Woodknowledge Wales welcomes Rothoblaas as new member. Rothoblaas develops products dedicated to professionals of timber construction: carpenters, engineers, architects and installers of fall protection systems. https://www.rothoblaas.com/ #TimberConstruction #Carpentry #Engineers #Architects

Woodknowledge Wales welcomes The Larch Cladding Company as a new member The Larch Cladding Company transform properties using high-quality cladding solutions, sourced from sustainably managed forests in Wales: https://thelarchcladdingcompany.co.uk/ #SustainableTimber #WelshWood #Larch

Woodknowledge Wales strengthens relationship with British Woodworking Federation, allowing the two organisations to align their current and future strategies. https://woodknowledge.wales/woodknowledge-wales-strengthens-relationship-with-british-woodworking-federation/

Experience the future of the built environment with us at Futurebuild 2026 10.00-18.00 | 03-05 March | Excel, London https://woodknowledge.wales/experience-the-future-of-the-built-environment-with-us-at-futurebuild-2026/ #Futurebuild2026 #SustainableBuilding #BuiltEnvironment

New reciprocal membership agreement with the AECB (Association for Environment Conscious Building, strengthening collaboration across the forestry and timber value chain. https://woodknowledge.wales/woodknowledge-wales-strengths-cross-sector-collaboration-with-aecb/

Building Performance Evaluation & Quality Assurance: From Data to Delivery, 13 January 2026 In-person and free-to-attend dynamic workshop Details from: https://woodknowledge.wales/building-performance-evaluation-quality-assurance-from-data-to-delivery/

Registration now open for Future-proofing timber in construction: Actions towards a Circular Timber Economy, Wed 28 Jan | Online | FREE Details from: https://woodknowledge.wales/future-proofing-timber-in-construction-circular-wood-use-webinar-series/ #FutureProofing #TimberConstruction

Timber Industry Yearbook 2025 now available as digital copy, extending the reach of the yearbook online, offering ongoing access to articles, case studies and sector updates once launched. https://timberindustryservices.co.uk/book-2025/ #TimberIndustry #Yearbook2025 #SustainableTimber

Insights from Woodknowledge Wales Small Sawmill Survey – October 2025, providing a concise, updated quantitative snapshot of Wales’ small sawmilling sector. https://woodknowledge.wales/insights-from-woodknowledge-wales-small-sawmill-survey-october-2025/ #SawmillSurvey #TimberIndustry

Timber 101: webinars in 2026 continues The next in our series, Coatings on Wed 21 January , will consider wood coatings: functions, application and performance. Details from: https://woodknowledge.wales/timber-101-free-online-training-series-now-live-for-registration/

Futurebuild 2026 is powered by connections. Join Woodknowledge Wales + 60+ leading orgs delivering CPD-accredited content. https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=media-partner&utm_campaign=Woodknowledge_Wales&utm_content=&utm_term=&actioncode=3399

Woodknowledge Wales awarded Welsh Government contract to deliver Local Timber Supply Chain Review https://woodknowledge.wales/woodknowledge-wales-awarded-welsh-government-contract-to-deliver-local-timber-supply-chain-review/ #TimberSupplyChain #WalesTimber #SustainableForestry

Hear Clara Koehler at Thursday's Welsh Zero Carbon Hwb exploring how Welsh social housing providers, researchers, and architects are leading the way on low embodied carbon housing design and delivery. https://goodhomes.org.uk/events/delivering-low-embodied-carbon-social-housing-in-wales

🚀 We’re Hiring! I’m excited to share that we have a new opportunity open in our team: Events Assistant: https://woodknowledge.wales/new-position-events-assistant/ If you have any questions or want to chat about the role, feel free to reach out to me. #hiring #events

If you're at the Green Economy Conference in Swansea today, why not pop over and see our stand? We're supporting Tai ar y Cyd as they deliver their workshop within the Sustainable Construction Zone at the event. https://www.4theregion.org.uk/green-economy-conference-2025/

We’re delighted to share that Pobl Group has joined Tai ar y Cyd – a collaboration of 25 Welsh local authorities and housing associations working together to deliver new, low-carbon homes across Wales. Together, we’re building a better future for people, places, and the planet.

