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?https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤔" title="Thinking face" aria-label="Emoji: Thinking face">

We& #39;ve put together a thread of timber-ific stories & insightshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌲" title="Evergreen tree" aria-label="Emoji: Evergreen tree">

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. @CarbonBrief well-balanced article on https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬆️" title="Upwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Upwards arrow">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">https://www.carbonbrief.org/in-depth-...
In-depth Q&A: How will tree planting help the UK meet its climate goals?

The UK has just three decades to reach net-zero emissions and tree planting has emerged as a prominent part of the government’s plan to get there. With technological solutions in their infancy, trees...

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-econo...
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">https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd...
The economic and emissions benefits of engineered wood products in a low-carbon future

There has been rapid growth in the use of engineered wood products in the construction sector in recent decades. We evaluate the economy-wide impacts …

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 sourcehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="♻️" title="Universal recycling symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Universal recycling symbol"> https://crowdsourcingweek.com/blog/need-a-circular-economy-based-global-construction-industry/">https://crowdsourcingweek.com/blog/need...
The Need for a Circular Economy-Based Global Construction Industry - Crowdsourcing Week

The construction industry generate massive waste and carbon emissions. Circular economy business models are needed to house more people in cities

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/">https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/plan...
This timber structure by @BatesSmart in Queensland, Australia won an award for enhancing people& #39;s health & wellbeing https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍃" title="Leaf fluttering in wind" aria-label="Emoji: Leaf fluttering in wind">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💆‍♀️" title="Woman getting face massage" aria-label="Emoji: Woman getting face massage">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💆" title="Person getting face massage" aria-label="Emoji: Person getting face massage">

https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/25-king-becomes-queensland-s-first-well-platinum-b">https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/25-k...
This timber structure by @BatesSmart in Queensland, Australia won an award for enhancing people& #39;s health & wellbeing https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💆‍♀️" title="Woman getting face massage" aria-label="Emoji: Woman getting face massage">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💆" title="Person getting face massage" aria-label="Emoji: Person getting face massage"> https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/25-k..." title="This timber structure by @BatesSmart in Queensland, Australia won an award for enhancing people& #39;s health & wellbeing https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍃" title="Leaf fluttering in wind" aria-label="Emoji: Leaf fluttering in wind">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💆‍♀️" title="Woman getting face massage" aria-label="Emoji: Woman getting face massage">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💆" title="Person getting face massage" aria-label="Emoji: Person getting face massage"> https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/25-k..." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
. @TimberTradeFed APPG report & #39;How the timber industries can help solve the housing crisis& #39; highlights the crucial role timber plays in reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📉" title="Chart with downwards trend" aria-label="Emoji: Chart with downwards trend">

#WorkingFromHome #EssentialReading #Timber

Full report: https://ttf.co.uk/how-the-timber-industries-can-help-solve-the-housing-crisis/">https://ttf.co.uk/how-the-t...
*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 cuppahttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤗" title="Hugging face" aria-label="Emoji: Hugging face">

What a lovely way to bring together generations

https://www.bsw.co.uk/news/articles/309/bsw-apprentices-renovate-gardens-for-the-elderly">https://www.bsw.co.uk/news/arti...
If you& #39;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://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☕️" title="Hot beverage" aria-label="Emoji: Hot beverage">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Down pointing backhand index" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index">

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& longer training modules https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✍️" title="Writing hand" aria-label="Emoji: Writing hand">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Down pointing backhand index" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index">

https://www.iom3.org/iom3-training-academy/wood-technology-training-and-qualifications">https://www.iom3.org/iom3-trai...
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">https://www.ttjonline.com/news/fren...
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">https://www.iom3.org/wood-tech...
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/ ">https://www.vastern.co.uk/environme...
@GrowninBritain
Environment - Vastern

Vastern Timber are focused on the environment. We are dedicated to ensuring sustainability and supporting local woodlands.

https://www.vastern.co.uk/environment/
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://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Clapping hands sign" aria-label="Emoji: Clapping hands sign">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💪" title="Flexed biceps" aria-label="Emoji: Flexed biceps"> https://twitter.com/EliteSystemsLtd/status/1244552461160980481">https://twitter.com/EliteSyst...
Another tea-break read from @MrHopkinsToYou @TimberTradeFed in this month& #39;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">https://issuu.com/radarcomm...
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttqeLIXZkg8&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch... https://www.youtube.com/watch...
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