Timber prices set to soar as new Power Stations start up

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According to The Times;

 

Britain cuts down forests to keep ‘green’ power stations burning - Times Online

 

the price of timber is to soar as UK imports need to ramp up to meet the needs of new wood-fired powerstations.

 

If it's true then it might be time for firewood processors to start looking at signing some long-term supply deals with woodland owners.

 

I know that the price of firewood has been going up steadily, but I assumed it was a blip caused by the high oil prices. Maybe it's going to be a longer effect.