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greater use of wood products in
mainstream UK construction.
Industry investment is helping to meet
this demand, with more companies
expanding manufacturing capacity,
modernising processing facilities,
and strengthening their due diligence
to ensure transparency and quality.
Certi昀椀cation schemes, environmental
product declarations, and digital tools
are playing a growing role in enabling
speci昀椀ers, merchants, and contractors
to make informed choices.
However, opportunities come alongside
challenges. The sector continues to face
evolving regulation, shifting consumer
expectations, and the need to close
continuing skills gaps across forestry,
design, and construction.
In this issue, you’ll 昀椀nd our analysis
of market trends, updates on industry
initiatives, product developments, and
examples of timber in action across
residential, commercial, and landscape
design. As always, our aim is to provide
practical information to help you
navigate a fast-changing marketplace
and make con昀椀dent decisions.
Timber’s role in creating a low-carbon,
high-quality built environment has
never been clearer. By continuing to
invest in innovation, collaboration,
and sustainability, our sector is well
positioned to deliver lasting value. We
hope you enjoy this issue, and if you
have insights, projects, or innovations to
share, reach out to us – we’d love to hear
from you!
Jennie Ward
Editor, Supplying Timber
Navigating a
challenging market
Welcome to the Autumn 2025 edition
of Supplying Timber, bringing together
the latest updates, market data, and
technical insight for the UK timber
industry.
This year has seen a return to growth
in timber and panel import volumes,
while interest in low-carbon construction
continues to drive demand for
sustainable materials. Timber remains
central to e昀昀orts to decarbonise the
built environment, o昀昀ering a renewable
alternative to carbon-intensive
building products. At the same time,
the Government’s updated Timber in
Construction Roadmap has signalled
a stronger policy focus on domestic
forestry, circular supply chains, and
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