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Woodknowledge Wales

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Not-for-profit, for public good organisation championing forest-based industries for prosperity and wellbeing in Wales.

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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 10h
What can we learn from this year’s Built by Nature Annual Summit? Gary Newman, Chief Executive at Woodknowledge Wales, attended the event and brought back some key insights from the discussions. #RegenerativeApproaches #RegenerativeEconomy #MarketTransformation #Collaboration #BuiltEnvironment
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
What makes wood strong, flexible and useful? On 21 October, Wood material structure and properties will explore wood’s physical and mechanical characteristics, including density, grain and structural performance. #Timber101 #TimberProperties #TimberConstruction #WoodScience #FreeWebinar
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Timber Industry Year Book 2026 is out now Woodknowledge Wales helped shape the 2026 Year Book, with contributions on resilient supply chains, home-grown timber, schools and healthy homes. #TimberIndustryYearBook #KnowledgeSharing #TimberSector #HomeGrownTimber #TimberSupplyChain
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We're visiting a social housing development near completion On 8 October, Social Housing Developers CoP members will visit Grŵp Cynefin’s 11-home development in Denbigh, followed by a hybrid CoP session. #CommunitiesOfPractice #SocialHousing #HousingDevelopment #TimberHousing #BuiltEnvironment
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ready to strengthen your timber specification skills? Join us in Cardiff on 22 October for a practical Timber 101 course covering species, strength, durability, moisture and service classes. #Timber101 #TimberSpecification #TimberEngineering #TimberConstruction #TimberIndustry
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Timber 101 continues on 7 October! Trees to commercial timber species will explore how tree growth affects timber, differences between softwoods and hardwoods, commercial species in the UK and Europe and home-grown timber. #Timber101 #TimberSpecies #HomeGrownTimber #TimberConstruction #FreeWebinar
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Introducing: The Timber Supply Chain Innovation and Resilience Project This 12-month collaborative project with FILROS Timber Consultancy and the BioComposites Centre hopes to strengthen Wales’ timber supply chains. #WelshTimber #TimberSupplyChain #TimberInnovation #WelshWood
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Could new equipment help you do more with less? The SMART Capital Equipment Fund offers up to £250k to Wales-based organisations to improve productivity and resource efficiency. Application deadline: 25 September #SMARTCapitalEquipmentFund #Funding #CircularEconomy #Productivity #Innovation
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What skills does Wales need to support its future economy? The Welsh Government is seeking evidence for a new Skills Audit for Wales, exploring future skills and labour market trends. Submission closes 25 September. #SkillsAuditforWales #WelshEconomy #SkillsDevelopment #LabourMarket #SkillsPolicy
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We’re pleased to welcome Pro Silva to the Woodknowledge Wales network. The European federation promotes close-to-nature forestry across 25 countries, balancing biodiversity, climate and soil protection with timber production. #ProSilva #WoodknowledgeWalesMembership #SustainableForestry
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Timber 101 is back! Our free webinar series, Timber 101, returns this autumn with seven online sessions, open to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of timber. #Timber101 #TimberConstruction #TimberSpecification #LowCarbonConstruction #CPD
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
What’s moving in the world of regenerative materials? Our recent guest feature in Futurebuild Industry Insider explores this question, focusing on four key areas supply, demand, procurement and finance. #RegenerativeMaterials #RegenerativeConstruction #BetterBuiltEnvironment #TaiaryCyd
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
How can procurement create greater environmental and social value? ROOT to Market makes it easier for clients to procure bio-based and circular products, with surplus reinvested into communities. #ROOTtoMarket #SustainableProcurement #CircularConstruction #BioBasedMaterials #SocialValue
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Interested in how to build a Passivhaus? PYC Construction is hosting an Open Day on 9th September in Bala, North Wales. The event will explore how to build a Passivhaus with the team behind Ty Du. #Passivhaus #EcoBuild #SelfBuild #SustainableArchitecture #LowEnergyHouse
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Congratulations to the finalists of the Structural Timber Awards 2026! Our own Clara Koehler was recently a judge, helping to recognise the achievements and excellence being delivered across the sector. #STAwards26 #StructuralTimberAwards #StructuralTimber #TimberConstruction #TimberIndustry
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Welcome to our new member: Solid Structures An engineering firm delivering solid solutions to complex challenges, across structures, infrastructure + large civils projects, Solid Structures (UK) Ltd is a unique combination of partnership, expertise, innovation + integrity.
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Structural Engineers Oxfordshire | Solid Engineering Solutions
Need solid engineering solutions? Hire the best structural engineers Oxfordshire, we use bespoke approach in delivering solid solutions and infrastructure.
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Woodknowledge Wales participated at the PLEA 2026 (Passive and Low Energy Architecture) Conference in San José, Costa Rica, one of the world's leading international conferences on sustainable architecture and the built environment. Find out more: woodknowledge.wales/woodknowledg... #PLEA2026
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Woodknowledge Wales at PLEA26 (Passive and Low Energy Architecture) Conference - Woodknowledge Wales
Woodknowledge Wales at PLEA 2026 (Passive and Low Energy Architecture) Conference in San José, Costa Rica
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Education and Training: Building Skills for a Timber-Based Future in Wales This report summarises Woodknowledge Wales’ progress in the Education and Training strand of Phase 2 of the Home-Grown Homes Project: woodknowledge.wales/education-an... #HomeGrownHomes #TimberSkills #EducationTraining
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Education and Training: Building Skills for a Timber-Based Future in Wales - Woodknowledge Wales
This report summarises Woodknowledge Wales’ progress in the Education and Training strand of Phase 2 of the Home-Grown Homes Project. It shows how developing a stronger skills pipeline — from schools…
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Congratulations to Chris Jones from Woodknowledge Wales, who was awarded the Martin Bishop Award from Confor. Named after the late National Manager for Wales, the award is given to individuals for outstanding service to forestry. #ForestryAward #Silviculture
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Welcome to our new member: Grown in Britain Working at every stage of the forest product supply chain to support the use of UK timber, GiB certification reduces unnecessary imports, by encouraging + supporting active + sustainable management of our own forests + woodlands.
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Grown in Britain
Grown in Britain works at every stage of the forest product supply chain to support the use of UK timber.
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
White Paper on Rural Proofing & Environmental Sustainability published Consultation open until 14 October The Welsh Government is seeking views on new statutory rural proofing duty; and environmental reforms. Consultation details from: www.gov.wales/rural-proofi... We will be responding.
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Are you working in a smaller scale sawmill, as a timber framer, or are an architect or forester? We're leading a study tour in September to Scotland to see homegrown timber used in all aspects of timber construction. Booking details from: woodknowledge.wales/scottish-stu... #StudyTour2026
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Scottish study tour, 08-12 September - Woodknowledge Wales
Led by John Sweeny (Sawmills Coordinator, Woodknowledge Wales), this tour will provide an opportunity to see homegrown timber used in all aspects of timber construction. Visits The tour will look at…
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We're pleased to present the Local Timber Supply Chain Review: the findings of a detailed survey and interview programme with small sawmillers across Wales. Read more here: woodknowledge.wales/local-timber... #LocalTimberSupplyChainReview #Sawmillers
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Local Timber Supply Chain Review - Woodknowledge Wales
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…
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Woodknowledge Wales welcomes the Government’s continued focus on improving fire safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and has sent a response to the 2026 Consultation on Proposed Changes to Approved Document B (England). Read more here: woodknowledge.wales/response-to-...
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Response to the 2026 Consultation on Building Regulations Approved Document B: Fire safety (England) - Woodknowledge Wales
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 ...
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Diwrnod gwych arall yn Sioe Frenhinol Cymru – yn gwrando ac yn dysgu, yn cyfnewid arferion gorau ac yn rhannu gwybodaeth. Another great day at the Royal Welsh Show, listening and learning, exchanging best practice and sharing knowledge. #Forestry #Timber #Wales #RuralEconomy #SustainableGrowth
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Mae'n braf cwrdd â chymaint o bobl sydd â diddordeb mewn gweithio gyda choed, neu sydd eisoes yn eu defnyddio yn eu bywydau bob dydd. Lovely to meet so many people interested in working with, or already using timber in their daily life #Forestry #Timber #Wales #RuralEconomy #Woodlands
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Bu llawer o ymgysylltu ar ein stondin yn Sioe Frenhinol Cymru gydag Adran Coedwigaeth Llywodraeth Cymru Lots of engagement on our stand at the Royal Welsh Show with the Forestry department of the Welsh Government #Forestry #Timber #Wales #RuralEconomy #Woodlands #SustainableGrowth
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Edrych a dysgu ar y safle am reoli tir fferm yn Gwm Farm yng Nghaersws (Woodknowledge Wales Digwyddiad Cyfnewid Gwybodaeth Coetiroedd Fferm a Chynhyrchu Incwm) Looking and learning on site about farmland management at Cwm Farm in Caersws (Farm Woodlands & Income Generation Knowledge Exchange Event)
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Mae'n braf gweld nifer mawr yn mynychu ein hail ddigwyddiad cyfnewid gwybodaeth ar goedwigoedd fferm a chynhyrchu incwm, heddiw yn y Drenewydd. Great to see a large turnout for our second Farm Woodlands & Income Generation Knowledge Exchange Event, today in Newtown.
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Presenoldeb da yn ein digwyddiad cyfnewid gwybodaeth am goedwigoedd fferm yn Llanvetherine heddiw. Good attendance at our Farm Woodlands Knowledge Exchange Event, today in Llanvetherine.
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The Woodknowledge Wales team out earning a well-deserved break and enjoying the sun after WoodBUILD2026 this week. Great photo :) #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Gary Newman giving the “famous last words of the conference” #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Andy Pitman from Filros Timber Consultancy looks at Appearance grades and rules for softwoods in the "Making the Grade" breakout session. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Dr Morwenna Spear from the University of Wales, Bangor, talks at the "Making the grade: unlocking opportunities for a variety of timber species and reclaimed timber" breakout session about appearance grading. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Here, Crawford Wright, from the Department for Education, is presenting at the “Healthy Schools” session. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Mark McKenna, from Down to Earth, sharing the insightful stories behind the Sustainable Schools Challenge at the "Healthy schools for healthy kids and futures: rethinking materials for public buildings" session this afternoon. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Richard Farmer from Gwynedd Council takes the stage at the "Healthy schools for healthy kids and futures: rethinking materials for public buildings", describing the journey of reusing building materials to build the new Bontnewydd school. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Phil O'Leary from Filros Timber Consultancy starts off "Making the Grade", setting the history of timber grading in context and explaining the history of grading. Followed by Dan Ridley-Ellis from Edinburgh Napier University, who talks about the quality of timber grading. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The "Making wood work for rural communities" breakout session is busy as Tom Henderson from Woodknowledge Wales talks about the theme of shortening the wood chain and strengthening local timber economies in Wales. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A quick revisit to "Making the Grade", where Dan Ridley-Ellis explains appearance grading. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Seb Lann-Lomas, Associate and Passivhaus Designer, Lead of Perform+ sharing his experience on delivering sustainable schools in the "Healthy schools for healthy kids and futures: rethinking materials for public buildings" breakout session. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The afternoon breakout sessions are about to get underway. Here's the "Healthy schools for healthy kids and futures: rethinking materials for public buildings" about to start. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The ROOT to Market Group discussions on the "Vision' 'Barriers' 'Opportunities' 'Asks' from a particular persona: architect, manufacturer, client, and supplier. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Paul Newman from the Structural Timber Association (STA), showing the potential for woodfibre insulation at the "Woodfibre insulation – yesterday’s niche, tomorrow’s mainstream?" breakout session. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The Ownership, Stewardship and the Future Timber Supply of Wales session is underway with talks from Luke Cross from Tilhill Forestry. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Plenary 1: The devil’s in the detail – questions that matter Charlie Luxton (Charlie Luxton Design) talks about cost and carbon, answering questions from the delegates. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Here's the parallel breakout session "ROOT to Market: Scaling Regenerative Materials through Procurement" #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
It's a busy room for Plenary 4 this afternoon! #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Mark McKenna, from Down to Earth, reminding us about Nelson Mandela’s great quote: "It always seems impossible until it's done" Plenary 3: Leading from the now – working with communities. #WoodBUILD2026
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Woodknowledge Wales @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Ben Rawlence CEO, Black Mountain College, discussing the challenges and opportunities of working with communities during the panel session this afternoon. #WoodBUILD2026
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