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Welcome to the Highland Forest Industries Cluster (HIFIC) web page. We welcome new members and all positive contributions that will assist in the continued development of Highland Forest Industries Cluster.
We are keen to ensure as many people within the industry have access to the cluster meetings so if you can think of anyone else who you think may find the events of interest please pass on the information or provide Stuart Meikle, HIFIC Facilitator (details below) with their contact details so that they can be added to the mailing list.
Forthcoming events:
We are keen to ensure as many people within the industry have access to cluster meetings, so please pass on this information if you know of others with relevant interest, and/or provide Stewart Meikle with their contact details.
24 June 2008 - Cluster Meeting at Lochaber Rural Complex, Fort William.
Programme - TBC.
Directions for Lochaber Rural Complex, Torlundy: http://searchme4.com/map.asp?pc=PH33%206SW.
Details and Booking for Meetings
Details and Booking. Registration and tea/coffee from 5.00pm, meeting commences at 5.30pm. The event will conclude at 7.30pm with a buffet and opportunity to network.
To book a place please either complete the attached booking form and return it to the address on the form or you can book on-line at http://www.keycs.com/events.asp (select the HIFIC event on the page).
Contact details:
Stewart Meikle (HIFIC Facilitator)
Email: stewart.meikle@btinternet.com
Online registration for meetings: http://www.keycs.com/events.asp (select HIFIC event).
Tel: 01463 741836
Steve Conolly (HIFIC Chairman)
Cawdor Forestry Ltd
Email: cawdorforestry@cawdor.com
Tel: 01667 404666
or Cluster Support Unit (email: scotcluster (at) confor.org.uk)
Previous Meetings:
6 March 2008 at Dingwall Auction Mart - IV15 9TP, map.
Programme:
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FCS Apprenticeship Scheme - Ashley Woodhouse, FCS.
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Collaboration and Co-operation Bob Yuill, SAOS.
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Central Tyre Inflation Project - Frank MacCulloch, FCS.
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LIFT Project (Logistics in Forestry Transport) - Margaret Watson, SE Dumfries & Galloway.
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Spotlight on a Local Forest Industry Business John Russell, Russwood
The evening covered a range of different areas and built on some of the issues highlighted at the previous meeting in November. Key topics included:
- The Global Forest Industry - Martin Gale CBE
- SRDP What Opportunities Does This Present The Rural Sector
- Spotlight on a local Forest Industry Business Doug Lamont, Norbord
- Training Initiatives Liz Paul, Lantra
- New Projects from Highland Birchwoods - Cliff Beck
27 November 2007 - Cluster Meeting at Badaguish Centre, By Aviemore
Key topics included:
- Strategic Timber Transport Fund. Andy Leitch, FC Scotland
- Gangmaster Licensing Authority. Rob Shaw, Scottish Woodlands Ltd
- Forest Industry Human Resource Survey. Charlie Fulton, South of Scotland Cluster
- Lessons from the Agricultural Industry. Bob Yuill, SAOS
Wednesday 18 April 2007 - Timber in Construction seminar and field visit, Forres.
This event was held with support from HIE Moray. Click for report.
Tuesday 13 March 2007 - Cluster meeting, Boat of Garten.
Key topics:
· Future Forecast
· Nematodes
· New Drivers Hours Legislation 11th April 2007
· GLA
Thursday 23 January 2007 - Lochaber Rural Complex, Fort William
Key topics included:
- Balcas Biomass and Woodfuel Project in Invergordon
- CTI (Central Tyre Inflation) Trial
- Niche Markets Maximising Forest Returns
- Update on 2007 Forstart and Ignite Programmes
- Highland Timber Transport Group Research Project
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