Description
This session highlights the vital role of certified sustainable timber, the importance of robust chain of custody systems, and innovative reuse strategies to reduce environmental impact and promote circularity in construction.
3 Key Points
- Forest Certification & Chain of Custody: Certification schemes like FSC, PEFC, and Grown in Britain ensure legality and sustainability, with chain of custody tracking timber from forest to construction site.
- Sustainable Sourcing & Risk Mitigation: Most UK timber is responsibly sourced from EU countries, but high-risk imports like tropical plywood require extra scrutiny; proper documentation and certificate validation are essential.
- Timber Reuse & Circular Economy: Strategies such as repurposing timber from buildings, designing for disassembly, and avoiding unnecessary treatment support circularity and reduce carbon emissions.
3 Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of forest certification schemes and how they ensure responsible sourcing and legal compliance in timber supply chains.
- Learn to verify chain of custody documentation and avoid high-risk or non-compliant timber products.
- Apply reuse and circularity principles in construction projects to extend timber life and reduce environmental impact.
