The Wood Marketing Federation has launched its 'Woodspace' exhibition at the Plan Expo-Eco Build Show at Dublin's RDS.

Minister for State Tony Killeen, who officially opened the stand, said the well-established construction trade event provides an ideal opportunity to showcase the versatility of wood.

Mr Killeen congratulated the Wood Marketing Federation on 'Woodspace', a custom-built exhibition space to promote wood construction and design, using timber from sustainably managed forests.

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It was commissioned by the Wood Marketing Federation and designed by the award-winning architect Ciaran O’Connor.

"Woodspace is a tribute to Irish craftsmanship and illustrates the vibrancy of the Irish Forestry and forest products sector," said the minister.

"The work of the Wood Marketing Federation is vital in ensuring that markets exist for the timber produced in our forests."

He added: "Successful markets are essential to encourage continuity of new planting so that we can enjoy both the highly visible output from the forests, including wood products for construction."

(PR/BMcC)