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The National Forestry Conference has been organised by the CLA, Forestry Commission and Grown in Britain. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Commerciality through connectivity’. Speakers, including Forestry Commission Chair, Baroness Barbara Young and Forestry Commissioner, Paul Brannen, will explore how stronger connections across the supply chain, industry and policy landscape can unlock commercial opportunities and drive success.

Timber 101 is a free CPD-friendly series from Woodknowledge Wales, tailored for professionals across the built environment, procurement teams, housing developers, designers, and anyone aiming to expand their knowledge of timber as a contemporary construction material.

This session focuses on the biological foundation of timber and how the growth processes of trees impact its structure and characteristics.

We will explore:
• The difference between softwoods and hardwoods
• How tree growth habits affect timber characteristics
• The naming of trees and timber – and the confusion this can cause
• Common commercial species used in the UK and Europe
• Opportunities and limitations of home-grown timber

This session will help attendees understand the link between forest and final product – and the importance of choosing the right species for the right job.