In collaboration with the ASBP and Built by Nature, we’re launching a new online event cycle with the first webinar being held on 8 October 2025. Participants will explore how circular economy principles can transform timber in construction

Congratulations to Heddwyn Bye on the publication of a report based on his MRes work at Bangor University. The study explores how advanced laser scanning techniques can be used to estimate timber value + carbon storage in complex and undermanaged woodlands. woodknowledge.wales/estimating-t...

We’re delighted to share that Toby Maclean has been shortlisted in two categories of the Structural Timber Awards 2025. His recognition reflects a career dedicated to advancing low-carbon construction and championing the role of timber in the built environment. woodknowledge.wales/toby-maclean...

In his ‘Last Word’ column for the latest issue of Structural Timber Magazine (Issue 40 | p66), our CEO Gary Newman argues that timber construction must be recognised not only as low-carbon, but as a form of greenhouse gas removal. issuu.com/radarcommuni... #TimberConstruction #LowCarbon

Join the ASBP on 25 September, for a free webinar on exploring biodiversity in forests and the findings from the IMPACTT project. The session will examine how forestry and construction can better align to support ecosystems while delivering low-carbon materials.

Save the date: WoodBUILD 2026 at the USW, Trefforest Tues 30 June – Wed 1 July 2026 Building on the success of this year’s event, the conference will once again bring together voices from forestry, construction and land use to shape the future of timber in Wales. Details from woodknowledge.wales

NorDan Showroom Visit, Tue 23 Sept, 17:00-19:00 Cardiff Gate Business Park CF23 8RH AECB South & West Wales Local Group are being generously hosted at NorDan Cardiff by Technical Specification Advisor David (Dai) Dwyer Book your tickets in advance: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aecb-pht-l...

Now in full production, Timber 2025: An Industry Yearbook is shaping up to be a landmark publication for the timber sector. This year’s book compiles more than 40 technical timber articles. woodknowledge.wales/new-editoria...

The AECB and Passivhaus Trust Local Group for Mid & North Wales invites you to a site visit of Y Wern, MWP’s first Passivhaus housing development, before handover to Barcud Housing Association. The event begins at 6pm on Wednesday 17 September. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aecb-pht-l...?

The British Woodlands Survey 2025 is now open. This year’s theme focuses on resilience to environmental change – one of the most urgent challenges for woodland owners and managers. sylva.org.uk/initiatives/... #BritishWoodlands #WoodlandResilience

A new 12-page guide from the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group introduces the benefits of natural fibre insulation for designers, builders, homeowners, and policymakers. Supported by leading UK manufacturers and suppliers, the guide is freely available to download from

Its not too late to sign-up for our Timber 101 Free Online Training Series Created especially for built environment and forestry professionals and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of timber as a construction material. woodknowledge.wales/timber-101-f...

Celebrating its 30th year, the Lantra Cymru Awards honour the skills, dedication and lifelong learning of those shaping Wales’ rural economy. New for 2025 is a Forestry and Wood Processing award that recognises outstanding contributions to our sector.

A cross-sector consortium including ASBP, TDUK, Bangor University, Built by Nature, Edinburgh Napier, Morgan Sindall, UCL, Cambridge University, UWE and Woodknowledge Wales is gathering insights to shape the future of timber reuse. timberdevelopment.uk/survey-help-... #TimberReuse

You can still register for the online launch of Safe Schools for the Future which takes place on 2 September. Leading experts from Architype, UCL, the University of Edinburgh, and IGNIS present the latest data from 17 timber-built schools in the UK.

The search is on to find the UK’s Tree of the Year 2025. From village landmarks to cultural icons, the shortlisted trees all have unique stories to tell and play a vital role in local communities and wildlife. Voting is open until 19 September www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-...

Woodknowledge Wales Associate and structural engineer Toby Maclean has been shortlisted for two categories at this year’s Structural Timber Awards, recognising his contribution to The Wash House project at The Secret Campsite in East Sussex. woodknowledge.wales/toby-maclean...

