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Self-isolating at home? Looking for a good (wood) news story or two to break up #CONVID19 news? Or just interested in learning more about the low-carbon benefits of wood?
We've put together a thread of timber-ific stories & insights
Please add/recommend more below
We've put together a thread of timber-ific stories & insights
Please add/recommend more below
. @CarbonBrief well-balanced article on 
tree planting & climate change
"There are clear benefits to a well-developed timber sector, which could drive the creation of new forest"
@Josh_Gabbatiss @NathalieSeddon @eleanormharris @AndrewAllen74 @theCCCuk https://www.carbonbrief.org/in-depth-qa-how-will-tree-planting-help-the-uk-meet-its-climate-goals
tree planting & climate change"There are clear benefits to a well-developed timber sector, which could drive the creation of new forest"
@Josh_Gabbatiss @NathalieSeddon @eleanormharris @AndrewAllen74 @theCCCuk https://www.carbonbrief.org/in-depth-qa-how-will-tree-planting-help-the-uk-meet-its-climate-goals
A short and sweet read from New Generation Plantations "The Economy of the Future will Grow on Trees" on the role of trees and wood products in our future bioeconomy
https://newgenerationplantations.exposure.co/the-economy-of-the-future-will-grow-on-trees
https://newgenerationplantations.exposure.co/the-economy-of-the-future-will-grow-on-trees
Research (based on the US, but still relevant for UK timber industry) on benefits of wood products
"our embodied emissions calculations confirm the finding that wood-based construction materials are less CO2 intensive than conventional building materials" https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0140988319303913?token=F1E9E5EC172AFCE4DB9294756731D8E032A7486A5DE9A47107A1D29881D5F51129135F9930F2F1761BA7326FD9C5F326
"our embodied emissions calculations confirm the finding that wood-based construction materials are less CO2 intensive than conventional building materials" https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0140988319303913?token=F1E9E5EC172AFCE4DB9294756731D8E032A7486A5DE9A47107A1D29881D5F51129135F9930F2F1761BA7326FD9C5F326
. @CrowdWeek blog off the back of @FuturebuildNow talks about moving construction to a #circulareconomy
Wood products & structural timber have huge roles to play in moving towards a circular economy in construction as timber is not a finite source
https://crowdsourcingweek.com/blog/need-a-circular-economy-based-global-construction-industry/
Wood products & structural timber have huge roles to play in moving towards a circular economy in construction as timber is not a finite source
https://crowdsourcingweek.com/blog/need-a-circular-economy-based-global-construction-industry/
"We spend around 90% of our lives indoors – more than enough time for each and every building we encounter over our lifetime to have a tangible impact on our quality of life"
An excellent case for more timber homes?
https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/green-building-sustainability/72679/
An excellent case for more timber homes?
https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/green-building-sustainability/72679/
This timber structure by @BatesSmart in Queensland, Australia won an award for enhancing people's health & wellbeing 
https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/25-king-becomes-queensland-s-first-well-platinum-b
https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/25-king-becomes-queensland-s-first-well-platinum-b
. @TimberTradeFed APPG report 'How the timber industries can help solve the housing crisis' highlights the crucial role timber plays in reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 
#WorkingFromHome #EssentialReading #Timber
Full report: https://ttf.co.uk/how-the-timber-industries-can-help-solve-the-housing-crisis/
#WorkingFromHome #EssentialReading #Timber
Full report: https://ttf.co.uk/how-the-timber-industries-can-help-solve-the-housing-crisis/
*FEEL GOOD POST ALERT* @bswtimber Fort William apprentices were helping renovate gardens of elderly citizens in #Lochaber area for #scotappweek20 from building fences to weeding to having a cuppa
What a lovely way to bring together generations
https://www.bsw.co.uk/news/articles/309/bsw-apprentices-renovate-gardens-for-the-elderly
What a lovely way to bring together generations
https://www.bsw.co.uk/news/articles/309/bsw-apprentices-renovate-gardens-for-the-elderly
If you're looking for some #onlinelearning whilst #selfisolating @iom3 @wood_technology have loads of resources online - including 10min informative videos (perfect for a tea break!) 
https://glc2.workcast.com/clusterSVCFS1/NAS/PseudoMedia/10095/7874881734643811/10095_20151127161248903_John_Park_video.mp4
& longer training modules
https://www.iom3.org/iom3-training-academy/wood-technology-training-and-qualifications
https://glc2.workcast.com/clusterSVCFS1/NAS/PseudoMedia/10095/7874881734643811/10095_20151127161248903_John_Park_video.mp4
& longer training modules
https://www.iom3.org/iom3-training-academy/wood-technology-training-and-qualifications
How could we forget this little nugget of great news from France?
Last month, French gvt announced that all new public buildings financed by the state should contain at least 50% wood
An incredible announcement for the timber industry!
http://www.ttjonline.com/news/french-government-to-require-50-timber-in-all-new-public-buildings-from-2022-7759925
Last month, French gvt announced that all new public buildings financed by the state should contain at least 50% wood
An incredible announcement for the timber industry!
http://www.ttjonline.com/news/french-government-to-require-50-timber-in-all-new-public-buildings-from-2022-7759925
Are you looking for a light-hearted way to start the week? Get stuck into the @iom3 wood technology & timber crossword (originally from Materials World magazine)
#MondayMotivation #Timefortimber
https://www.iom3.org/wood-technology-society/news/2019/dec/17/wood-technology-timber-crossword
#MondayMotivation #Timefortimber
https://www.iom3.org/wood-technology-society/news/2019/dec/17/wood-technology-timber-crossword
Looking for some natural viewing to break up your screen-time? Check out the beautiful scenery in these informative videos from @VasternTimberUK @TomBarnesWood #WoodfortheTrees series.
Videos can be found here: https://www.vastern.co.uk/environment/
@GrowninBritain
Videos can be found here: https://www.vastern.co.uk/environment/
@GrowninBritain
Some positive #COVID19 related news:
@EliteSystemsLtd assists in completing a 20-bed isolation ward for Royal Surrey County Hospital within an expected timescale of just 8 weeks!
https://twitter.com/EliteSystemsLtd/status/1244552461160980481
@EliteSystemsLtd assists in completing a 20-bed isolation ward for Royal Surrey County Hospital within an expected timescale of just 8 weeks!
https://twitter.com/EliteSystemsLtd/status/1244552461160980481
Another tea-break read from @MrHopkinsToYou @TimberTradeFed in this month's @ExploreOffsite magazine on the opportunity facing the timber industry in terms of offsite construction for building more low-carbon homes in the future https://issuu.com/radarcommunications/docs/offsite_mag_issue_22_web/40?e=15424601/64704172
A fab short video from @agile_homes featuring Alex Riley from #TheOneShow - showing how strong, reliable, protective & agile straw boards can be - a great demonstration of fire-resistant qualities - important for current #combustibles regulation discussion
