Natural Resources Wales has unveiled a five-year strategy that includes selling up to 875,000 cubic metres of timber annually

Natural Resources Wales has revealed plans to sell Welsh timber in a bid to boost net zero ambitions.

The public body revealed its ‘Sustainable Growth and Value Strategy’ for the next five years at the Royal Welsh Show.

The plan includes a timber strategy which states that between 2027 and 2031, it plans to offer between 835,000 and 875,000 cubic metres of timber per year.

This equates to more than a million trees annually.

NRW says this level gives the best balance between managing forests safely and sustainably, protecting future timber supplies and supporting the wood processing industry.

Income generated through commercial activities will be reinvested towards NRW’s well-being goals to support nature’s recovery, build resilience to climate change and minimise pollution.

The strategy was launched by Sarah Jennings, Executive Director of Communications, Customer and Commercial at NRW, and Ben Burggraaf, Chief Executive Officer of Net Zero Industry Wales.

Together, these plans will deliver investment-ready projects for nature and climate, create new sustainable recreation opportunities, and support renewable energy developments on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate.

The Timber Sales and Marketing Plan includes a commitment, following consideration of the sustainable management of natural resources, to bring between 835,000 and 875,000 cubic metres of timber to market each year.

NRW says this will help support Welsh jobs and rural communities and give confidence to the timber sector.
  
Source: brecon-radnor.co.uk