Trade Associations – Useful Links

Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET)
The CPET was set up by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and is operated by ProForest, a company with wide experience in advising on responsible purchasing. The CPET provides detailed information and advice on how public sector buyers and their suppliers can meet the UK Government timber procurement policy requirements in practice.
http://www.proforest.net/cpet/about-cpet

Trussed Rafter Association
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) is committed to stringent standards of quality and service and sets a professional benchmark for the industry. Members include the principal manufacturers of trussed rafters, industry suppliers and professionals involved in roof design and construction.
http://www.tra.org.uk/

Global Association of Online Foresters
The aim of the association is to increase the understanding of forestry by improving communication world-wide. The GAOF provides a forum for the exchange of information on current topics relating to forestry.
http://www.foresters.org/gaof/

UK Forest Products Association
The Association represents the technical and commercial interests of the wood processing industry including forest management, timber harvesting, sawmilling and the manufacture of panel and paper products
www.ukfpa.co.uk

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