Wood is a precious resource that is a very versatile material and so can be readily reused. By recycling timber instead of sending it to landfill we push it up the waste hierarchy and reduce the need for imported timber, and decrease the negative environmental impact of the felling, processing and transport associated with it. Also, our lightweight trucks use much less fuel than a skip lorry, thus reducing carbon and pollution emissions in that way too.

Rescuing wood provides endless opportunities for creating jobs, training and volunteering roles for local people who may be marginalised from the labour market. We provide on-the-job training, work experience, and social connections to improve the confidence, skills and employability of our volunteers. We have volunteering opportunities at every stage of wood recycling process shown above, click here to read more.