NEW Focus on Forestry First (FFF) is a three year project funded by the Welsh Assembly Government/EU for forestry and related industries in the trees and timber sector.
Through the project businesses can:
- have training plans drawn up free of charge
- access up to 100% funding for training courses
- maintain and access training records through the secure project database
The project is being managed by MWMAC Ltd, a company with a strong background in providing support and training in this Industry sector.

Wood Combustion Basics A very interesting slide show from American company Intertek

Wood as fuel Technical Supplement from the excellent Biomass energy Centre

The Woodland Skills Centre offers a range of popular courses including green woodwork, bushcraft and charcoal burning

Co-Generation and Renewables: Solutions for a Low-Carbon Energy Future - a report by the International Energy Agency

Established in 2006, Coppicewood College is a small educational charity dedicated to the promotion of traditional woodland management through sustainable methods, which includes coppicing and the use of hand tools and the role of firewood.

FC Wales Timber Marketing Strategy 2011 - 16 Forestry Commission Wales has unveiled details of the way it intends to sell trees from the forests it looks after.

Welsh Assembly Government - Consultation Document

A Living Wales – a new framework for our environment, our countryside and our seas Read it here or go to the WAG page

The Micro Generation Certification Scheme - MCS has been developed to provide consumers with an assurance that microgeneration products and installation companies meet a robust set of standards. The MCS is also linked to financial incentives such as Feed in Tariffs.

Here is a NEW OLD Approach - Rowan Working Horses is run by Kate Mobbs-Morgan. She is based on the outskirts of Monmouth from where she is well placed to consider contracts in Wales, the Midlands and the South and South West of the country. Kate works with her Ardenne horses, Kipp and the up and coming young Sol.

Soliftec - The Solid Fuel Technology Institute is a technical information source for the domestic solid fuel heating industry in Britain and Ireland. This Fuel cost calculator will enable you to compare the cost of heating using different fuel types Click here to view

This is a valuable guide to domestice heating with wood produced by Euroheat. Click to view it here!

Many other parts of the UK are also developing their wood fuel supply chain Wood Energy Scotland have produced this concise seven point check list to help you determine what wood fuel system is right for you
Click here to view

This book answers common questions about heating with wood and installation of a domestic system. The author Chris Laughton FIDHEE is a long time member of Woodfuel Wales and is well respected in the industry
Click to buy it here!