Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. The distinctive former Craigwell Brewery on Calton Road, Edinburgh, its historic stonework and timber-clad upper floors beautifully illuminated by the crisp winter sunlight.

England, Tyne & Wear, Gateshead. Dunston Staiths, opened in 1893 to transport coal along the River Tyne, is believed to be the largest timber structure in Europe.

England, Tyne & Wear, Gateshead. Dunston Staiths, opened in 1893 to transport coal along the River Tyne, is believed to be the largest timber structure in Europe.

England, Tyne & Wear, Gateshead. Dunston Staiths, opened in 1893 to transport coal along the River Tyne, is believed to be the largest timber structure in Europe.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) in a remnant of the ancient Caledonian Forest near Grantown in the Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) in a remnant of the ancient Caledonian Forest near Grantown in the Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) in a remnant of the ancient Caledonian Forest near Grantown in the Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) in a remnant of the ancient Caledonian Forest near Grantown in the Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. The felling of trees is a common sight in the borders region. The wild, open terrain of the region provides a number of suitable locations for the planting of forest plantations.

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Scaffolding manufactured from local timber, at a building site in Sapa.

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Scaffolding manufactured from local timber, at a building site in Sapa.