Carbon-12: Fallen & Felled.
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Fallen & Felled transforms trees felled in and around London into high-quality timber and furniture, giving urban trees a second life.
By salvaging and processing local hardwoods – such as London plane, elm and beech – Fallen & Felled supplies architects, designers and makers with a sustainable material, minimising waste and keeping carbon embedded in the timber.
Where necessary, it also sources oak and ash from sustainably managed woodlands near London. Its approach reduces reliance on imported timber, supports biodiversity, and celebrates the unique character of city-grown wood.
Carbon credentials
- Manufacturer: Fallen & Felled
- Product: Hardwood timber
- Material: Elm, Ash, London Plane
- Applications: Hardwood timber, furniture
- Carbon status: Carbon negative
- Accrediting body: Not Accredited
- Additional credentials: N/A
- EPD: Yes / No / Pending
Using UK-sourced timber in furniture and interior design reduces carbon emissions by cutting transport distances compared to imported wood. According to Fallen & Felled, 90% of the hardwoods used in the UK are imported, adding to the industry’s carbon footprint. By sourcing locally, it supports a circular economy - felled trees that would otherwise go to waste are transformed into high-quality materials, locking in carbon and reducing reliance on carbon-intensive alternatives.
Prioritising UK timber eases pressure on global forests, particularly in regions affected by deforestation. It also strengthens local supply chains and supporting sustainable woodland management.
Image credit: Tim Ainsworth
Image credit: Tim Ainsworth
“Like any business, our operations generate some C0₂ emissions – we transport timber and use electricity to operate our mill, for example. But the amount we use is less than a third of the amount we save. It means we aren't just carbon neutral; we're carbon negative”, comments marketing director at Fallen & Felled, Patrick Welsh, on its company carbon emissions.
“In 2023, we stopped 181 tonnes of C0₂ being released into the atmosphere by salvaging 120 urban trees. In that time, our company's total emissions were 59 tonnes of C0₂. This equates to a net saving of 122 tonnes of C0₂ in the year; approximately 3 tonnes for every tonne expended.
“As a small business, we chose to calculate our carbon footprint using tools and government data available online. We've been supported by Dr Joe Jack Williams, a partner at Feilden Clegg Bradley, where Joe leads environmental research. With his help, we're confident we've been able to quantify our carbon footprint accurately and gain valuable insights into how we can reduce it further.”
Image credit: Tim Ainsworth
Fallen & Felled mill felled trees into boards and air-dry them for over a year in its timber milling operation in Bulphan, Essex. The final stage involves kiln drying which yields furniture-grade timber ready for sale. Its London workshop is where bespoke furniture and interior pieces are crafted. By controlling the entire process - from salvaging trees to finished products - Fallen & Felled ensures high-quality, sustainable timber with a unique story.
Its kiln-dried hardwoods are ideal for furniture, joinery and wall cladding, adding a tactile, natural quality to spaces. Fallen & Felled work closely with designers spanning timber supply through to crafting bespoke pieces including desks, statement furniture pieces, shelves and feature walls for homes, offices and public spaces. Projects include Gail’s bakeries across London, Tate Gallery (in partnership with Goldfinger Design), Mayfair’s One Hotel, and the award-winning Lea Bridge Library Pavilion.
Technology is central to Fallen & Felled’s commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship. It is currently developing an information system to track the provenance of every board it mills right back to the original tree. This will support it becoming certified by ‘Grown in Britain’, providing designers and architects with full transparency of its timber’s origins.
Discover more about Fallen & Felled at our Carbon-12 installations in Manchester and Glasgow. Visit the Studios to experience it for yourself. No booking required.
