The Federation, which is also urging its members to sign up, has commited to a range of good practice in dealing with stakeholders, including health & safety and environmental best practice.

“The wood industry is part of the construction industry and it is right we stand up and be counted,” said TTF chief executive John White.

“We have a good story to tell and one we need our customers to hear if we are to challenge competing building materials for market share. I would like to see as many members of the TTF sign up to the document as possible.”