Transporting Timber on Public Roads 2026

This updated UK wide guidance is aimed at supporting local authorities and the forest industry in mitigating the impact of timber haulage on the rural road network. The document outlines good practice for how the forest industry engages with local authorities and other stakeholders to manage timber transport responsibly. It reflects voluntary, collaborative approaches developed by the sector to reduce impacts on communities and other road users, while supporting a sustainable, productive forest industry.

This is accompanied by a series of Our Timber; Our Roads; Our Communities guides, summary versions that explain the purpose of timber transport and the voluntary good-practice measures that have been developed. These documents together provide both an accessible overview and detailed reference for practitioners, local authorities, and community organisations.

• Our Timber; Our Roads; Our Communities: A Guide to Transporting Timber
• Our Timber; Our Roads; Our Communities: A Local Authority Guide to Transporting Timber
• Our Timber; Our Roads; Our Communities: A Community Guide to Transporting Timber.

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