When you picture an artificial reef, wood probably isn't the first material that comes to mind. Concrete blocks, steel frames and moulded modules dominate the sector, and these similarly form the backbone of many of Exo Engineering’s Nature Inclusive Designs. But for our new OysterForest™, we’re exploring a different approach, and the use of wood is central to our design. However, getting the choice of timber right has taken real research.

Oyster restoration has gained much attention in recent years as we seek to restore our lost seabed habitats and mitigate against the impacts of climate change. Meet the OysterForest™.