The Hand Crafted Timber Co. was created by Steve Woodley, a forester, arborist and green woodworker. He is involved in the day-to-day management of over 500 acres of Essex woodland and is well established as a trainer in the forestry and arboriculture sector.

Steve's talent for applying a high-quality finish to timber came to light when, in association with his friend Steve Westover, he provided timber for a reproduction Anglo-Saxon house at the West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village.

His fascination with bygone ways of timber conversion means that his skills are sought after for public demonstrations and by specialist project managers.