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Hoare & Co. was founded over 300 years ago and is still owned and managed by
the Hoare family. The bank's strengths lie in its continued independent
ownership, long banking history and commitment to providing the
best possible service.
It remains 100% owned by the Hoare family and continues to be managed by
the direct descendants of the bank's founder. |
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The National Trust
was set up to act as a guardian for the nation in the
acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and
buildings.
They are a registered charity and completely independent of Government, |
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Stourhead Farm Shop aims to provide the best local food possible.
The Stourhead estate and the surrounding area are blessed with conditions ideal for growing good food. This means that we can bring you superb seasonal, local products: meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables , free range eggs, bread, jams, pickles and more. The estate even has its own source of pure mineral water. |
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The Continuous
Cover Forestry Group research, promote and educate on the use of low
impact forestry systems |
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Selectfor
brings together four leading practitioners in Continuous Cover forest
management with a broad range of experience in the transformation of
both Upland and Lowland forests. Continuous Cover means managing a
forest ecosystem rather than periodically creating and removing whole
crops of trees. |
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The Confederation of Forest
Industries (UK) Ltd (ConFor) has
been established to help build the market for timber and timber products,
create a supportive policy environment for the forest industries and to
help our members become more competitive and successful. |
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Mark
Orme Architects offers innovative and practical design solutions on
all their projects whether they be small extensions, refurbishment's,
conversions or new buildings. The work of the practice, set up in 1995,
includes the following building types; private residential, housing and
commercial, community and education buildings. |
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The Timber
Frame Company are a small company of experienced carpenter craftsmen
based in Somerset in the South West of England.
They design and build traditional and modern quality hand made timber
frame buildings and structures using traditional oak pegged joinery, in
both UK sourced Green Oak and a growing selection of FSC accredited UK
softwood |
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East Brothers (Timber) Ltd.
is an established timber sawmill and importer, and can boast an experience stretching back some 112 years, throughout which time it has been run by the East Family.
They are one of the few sawmills to specialise in Douglas fir. |
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The Association for Environment Conscious Building (AECB) was formed in 1989 to encourage greater environmental awareness within the UK construction industry. |
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The Forestry Stewardship Council
(FSC) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation.
It provides qualified independent certification according to agreed standards covering social, environmental and economic aspects of forest management
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Once certified, timber and timber-based products originating from that forest or woodland are eligible to carry the FSC
Trademark. |
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Ecos Trust Promote sustainable building and development in the
South West. Formerly the Somerset Trust for Sustainable Development. |
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The Timber Research and Development Association
(TRADA) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence on the specification and use of timber and wood products. |
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wood.
for good is the largest single timber industry promotion ever
mounted in the UK, and will be targeting both trade and consumer
audiences. The three-year campaign will aim to:
- increase the consumption of wood
- change perceptions about wood
- encourage its use in interior and exterior design,
and building
- tackle issues surrounding the use of wood
- encourage good practice in the industry.
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