Timber Transport Forum promoting infrastructure for 21st Century land use
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Huge thanks to Alistair Speedie for 20 years as Chair of the Timber Transport Forum. The Forum works as a partnership with the industry & local authorities to manage timber transport issues. Alistair is stepping down with Jason Hubert of @scotforestry taking up the role.
ALT Left to right - Jason Hubert of Scottish Forestry with Alistair Speedie.
Timber Transport retweeted
Environment Minister @MairiMcAllan is encouraging local authorities and landowners to get their #timbertransport projects into @scotforestry before the 20th March deadline:
Full story ➡️ forestry.gov.scot/news-relea…
ALT Timber lorry being loaded amongst log piles
Restrictions on the felling and movement of timber from demarcated areas in Scotland affected by the tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis were lifted on 24th January 2023. This move follows research which showed that the risk of the disease spreading via timber material is low.
Timber Transport retweeted
Don't forget that the TTF is supporting Local Authorities to deliver an EV charging network fit for future requirements. Councils are welcome to join us at our forthcoming Working Group meeting in Newbury on 28 February - details are here: ttf.uk.net/news/councils-inv…
Timber Transport retweeted
Looking for a new challenge for 2023? We've got two jobs up for grabs. If you want to join us and work at the heart of forestry in Scotland, then please get in touch.
➡️Forestry Transport and Innovation Advisor
➡️Project Support Officer
➡️forestry.gov.scot/live-vacan…
ALT text "We're hiring"
The 9th International Workshop on Sustainable Road Freight will focus on ways to improve the sustainability of freight transport, particularly those related to the factors shaping the net zero transition process.
Timber Transport retweeted
I’m really looking forward to this. Get your ticket now! And my thanks to @TilhillForestry and @scotwoodlands for their support.
As new Prime Minister @trussliz takes power, Confor announces a major policy conference at Westminster, on 8 December: Timber! Why the UK needs the wood - and the trees 🖱️ bit.ly/3D1ir1C
@lorddeben @EnglandConfor @ForestryComm @StuGood3 @friends_earth @DefraGovUK
New rules on how the DVSA categorises vehicle defects in roadside checks came into effect on the 1st of September. Updates include changes to the assessment of the load security section.
Updates include the following category: Load appears safe but not secured in accordance with published guidance.
The TTF’s guidance on strapping of round timber can be viewed here: timbertransportforum.org.uk/…
How would the transition to net zero supply chains take shape? Find out in our report: bit.ly/3d7VHll
#TimberTransport #Haulage #NetZero
Timber Transport retweeted
(1) Environ Minister @MairiMcAllan has announced a new £2.6M contract with @abports21 to move thousands of tonnes of timber by sea, instead of road. The move, via TimberLINK, will help in the efforts to decarbonise the forestry sector. forestry.gov.scot/news-relea…
ALT Photo of Environ Minister Mairi McAllan who has announced today's £2.6 million contract
The steps to reducing emissions in the industry include improving fuel economy, optimising fleet design, reducing road miles, using alternative fuels, and shifting our focus to the future.
Read our report: bit.ly/3d7VHll
#TimberTransport #Haulage #NetZero
Another round of funding is now available with a closing date of October 20th for innovative solutions that will help the Heavy Duty Vehicles sector decarbonise. CeeD has organised a webinar on September 13th.
Just 15% of the UK timber hauliers we surveyed had thought about alternative powertrain sources. The ‘Road Haulage Decarbonisation’ report explores what options are or will be available for the future.
Find out more: bit.ly/3d7VHll
#TimberTransport #Haulage #NetZero
The paper lays out how electric vehicle and biofuel adoption will impact timber transport in the decades to come.
While the challenges are significant, we believe the industry can work together to innovate, adapt, and move forward towards Net Zero.
We recently published a report with @NeilStoddart3 on the decarbonisation of road haulage. How will biofuels and electric vehicle adoption help the industry achieve net zero targets in the future?
Read the full report: bit.ly/3d7VHll
#TimberTransport #Haulage #NetZero