A two day visit to Jersey was undertaken by Evolving Forests, Assemble and Material Cultures.

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Update on Timber Potential and Community Interest

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Our audit of damaged and wind-blown trees revealed significant potential for using timber from various species in structural applications, interior joinery, furniture, exterior joinery, street furniture, and ecological restoration. Unfortunately, this valuable resource is rapidly degrading due to clearance work or being left to rot.

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We visited several sites to explore how this rescued timber could be reused, including high-profile locations in St Helier, housing projects, and temporary pavilions for events. However, the immediate need is for a processing hub with a sawmill, timber-drying kiln, storage, and workspace—ideally constructed from the storm-damaged timber.

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Public meetings in St Helier and at the Jersey Showground were oversubscribed, drawing interest from government ministers, environmental organisations, tree surgeons, architects, planners, and developers.

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There is considerable interest in using this limited-time timber and addressing broader issues of local material supply, sustainable land use, resilient woodland management, and woodland planting.

(Jez Ralph - Evolving Forests)

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