What is the problem for UK grown wood right now?

Many foresters and woodworkers want to see the UK use more homegrown wood. But, it has been hard to source and sell hardwood and quality softwood timber grown in the UK. The UK is currently the second largest importer of forest products after China.

Importing timber puts pressure on international forests and releases carbon through shipping miles. We have a perfect climate for nature-rich forests of hardwoods and quality softwoods right here. They bring many added benefits for the environment and the economy. We also have amazing independent sawmills where craftsmanship and technology combine to produce beautiful sawn wood. CloudForest supports these nature-rich forests and the businesses that work with them.

Buying local forest products means you’re supporting local businesses, from foresters and sawmills to craftspeople. Selecting wood from the wide range of tree species grown here, rather than importing, will deliver more diverse UK forests.

And by making these nature-rich forests more profitable, we’ll get more of them. They’ll be better managed and healthier. It’s a virtuous circle, great for the local environment, the economy and the planet.