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In a humid UK climate, the best wood for chopping boards is closed grain hardwood or dense grass with natural moisture resistance, specifically acacia and Moso bamboo. For most British kitchens that see daily use and regular washing, a 45x35cm acacia board or a 45x35cm Moso bamboo board will typically last 5 to 10 years with monthly oiling and careful drying. Why humidity in the UK changes which wood works best UK kitchens often sit between 60 and 80 percent relative humidity, especially in winter when windows stay shut and in small flats where ventilation is limited. In that kind...