December 2025 News from the Sawmill
Welcome to our December newsletter
As the year comes to a close, we’re ending with what matters most to us: nature, woodlands and British timber.
With the Environmental Improvement Plan now published, this issue looks at what it means for woodland management, home-grown timber and how policy is starting to catch up.
Inside, you’ll find a new Wildlands case study, two short reads on policy and practical management, and a look at how biodiversity is being measured in smarter ways.
How Policy Is Finally Catching Up
This article explores how the Environmental Improvement Plan aligns with the National Wood Strategy – and why that matters for British timber, long-term supply and resilient, well-managed woodlands.
What Does Woodland Management Really Mean?
What does woodland management actually involve? This piece looks at the hands-on work behind healthy woodlands, from planning and species choice to the decisions that support biodiversity and a reliable supply of British timber.
NatureMetrics
After hearing NatureMetrics speak at the Grown in Britain / CLA conference, Tom was struck by how eDNA is changing the way biodiversity is measured. By analysing DNA in soil, water and air, it offers a practical way to track change and evidence environmental outcomes.
Wildlands Wildlife Tower
Our latest case study looks at the Wildlife Tower at Wildlands, built using British-grown Brimstone® ash. Designed to support wildlife while keeping carbon low, it’s a great example of thoughtful material choice in action.
Thank you for reading, and for your continued interest in our work throughout the year.
We wish you a very good end to 2025 and all the best for 2026.
