How will woodlands be managed in the future?
Woodlands can be managed for various objectives depending on the site and the landowner’s aspirations. These include: nature conservation, landscape, heritage, recreation or public access, along with the potential for timber production and other commercial activities. Woodfuel (both logs and chips) are important incentives for thinning and felling and the basis of sound management in the future . The National Forest Company works to develop the market for these as well as craft and niche markets for certain timbers. Larger broadleaf timber can be used for furniture making and fencing products, but many niche markets exist for all sizes and shapes of timber. Softwood timber from conifer trees is used in the construction, fencing, fibreboard and woodchip markets. Paper and cardboard can also be produced from the felled timber.
