Green tech is proud to sponsor CLA North’s Beyond the Bark and Timber: the social and economic value of forests and trees.
Taking place at Alnwick Castle on Thursday, 30 April 2026, the event will bring together woodland owners and managers, land managers, foresters and farmers who are interested in the amenity value of trees and woodland.
Organised by CLA North and the Forestry Commission, the conference will focus on helping those wanting to diversify their woodland and forests for income and activities by introducing a ‘people’ element. This event seeks to identify a variety of case studies and explore their successes and challenges in doing this.
The day will run from 9.30 am until 3 pm, and attendees will hear from an impressive line-up of speakers exploring how trees and woodlands contribute to communities, recreation, biodiversity, and the wider rural economy. The conference will showcase practical examples of how forests can deliver social, environmental and economic benefits.
Highlights include:
• Insightful presentations from leading woodland and land management experts
• Case studies of successful woodland diversification
• Networking opportunities with specialists, policy makers and fellow landowners
Adam Topliss, Key Account Manager at Green tech, comments, “Green tech is proud to sponsor CLA North’s ‘Beyond the Bark and Timber’ conference. Events like this are so important for highlighting the social and economic value of our woodlands and helping explore new opportunities beyond traditional timber. We’re looking forward to supporting knowledge-sharing, inspiring innovation, and celebrating the vital role forests play in our communities and rural economy."
The conference is open to CLA members and non-members. To secure your place visit My CLA > MY CLA > Events > Event Details, call 01748 90 7070 or email north@cla.org.uk
