Woodknowledge Wales
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Not-for-profit, for public good organisation championing collaborative development of forest-based industries for increased prosperity + wellbeing in Wales
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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.
Woodland Trust receive certification to verify impacts on soil and water - Woodknowledge Wales
The first UK organisation to achieve FSC Verified Impact certification for ecosystem services, setting a new benchmark for transparent, evidence-based forest stewardship
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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.
2025 Reuse Summit
This year’s summit focuses on the link between reuse, risk mitigation, and resilience, highlighting practical, strategic pathways to reduce embodied carbon, strengthen supply chains and future-proo…
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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’.
Timber 101 – Free Online Training Series now live for registration! - Woodknowledge Wales
For built environment and forestry professionals, procurement teams, housing developers, designers, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of timber as a modern construction material.
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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.

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Structural Engineers Declare summit 2025 - The Institution of Structural Engineers
Join this year's summit to explore how structural engineers are putting climate commitments into practice. Hear from industry leaders as they tackle ethical decision-making, material impact, and accou...
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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.

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#WoodBUILD2026 #Conference
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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...
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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.

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#SustainableForestry #ForestryStandards #ForestryWales
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ICF delivers arboricultural and forestry events across the UK for members and the sector who continuing professional development.
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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.
Timber 101 – Free Online Training Series now live for registration! - Woodknowledge Wales
For built environment and forestry professionals, procurement teams, housing developers, designers, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of timber as a modern construction material.
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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
Future-proofing timber in construction: a circular wood use event cycle - Woodknowledge Wales
Join us for a new series of webinars and a roundtable exploring how circular wood use in manufacturing, construction and finance can future-proof timber, cut carbon and build sector resilience.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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#TimberConstruction #LowCarbon
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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.
Bridging the Gap between Construction and Forestry
How do we move beyond “do no harm” and deliver a genuine “biodiversity net gain” when selecting timber in construction?
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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
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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...
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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.

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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.

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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.

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#BritishWoodlands #WoodlandResilience
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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
An Introduction to Natural Fibre Insulation
An introductory guide for designers, builders, homeowners and policymakers, exploring the key benefits of natural fibre insulation.
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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.
Lantra Cymru Awards 2025 Nominations - Lantra
Lantra Wales provides vital expert training and qualifications for the environmental and land-based industries. To celebrate this, Lantra Wales are hosting an exclusive awards ceremony to be held on…
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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.
Safe Schools for the Future Launch Webinar
Students deserve better spaces. Join us as we launch a design guide paving the way for future-ready learning environments.
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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

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