Listed below are some links that we think are useful.

Research / Information

BRE - The Building Research Establishment
TRADA - The Timber Research and Development Association
IWSc - Institute of Wood Science
Forest research
The Centre for Timber Engineering, Napier University
BIOMASS Energy Centre

Trade Bodies / Associations

AHEC - American Hardwood Export Council
BWF - British Woodworking Federation
The British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association
Carpenters’ Company
Glued Laminated Timber Association
The Timber Decking Association
TTF - The Timber Trade Federation
UK Timber Frame Association 
The Trussed Rafter Association
Canada Wood

Certification Bodies

FSC - Forest Stewardship Council
PEFC - Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

Media

TTJ - Timber Trade Journal
Grand Designs
Wood Based Panels International – Journal for the wood based panel industry
Timber in Construction

Government

CPET - The Central Point of Expertise for the Procurement of Timber
Planning Portal – Online planning and building regulations

Other

The Wood Window Alliance
The Doorway - Jobs in the timber industry
Recycle Wood - The sustainable wood information service from WRAP
The Natural Energy Foundation – Information on wood pellets and chips