Growth in the use of timber in the north African and Middle East construction sectors, an increase in popularity in the Indian and Chinese domestic markets, more demand for biofuels and extra pressure from environmentalists to tackle climate change were all reasons cited by Mr White in response to the widely reported UK wood and fencing shortage.
The Fencing Contractors Association last week revealed that a black market for panels was believed to have sprung up in the West Midlands, with chief executive Wendy Baker also interviewed by BBC television.
