Talking Timber Podcast

About Talking Timber Podcast

Welcome to Talking Timber, the podcast where we explore everything wood—its role in the building industry, its impact on the environment, and the innovations shaping its future. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry experts, sustainable forestry advocates, architects, and timber innovators, diving into the latest trends and challenges in the timber and wood products sector. From traditional craftsmanship to cutting-edge timber technologies like cross-laminated timber (CLT) and engineered wood, we’re here to unpack how this versatile material is transforming construction.

Publisher

Talking Timber Podcast

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Dec 2024

Latest episode

7 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Sept 2026

   The Special Story of Spruce

   Jenny Bailey of Tales from Mother Earth talks about her successful book for schools ‘Sitka Spruce – The Amazing Timber Tree’ which describes the environmental, social and economic value of spruce in a page-turning story for children. She is joined by project supporters Gary Newman, CEO of WoodKnowledge Wales, and Daragh Little, MD of Veon Forestry, Ecology and Arboriculture.

2. 

   10 Aug 2026

   Accoya On The Advance!

   Output is increasing, new markets are being developed. Keith and Mike talk to Laura Keily and Siân Moreton of Accsys Technologies about the continuing progress of the company’s leading modified wood brand Accoya.

3. 

   6 Jul 2026

   How a 50-Year Timber Industry Veteran Transformed Challenges into Opportunities | Chris Sutton

   Most of the industry’s leading figures talk about the real challenges and opportunities in timber, yet few have the insight and passion like Chris Sutton, a veteran with 50 years in the game. After a career filled with innovation, resilience, and unwavering ethics, Chris reveals behind-the-scenes stories from his time at James Latham, from pioneering sustainable timber initiatives to facing industry crises head-on. His journey underscores the importance of integrity, collaboration, and embrac...

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