Forestry in the Media
Confor has an active presence across the UK, raising awareness about the vital contribution that forestry makes to our economies, environment and wellbeing.
Confor has an active presence across the UK, raising awareness about the vital contribution that forestry makes to our economies, environment and wellbeing.
BBC Radio 4's Farming Today regularly calls on Confor's expertise on rural issues.
In a series of articles in The Times (Scottish edition), The Scotsman, Press & Journal and The Courier - reaching a combined audience of close to half a million people within a 5-day period - Confor promoted the multiple benefits of modern forestry. Read more
A Countryfile special on forestry, broadcast in May 2017, highlighted very clearly that the modern forestry and wood-processing sector delivers multiple benefits for the environment, economy and society. Read more
Prestigious media outlets show concerns about planting levels in England.
Forestry was discussed onBBC's prime TV show BBC One Show in October 2015.
Confor was approached by the producers and were key in organising the production in record time. Thanks to Tilhill and James Jones and Sons sawmill for their collaboration. Read more
Series revealing the hidden world of Galloway Forest, the country's largest afforested area. Watch here