutions
full voting rights at the Annual General Meeting. They, along with organisations who share
5th July 2018
PEFC’s commitment to sustainable forest management,
The Occulus, University of Warwick,
are invited to join us for this year’s Annual General meeting which will be held at Ecclesall Woods Discovery Centre, Abbey Lane, Sheffield S7 2QZ on Tuesday 10th July 2018.
PEFC UK
ANNUAL REPORT
For further details see: https://bit.ly/2pO9diC
Coventry
https://bit.ly/2pOaVQn Annual General Meeting 10th July 2018 Ecclesall Woods Discovery Centre,
2018 Annual Report Published
Sheffield
OUR 2018 Annual Report will be distributed at
10th October 2018
this year’s Annual General meeting. It can be
National Conference Centre,
downloaded from the website at https://bit.ly/2Jq5T9m
Birmingham
or printed copies can be requested by e-mailing info@pefc.co.uk
https://bit.ly/2DYfuwn
https://bit.ly/2pO9diC Structural Timber Awards Dinner
Annual Stakeholder Meeting 16th October 2018
New Publications from PEFC
NCVO, London
WE have recently revised
NCVO, London
and updated our brochure
Agenda TBC
https://bit.ly/2N7Egjy Regional Stakeholder Seminar 6th November 2018
for the construction sector – PEFC-Certified ‘Timber for the Construction Industry’. We’ve also developed a handy, walletsized reminder – ‘Buying Legal & Sustainable Timber’ – for those responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate timber procurement policies. Both publications can be downloaded from the PEFC website: https://bit.ly/2sTWJqy or for printed copies, e-mail: info@pefc.co.uk
ALUN WATKINS PEFC UK Executive Director awatkins@pefc.co.uk / 0114 307 2334
HILARY KHAWAM PEFC UK Communications & Marketing Director hilary.khawam@pefc.co.uk / 01689 819902
Please call Alun for all general enquiries and queries about Chain of Custody and use of the PEFC logo.
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