Delighted to announce that we're at Futurebuild 2026, for which registration is now open. Futurebuild 2026 is UK’s most impactful built environment event, 3–5 March 2026. Join 400+ brands & 550+ experts to explore sustainability in action. Network, innovate & learn. https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/

Pleased to support Tai ar y Cyd at Green Economy Conference this week, who are part of panel discussions and workshops within Sustainable Construction Zone. https://www.4theregion.org.uk/green-economy-conference-2025/

Woodknowledge Wales is supporting Tai ar y Cyd at the 4theRegion Green Economy and Conference in Swansea on 13th November. #TaiArYCyd #GreenEconomy #SwanseaEvents #NetworkingEvent #WalesBusiness

As Highland Rewilding CEO Jeremy Leggett receives Blue Planet Prize in Tokyo this week, this video, based on his speech, explores strong connection between nature recovery, strengthening nature-based economies + reducing inequality, through Nature Prosperity Pump:

HRB structural typologies: mass timber design - building stability, IStrucEng online webinar, 28 October, 12.00-13.00 GMT Leading experts explore global building stability, and how environmental factors such as temperature and humidity affect structures.

Today Woodknowledge Wales is attending the Annual Summit of Built by Nature. Bringing together changemakers, innovators and leaders, the conference will highlight the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction. builtbn.org/annual-summit/ #BuiltByNature #ResponsibleTimberConstruction

PEFC UK is inviting professionals across the construction sector to share their views on timber certification. The research aims to understand what encourages or limits uptake and how certification can better support those working with timber. www.surveymonkey.com/r/P3YLYD5 #TimberCertification

Woodland Trust becomes first UK organisation to achieve FSC Verified Impact certification for ecosystem services at sites in Yorkshire and South Wales. New framework verifies measurable climate and biodiversity benefits of responsible woodland management.

ASBP Reuse Summit 2025: Thurs 16 October | IStructE, London This flagship event will bring together pioneers in reuse to share knowledge, showcase innovation and explore how circular practices can be scaled across the construction industry.

Timber 101: Moisture in Timber, Wed 15 October The next in our series, Moisture content, is one of the most critical – and often misunderstood – aspects of timber performance. This session will introduce what we mean by ‘moisture in timber’.

Want to book a place at tomorrow's Structural Engineers Declare summit? Join this year's summit to hear how structural engineers and industry leaders tackle ethical decision-making, material impact + accountability in shaping a more sustainable built environment. www.istructe.org/events/hq/20...

Save the date: WoodBUILD 2026 at the USW, Trefforest Tues 30 June – Wed 1 July 2026 We’re excited to announce that WoodBUILD 2026 will take place at the University of South Wales, Trefforest campus, on Tuesday 30 June – Wednesday 1 July 2026. woodknowledge.wales #WoodBUILD2026 #Conference

Our post-event report for WoodBUILD 2025 is now live. This year’s conference brought together more than 250 delegates from across the built environment, forestry and policy sectors to explore how Wales can build with timber at scale. Download it from: woodknowledge.wales/woodbuild-20...

🌳If you want to make a difference and help tackle climate change in your career, think about forestry! 🌳 www.instagram.com/reel/DPO3tu3... #ForestryCareers #ClimateAction #ClimateChangeAwareness

Woodknowledge Wales CEO Gary Newman will join the Institute of Chartered Foresters’ upcoming webinar. exploring “How the UK Forestry Standard enables progress on forestry in Wales”, on 31 October. charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb... #SustainableForestry #ForestryStandards #ForestryWales

Book now: Wood material structure and properties Next Timber 101 is Wed 01 October Online | FREE This webinar will offer practical insights for those specifying and working with timber. Feedback from the previous session has been overwhelmingly positive.

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...