Its not too late to book a place online for the launch of Safe Schools for the Future. New studies by Architype in collaboration with UCL, the University of Edinburgh, and IGNIS address outdated beliefs and present findings from 17 completed schools in the UK. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safe-schoo...

Woodknowledge Wales has entered a new reciprocal membership agreement with the Structural Timber Association (STA). This partnership builds on our recent agreement with Timber Development UK, strengthening collaboration across the forestry + timber value chain. woodknowledge.wales/woodknowledg...

Join the online launch – Safe Schools for the Future Tuesday 2 September 2025 Explore how schools constructed with timber can comply with fire safety codes and still create healthier, environmentally-friendly classrooms. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safe-schoo... #SafeSchools #LowCarbonDesign

Be a part of the online event – Safe Schools for the Future Tuesday 2 September 2025 Find out how timber school buildings can meet fire safety requirements while promoting healthier, low-carbon environments for students. Hosted by Woodknowledge Wales. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safe-schoo...

Timber 101 – Book now for our free webinar series today From 3 Sept to 3 Dec | Online | FREE Take part in seven free online sessions exploring topics such as species selection, timber characteristics, moisture control, and long-lasting performance. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/specifying...

Timber 101 – Join our free webinar series today! From 3 Sept to 3 Dec | Online | FREE The much-anticipated return of our Timber 101 webinar series is back this autumn. Tailored for those in low-carbon construction, housing, or design fields. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/specifying... #TimberWebinar

Join us online for the launch – Safe Schools for the Future Tuesday 2 September 2025 Learn how timber-built schools can adhere to fire safety standards while providing healthier, low-emission learning environments. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safe-schoo... #SafeSchools #LowCarbonDesign

Explore the Home-Grown Homes case studies - now available in Welsh Explore the Home-Grown Homes Project case studies, showcasing how timber can support a low-carbon, climate-resilient future for Wales. woodknowledge.wales/cartrefi-o-b... #HomeGrownHomes #LowCarbonLiving #timber

Call for innovators! Pitch now for a spot at Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2025 - 25 Nov in Lleida, Catalonia Start-ups, companies and researchers developing advanced bio-based materials are invited to pitch at Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2025. Pitch for a spot via: bioregions.efi.int/bioeconomy-i...

Timber 101 – Register today for this free online series From 3 Sept to 3 Dec | Online | FREE This popular webinar series offers seven free online sessions that dive into species selection, timber traits, managing moisture, and ensuring durability. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/specifying...

Join the online launch – Safe Schools for the Future, Tuesday 2 September 2025 Discover how timber schools can safely meet fire regulations while delivering healthier, low-carbon classrooms. The launch of this research ise hosted online by Woodknowledge Wales: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safe-schoo...

Bangor University has transformed its renowned forestry MSc programmes—now offering flexible study options (1–3 years, in-person or distance learning) and cutting-edge new modules, from ecological restoration to timber innovation. www.bangor.ac.uk/news/2025-04... #BangorUniversity #ForestryMSc

Archwiliwch astudiaethau achos Prosiect Cartrefi o Bren Lleol, sy’n dangos sut y gallpren gefnogi dyfodol carbon isel sy’n wydn o ran hinsawdd i Gymru. woodknowledge.wales/cartrefi-o-b...

Wales’s first Timber Industrial Strategy is already making waves internationally Australia’s leading timber news platform, Wood Central, picked up the story, highlighting the Welsh Government’s ambition to scale up timber-frame housebuilding. woodcentral.com.au/just-28-of-w...

Last month, Royal Forestry Society members visited two contrasting but complementary woodland sites in Carmarthenshire: a large-scale productive forest at Banc Woodland, and a farmer-led diversification project at Brynllywelyn Farm. woodknowledge.wales/a-new-crop-f... #WoodlandCreation

Timber 101 – Free webinar series now open for registration From 3 Sept to 3 Dec | Online | FREE Join us for our popular Timber 101 webinar seriescovering everything from species selection and timber properties to moisture management and durability. woodknowledge.wales/timber-101-f...

