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Wood and wood products

Practical guidance on the safety, health and environmental protection aspects of working with wood and wood products.

For further information see the NetRegs guidance:

For more information on the code of practive for safe design and operation of timber treatment installations, please visit the Wood Protection Association website:

  • Recovering wood wastes

    Over 7.5 million tonnes of wood wastes are produced each year in England and Wales and more than six million tonnes (80 per cent) are landfilled.