The demand for timber is predicted to increase across the world in the coming years, and this document outlines why forests and trees matter and how the next Senedd can realise the value of Welsh woodlands. “Realising the value in our woodlands, timber and homes” addresses the challenges and opportunities facing Wales’ next Senedd and […]
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Woodknowledge Wales strengthens sector links with Confor
Woodknowledge Wales strengthens sector links with Confor
Tai ar y Cyd celebrates One Year On
Its 12 months since the Tai ar y Cyd collaboration of Welsh social landlords launched its new pattern book of zero carbon house designs. The 25 social landlords are one of the biggest and strongest housing collaboration in Wales. They have been working hard to start using the new house designs on sites across the […]
Woodknowledge Wales awarded Welsh Government contract to deliver Local Timber Supply Chain Review
The review will support Welsh Government in strengthening Wales’s local timber supply chains by giving them a clearer, better-organised understanding of how the sector currently operates The review will also consider how small and medium sawmills operate, as these often remain under-represented in national statistics, so that future support, investment and policy from the Welsh […]
Woodknowledge Wales strengthens relationship with British Woodworking Federation
Expanding reciprocal membership agreements with the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) will further strengthen and align relationships. Woodknowledge Wales is pleased to announce a new reciprocal membership agreement with the BWF (British Woodworking Federation). This partnership will allow the two organisations to align their current and future strategies to draw upon expertise and provide guidance in […]
Insights from Woodknowledge Wales Small Sawmill Survey – October 2025
This report provides a concise, updated quantitative snapshot of Wales’ small sawmilling sector in 2025. Wales is at a turning point for its timber industry, yet the picture we have of our sawmilling sector is incomplete. National figures show broad trends, but they are not broken down for Wales which has a small number of […]
Woodknowledge Wales strengths cross-sector collaboration with AECB
Expanding reciprocal membership agreements with the AECB will further integrate and enhance a seamless collaboration across the forestry and timber value chain.
New Welsh tree species shortlisting project to help future forest resilience
New research programme to identify shortlist of productive tree species, suited to both current and predicted future climatic conditions in Wales, given go ahead.
New position: Events Assistant
Job opportunity: Join the Woodknowledge Wales team and mission as Events Assistant
Woodland Trust receive certification to verify impacts on soil and water
The first UK organisation to achieve FSC Verified Impact certification for ecosystem services, setting a new benchmark for transparent, evidence-based forest stewardship
