We are pleased to be working in partnership with The Institute of Chartered Foresters and Confor to bring you this webinar on forest value. The session will consist of three 15 minute-long presentations followed by a Q&A panel discussion.
Topics Covered
Insight into growth areas and demands from UK harvesting and investment sectors
Adaptation required within forestry supply chain to adapt to the changing needs of government/housing policy
Alternative income streams & stability of forestry from the AIM investment perspective.
Agenda
Expansion and Direction of UK Timber Markets – Iwan Williams MICFor, DSHwood
New Demands Placed on the Supply Chain – Gary Newman, Woodknowledge Wales
Marrying the Needs of Woodland Owners with the Demands of the Supply Chain – Andy Baker MICFor, CarbonStore (Tilhill)
About the Speakers
Iwan Williams MICFor
Formerly Head of Purchasing for Clifford Jones Timber, Iwan is a new Director of the wood trading business DSHwood UK. He has over 20 years of experience in the forestry sector and was awarded chartered status in 2020. He is the Vice Chair of Confor Wales and is a trustee for the mental health farming charity, the DPJ Foundation.
Andy Baker MICFor
Working as a Carbon Project Manager at CarbonStore, Andy received his BSc (Hons) in Ecology and Environmental Science from the University of Edinburgh in 2013. He is a Professional Member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) and a Technical Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Andrew represents the Institute on the Woodland Carbon Code Advisory Board, and is also a member of the Expert Committee for Forest Science with the Forestry Commission.
Who should attend?
The workshop is designed to be suitable for any forestry professional living or working in Wales.
Booking Fee
£5
Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.
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Point of contact
If you have any issues booking this event please contact - knowledgetransfer@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk