Benefits of timber: resources from other organisations
Updated 28 March 2025
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These resources contain advice from environmental and forestry organisations outside of the Forestry Commission.
Timber uses and why we fell trees: Forestry England
Forestry England sustainably manage the nation鈥檚 forests to produce over a million tonnes of timber each year. Read about why they fell trees and how they end up in your home:
From tree planting to wood products: Confor
Watch this short animated film showing the link between tree planting and the wood products in our home and surroundings.
Watch:
The power of sustainable forests: TedX Talks
Kathy Abusow shares how well managed forests provide products and benefits that help society at large. A reminder of all the many things forests provide, from air, water to beds
Watch the TedX Talk: .
Coniferous plantations: Wildlife Trusts
Coniferous plantations can support species that would otherwise be absent from the landscape. Read about .
Market insight: Forest Research and Tilhill Forestry
The latest 聽produced by Forest Research on 14 November 2024 show how timber prices have increased.
The 聽by Tilhill Forestry gives an in-depth look at the country鈥檚 commercial forestry and woodland investment market.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
FSC鈥檚 certification system enables businesses and consumers to choose wood products that support responsible forestry. Read more about their forest management certification on the .
Further resources on commercial forestry
Read more about how landowners can benefit from commercial forestry.
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