Timber
The timber industry has embraced the challenges set by the modern methods of off-site construction.Structural Insulated Panel Systems (SIPS) and Floor Cassettes, Advanced Panel Timber Frames and Timber Cladding are just a few of its modern applications. |
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The Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) website includes information on the benefits of using timber in construction.
www.trada.co.uk/
Wood for Good
This web site provides you with information, brochures and factsheets on the environmental benefits of using timber to build. You have to log in to download the factsheets which include, solid wood flooring, timber cladding, constructional timber, timber windows and conservatories, doors, decking, loft conversions, plywood, timber frames, timber protection, building sustainably with timber and finishes.
www.woodforgood.com
National Community Wood Recycling Project (NCWRP)
‘As well as encouraging and assisting the setting up and development of community wood recycling projects, the NCWRP offers a range of services nationwide to all sorts of Social Enterprises, Environmental Groups, Local Authorities and other organisations.
http://www.communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/1about.htm
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
‘The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organisation that brings people together to find solutions which promote responsible stewardship of the world's forests. It sets international standards for responsible forest management.' On this site you can find useful information on FSC, accreditation, chain of custody and it also has lots of FSC case studies from around the world.
http://www.fsc.org/en/about
Friends of the Earth/Flora and Fauna International Good Wood Guide
‘The good wood guide is here to help you make the best choice when buying or using wood for your next DIY, self build or construction project.' This site includes the ‘Good Wood Guide Checklist' information about FSC timber and it also has a table of the different types of wood timber by A to Z including information for each species of tree, common uses and how much it is used in the UK.
www.goodwoodguide.com
ProForest
‘ProForest is an independent company working with natural resource management and specialising in practical approaches to sustainability.' The site includes information about: forests and wood products, biofuels, agricultural commodities, conservation and HCV, responsible investment and responsible purchasing.
http://www.proforest.net/our-services/service-sectors/forest-wood-products
EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan
‘The Action Plan sets out a range of measures including: support to timber -producing countries; activities to promote trade in legal timber; promoting public procurement policies; support for private sector initiatives to promote corporate social responsibility; safeguards for financing and investment; use of existing legislative instruments or adoption of new legislation to support the Plan; addressing the problem of conflict timber.'
http://ec.europa.eu/development/policies/9interventionareas/environment/forest
