An initiative by the Structural Timber Association

Theme Four
Increasing the sustainable supply of timber

Timber In Contstruction > Sustainable Supply

What’s happening

  • The Government has set out its commitment to maintain and grow a sustainable long- term supply of domestic timber in the 2023 Environmental Improvement Plan
  • A statutory tree and woodland cover target for England has been introduced to stimulate greater planting of both hard and soft woods in England.
  • The forthcoming deer and squirrel strategies will play an important role in reducing damage to hardwood trees and so improve quality.
  • Industry developed engineered timber products such as thermally modified wood and mass timber are creating new opportunities for British hardwoods, which could increase their market potential.

THEME THREE - INCREASING SKILLS, CAPACITY, AND COMPETENCY ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN

THEME FIVE - FIRE SAFETY AND DURABILITY TO SAFELY EXPAND THE USE OF ENGINEERED MASS TIMBER