Not-for-profit, for public good organisation championing forest-based industries for prosperity and wellbeing in Wales.https://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mvkleujlnq22What 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 #SkillsPolicy15 Sep 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkleujlnq22https://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mva3y3y5ja2lWe’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 #SustainableForestry11 Sep 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mva3y3y5ja2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mv3ikmtobm2sTimber 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 #CPD09 Sep 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3ikmtobm2shttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3muwe73a7g22zWhat’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 #TaiaryCyd07 Sep 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwe73a7g22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3muhbd7xn7r2tHow 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 #SocialValue01 Sep 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhbd7xn7r2thttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mtiyhe3lbf2sInterested 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 #LowEnergyHouse20 Aug 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtiyhe3lbf2shttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mte666mja324Congratulations 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 #TimberIndustry18 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mte666mja324https://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mssrpha35j2xWelcome 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. https://solid-engineering.co.uk/11 Aug 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssrpha35j2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mspootkpyb2fWoodknowledge 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: https://woodknowledge.wales/woodknowledge-wales-at-plea26-conference-passive-and-low-energy-architecture/ #PLEA202610 Aug 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspootkpyb2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3msi7sgzqe624Education 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: https://woodknowledge.wales/education-and-training-building-skills-for-a-timber-based-future-in-wales/ #HomeGrownHomes #TimberSkills #EducationTraining07 Aug 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msi7sgzqe624https://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3msfmtcfcbl2hCongratulations 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 #Silviculture06 Aug 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfmtcfcbl2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3msdnxkosmi2dWelcome 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. https://www.growninbritain.org/05 Aug 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdnxkosmi2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3msd6upaw3u2sWhite 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: https://www.gov.wales/rural-proofing-and-environmental-sustainability-white-paper We will be responding.05 Aug 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msd6upaw3u2shttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3msba2c3yg62pAre 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: https://woodknowledge.wales/scottish-study-tour-05-09-may/ #StudyTour202604 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msba2c3yg62phttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3msalvffzm42pWe'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: https://woodknowledge.wales/local-timber-supply-chain-review/ #LocalTimberSupplyChainReview #Sawmillers04 Aug 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msalvffzm42phttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3ms6uyjsmh22jWoodknowledge 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: https://woodknowledge.wales/response-to-the-2026-consultation-on-proposed-changes-to-approved-document-b/03 Aug 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6uyjsmh22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mrd3lbhplc2aDiwrnod 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 #SustainableGrowth23 Jul 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd3lbhplc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mrcpggc24226Mae'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 #Woodlands23 Jul 2026 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcpggc24226https://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mrckccqg7k2xBu 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 #SustainableGrowth23 Jul 2026 09:41 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrckccqg7k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mqrgv3dpe22qEdrych 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)16 Jul 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrgv3dpe22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mqrfrjxkls2qMae'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.16 Jul 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrfrjxkls2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mqm6kzi4uc2jPresenoldeb da yn ein digwyddiad cyfnewid gwybodaeth am goedwigoedd fferm yn Llanvetherine heddiw. Good attendance at our Farm Woodlands Knowledge Exchange Event, today in Llanvetherine.14 Jul 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqm6kzi4uc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mpnz37sskk22The Woodknowledge Wales team out earning a well-deserved break and enjoying the sun after WoodBUILD2026 this week. Great photo :) #WoodBUILD202602 Jul 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpnz37sskk22https://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mpludqxo642hGary Newman giving the “famous last words of the conference” #WoodBUILD202601 Jul 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpludqxo642hhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mplojh2bi622Andy Pitman from Filros Timber Consultancy looks at Appearance grades and rules for softwoods in the "Making the Grade" breakout session. #WoodBUILD202601 Jul 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplojh2bi622https://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mplnn3nkr223Dr 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. #WoodBUILD202601 Jul 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplnn3nkr223https://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mplmt2vpze2mHere, Crawford Wright, from the Department for Education, is presenting at the “Healthy Schools” session. #WoodBUILD202601 Jul 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplmt2vpze2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mplmsg2dkn26Mark 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. #WoodBUILD202601 Jul 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplmsg2dkn26https://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mpllxlhwvu2mRichard 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. #WoodBUILD202601 Jul 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpllxlhwvu2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/woodknowledgewales.bsky.social/post/3mpll4yah7j2xPhil 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. #WoodBUILD202601 Jul 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:kfqnpuzecdjdba3cfgtlbql6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpll4yah7j2x