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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 8d

🌳If you want to make a difference and help tackle climate change in your career, think about forestry! 🌳

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#ForestryCareers #ClimateAction #ClimateChangeAwareness

cymruclimate on Instagram: "🌲Os ydych chi eisiau gwneud gwahaniaeth a helpu i fynd i'r afael â newid yn yr hinsawdd yn eich gyrfa, meddyliwch am goedwigaeth! …"

🌲Os ydych chi eisiau gwneud gwahaniaeth a helpu i fynd i'r afael â newid yn yr hinsawdd yn eich gyrfa, meddyliwch am goedwigaeth! 🌳If you want to make a difference and help tackle climate change in your career, think about forestry!Dyma rai pobl go iawn sy'n gweithio yn y sector i ddweud wrthych chi bopeth amdano. 👋Here are some real people working in the sector to tell you all about it.👋 #ForestryCareers #Coedwigaeth #NewidHinsawdd #ClimateAction #GreenJobs #CymunedCoedwig

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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 9d

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 10d

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 13d

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 14d

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 15d

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 16d

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 16d

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 17d

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Sep 5

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Sep 4

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Sep 3

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Sep 2

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Sep 1

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.

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Survey | Help accelerate the reuse of timber in construction in the UK : Timber Development UK

We want to hear from you! To help advance the reuse of timber in construction in the UK, a group of academics and practitioners have created a survey. As the UK transitions toward a net-zero economy,…

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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Sep 1

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Aug 29

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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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Aug 29

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.

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Toby Maclean shortlisted for two Structural Timber Awards - Woodknowledge Wales

The Wash House, a low-impact amenities building showcasing reclaimed materials, local timber, and circular design principles has been nominated in both Retail and Leisure and Low Energy categories

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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Aug 29

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.

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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

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#SafeSchools #LowCarbonDesign

Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.

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Specifying and selecting timber - what's the criteria? Timber 101 webinar 1

One of seven expert-led webinars in the Timber 101 series, which will explore understanding timber – from tree to specification

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