Woodknowledge Wales is proud to support Cymbrogi Futures and Morgan Sindall Construction in delivering The Tomorrow’s Changemaker Programme—a pioneering green skills initiative in Neath Port Talbot. insights.morgansindallconstruction.com/story/tomorr... #SustainableFutures #GreenSkills

The Tai ar y Cyd programme has won the 2025 CEW Award for Integration and Collaborative Working! This ground-breaking initiative brings together 24 social landlords to deliver scalable, low-carbon homes using home-grown Welsh timber and shared design.

WKW’s Rachel Cook has been appointed to the CITB Wales National Council. This influential role will help shape Wales’ construction skills strategy and ensure the timber and low-carbon housing sectors are represented. woodknowledge.wales/rachel-cook-... #CITBWales #ConstructionWales

Woodknowledge Wales and Timber Development UK have joined forces through a contra-membership agreement, strengthening collaboration across the timber supply chain. Members of both organisations will benefit from shared access to events, resources, and networks. woodknowledge.wales/tduk-and-woo...

On 22 July, the the Welsh Government unveiled its first-ever Timber Industrial Strategy at the Royal Welsh Show. This strategy supports low‑carbon housing, careers across the supply chain, and sustainable forestry. woodknowledge.wales/making-wood-... #TimberIndustrialStrategy

Gary Newman, CE of Woodknowledge Wales took part in the CLA Breakfast event on Day 3 of this year's Royal Welsh Show, which looked at how to access the timber market for your woodlands. The discussion was chaired by @andyheald of Inovaland. #RoyalWelshShow #TimberMarket #WelshForestry

Congratulations to Tegid Evans from Supersharp Cymru who came second place with his stand at the RWS. Seen here with Anna Dauksta from Woodknowledge Wales, Tegid is the go-to saw doctor for many of our small sawmiller members in our Community of Practice. www.super-sharp.co.uk

Some great highlights on Forestry Day at Royal Welsh Show included launch of the Welsh Government Timber Industrial Strategy + sharing our stories of joining the profession. Our stand was also busy with lots of visitors asking about the model house and our Minecraft project. woodknowledge.wales

If you're at the Royal Welsh Show today, why not pop by and see us? Our model house is very popular and a great talking point. The cutaway shows two types of construction – the more traditional oak post and beam with infill panels and also the modern timber frame style. We are at 803-FO.

Looks like our Minecraft project, Forest Nation World, is of interest to our younger visitors. This could be a future forester sitting on our stand today! Find out more: woodknowledge.wales/calling-all-...

At Forestry day at the Royal Welsh Show, Gail Merriman and Ann Burgoyne from Climate Change and Rural Affairs Group and Landscapes, Nature and Forestry lay out priorities from the Welsh Government Timber Industrial Strategy. www.gov.wales/sites/defaul...

Today’s launch of the Welsh Government’s Timber Industrial Strategy is the result of years of collaboration with Woodknowledge Wales and Confor, and follows a public consultation. woodknowledge.wales/making-wood-... #WelshTimber #TimberInsutrialStrategy #ForestNation

Great to see Huw Irranca Davies, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs. at the Royal Welsh Show, launching Wales first Timber Industrial Strategy. woodknowledge.wales/making-wood-... #TimberIndustrialStrategy #ClimateActionWales #RoyalWelshShow

We welcome the launch of the Welsh Government’s Timber Industrial Strategy: a landmark step towards a greener, fairer and more resilient Wales. As long-time collaborators in its development, we are proud to support this national vision: woodknowledge.wales/making-wood-... #TimberStrategy

A relatively quiet start to the week at the Royal Welsh Show, but here's Chris Jones from Woodknowledge Wales and Rhodri Hewitt of the National Forest discussing species choice for timber production in Wales. #RoyalWelshShow #WalesTimber #TimberProduction

Looking forward to welcoming you to the Royal Welsh Show this week. Please pop along to the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government Forestry stand at 803-FO to say hello and find out more about our work. #RoyalWelshShow #Forestry

Want to collaborate with local schools? 1 in 8 people worldwide have played Minecraft. Join us in creating Forest Nation World, an engaging space where students can use Minecraft Education to learn about tree growth, forest planting, and sustainable building. woodknowledge.wales/calling-all-...