Timber

The development of the British timber industry, using wood from Britain's forests, has been a major success story.  As a result of major investments in processing capacity during the last 20 years, the industry has been independently estimated to provide over £7 billion annually to UK GDP, and directly employs some 167,000 people in growing, harvesting and processing trees across the UK.

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Timber Facts and Figures

What's of interest

Timber from sustainably managed forests is one of the most environmentally friendly materials available. For more information on the environmental credentials of wood visit the wood. for good website

The Forestry Commission selected the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label for all of its timber because it is recognised by more consumers and is supported by most environmental groups.