Forest industries are important to the economy of Cornwall and each year there is a great effort made at the show to promote and explain the many aspects of forestry.

At the centre of the exhibit is a forestry barn, built in the traditional way from Cornish timber.

It promotes locally-grown timber and shows the different varieties of wood off to their best advantage.

You will also be able to get close to birds of prey that need a woodland habitat for their survival.

Many businesses and organisations exhibit here and there is an active programme of interesting and entertaining events in the ring.

The biennial woodlands competition staged by the RCAA aims to promote the development of woods and forestry in the county and will be held in 2012. Winners are announced at the show.

Situated adjacent to the Flower Show

In addition to the above ring events, the Forestry Area features a diverse range of displays highlighting all aspects of forestry – commercial, environmental and social - throughout the three days in and around the Forestry Barn.

Woodlands Competition

This competition takes place every two years and offers a range of categories covering all aspect of woodland and their management.

There are classes covering recreation, management, renovation, conservation and new plantings

A new category for 2012 is for any business operating in Cornwall with the primary objective of using and adding value to round timber produced in the county.

Judges will look at examples of value-added products and take into consideration the efficiency of the business, environmental factors, quality of workmanship, local marketing, simplicity or complexity of the process from wood to end-product.

Nominations are now open and close on 1st March. Judging will be completed and results announced before the show in June.

For more information see: Press releases