Dr Anna Brown

Celebrating the timber in our lives

Dr Anna Brown, 10 March 2025 - Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management

Dr Anna Brown, Director of Forest Services at the Forestry Commission, explores the ways that timber shapes our daily lives. This blog celebrates craftsmanship, sustainability and innovation behind one of nature’s most remarkable resources.

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