Sustainable Forestry - Useful Links

Associations

Confor
Confederation of Forest Industries, develops markets for timber & timber products in the UK
http://www.confor.org.uk
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Promotes the responsible management of the world's forests
http://www.fsc.org
Investment Property Databank - Forestry Index
http://www.ipdglobal.com
NCREIF: US Forest Investment Returns
http://www.ncreif.com
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
Promotes sustainably managed forests
http://www.pefc.org/index.php
Scottish Forest Industries Cluster (SFIC)
Develops and promotes Scottish forestry woodchains
http://www.forestryscotland.com
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Promotes sustainable forest management
http://www.sfiprogram.org
The Forestry Commission
Goverment statistics and details on UK forestry
http://www.forestry.gov.uk
United Kindgom Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS)
Promotes UK Forest certification
http://www.ukwas.org.uk
Wood For Good
Website promoting use of wood
http://www.woodforgood.com

Publications

Tax Efficient Review
http://www.fimltd.co.uk/downloads/Tax%20Efficient%20Review%20FIM%20Review%205%20October%202010.pdf
UK Forestry Journal
http://www.forestryjournal.co.uk/index.htm
IPD UK Forestry Index results to end of December 2010
http://www.fimltd.co.uk/downloads/ipd2010.pdf
Timber Trades Journal
http://www.ttjonline.com/