The Timber Industry Yearbook 2026 is a trusted annual guide and technical publication for the UK timber supply chain that connects people, policies, and practices across the full wood value chain. Woodknowledge Wales has shaped both the direction and content of the yearbook led by our Editor-in-Chief Sarah Lawton. This well-established annual guide—now marking its […]
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Timber Supply Chain Innovation and Resilience
We are pleased to announce a new project investigating the resilience of Welsh timber supply chains and exploring technical, social, economic and policy innovations that can help Wales derive greater value from Welsh-grown timber while building a stronger, more adaptable and self-reliant supply chain. The Project – This Welsh Government contract seeks to strengthen the […]
Response to the 2026 Consultation on Building Regulations Approved Document B: Fire safety (England)
Lead Author – Toby Maclean, Allt Environmental & independent specialist advisor to Woodknowledge Wales June 2026 Woodknowledge Wales welcomes the Government’s continued focus on improving fire safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. However, we are concerned that the proposed amendments to Approved Document B (ADB) will have significant unintended consequences and increase confusion rather than improve clarity. […]
Local Timber Supply Chain Review
Woodknowledge Wales is pleased to present the Local Timber Supply Chain Review: the findings of a detailed survey and interview programme with small sawmillers across Wales. This report examines who is operating in the sector, at what scale, under what conditions, and with what prospects, covering sawmill capability, constraints, financial performance, expansion and reinvestment. The […]
Woodknowledge Wales releases key document about the value of woodlands, ahead of Welsh Senedd elections
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 […]
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.
