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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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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
#TaiArYCyd #GreenEconomy #SwanseaEvents #NetworkingEvent #WalesBusiness
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 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/
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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 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.
Together, we’re building a better future for people, places, and the planet.
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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.
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/
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/
November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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/
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/
https://www.4theregion.org.uk/green-economy-conference-2025/
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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/
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
#TaiArYCyd #GreenEconomy #SwanseaEvents #NetworkingEvent #WalesBusiness
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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
#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:
Blue Planet Prize Winner links democracy’s survival to nature recovery
“Failure to protect democracy increasingly means failure to protect the planet.”
As Highland Rewilding CEO Jeremy Leggett receives the Blue Planet Prize in Tokyo this week, this video, based on his…
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October 31, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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.
Leading experts explore global building stability, and how environmental factors such as temperature and humidity affect structures.
HRB structural typologies: mass timber design - building stability - The Institution of Structural Engineers
Leading experts explore global building stability, and how environmental factors such as temperature and humidity affect structures. Learn how to manage these factors through design. The second in a…
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October 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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.
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
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#BuiltByNature #ResponsibleTimberConstruction
October 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
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
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#TimberCertification
October 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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
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.
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
woodknowledge.wales
October 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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.
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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October 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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.
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’.
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.
woodknowledge.wales
October 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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’.
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...
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...
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...
www.istructe.org
October 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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...
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
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
October 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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
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...
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...
October 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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...
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! 🌳
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#ForestryCareers #ClimateAction #ClimateChangeAwareness
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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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October 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🌳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
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#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.
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#SustainableForestry #ForestryStandards #ForestryWales
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#SustainableForestry #ForestryStandards #ForestryWales
ICF Events
ICF delivers arboricultural and forestry events across the UK for members and the sector who continuing professional development.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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
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.
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.
woodknowledge.wales
September 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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.
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
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.
woodknowledge.wales
September 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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
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...
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...
September 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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...
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.
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September 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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...
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.
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#TimberConstruction #LowCarbon
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#TimberConstruction #LowCarbon
September 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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
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.
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?
asbp.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
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...
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...
September 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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...
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...