Red oak was relatively new to British forestry once upon a time, learn how it came to light in Hampshire and it’s uses.

Discover how the Russia-Ukraine war has impacted the timber trade.

From the fruit it bears to its uses, explore everything that’s crucial to know about spanish chestnut.

Beech wood is rising in popularity across the UK. Discover four snapshot facts about beech wood, its properties & how it can be used today.

Ash wood is a hardwood that has been used across the UK for centuries. Discover the key qualities of this versatile wood and how it can be used today.

The ongoing challenge of log shortages from Europe is going to have an impact on prices and availability in 2022. Find out more.

The ongoing challenge of log shortages from Europe is going to have an impact on prices and availability in 2022. Find out more.

In today's environment, finding sustainable solutions is more important than ever before. At WL West & Sons, we're driving sustainability in everything we do.

External timber cladding is a traditional building method that goes back centuries. Discover more about the history & find out more about W L West & Sons.

Use timber wisely, it’s taken years to grow, we should make the most of what we fell and utilise more of the tree, knots and all. Read more.

Sustainable timber is important to our industry. Without new stocks of good timber coming to the market, we couldn't trade. Find out more.