East Africa Sustainable Timber Construction Supply and Demand Study

This study explores the potential for sustainable timber and mass engineered timber (MET) to support the decarbonisation of East Africa’s rapidly growing construction sector, with…

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Lessons from 30 years of African Commercial Forestry Investments

This report was published in February 2024 by Gatsby Africa and draws on research developed in collaboration with Criterion Africa Partners (CAP) and Wellspring Development….

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Redirecting and cascading EU27+UK wood flows to maximise carbon storage potential in Europe

Maximizing the carbon storage potential of wood – Redirecting and cascading EU27+UK wood flows is a report developed by Metabolic Institute and Stichting Probos for…

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Update in LCA Data for Cross Laminated Timber – From Tree to Panel: Data for Accurate and Transparent Assessment

Update in LCA Data for Cross Laminated Timber – From Tree to Panel: Data for Accurate and Transparent Assessment

The update in LCA data for cross-laminated timber provides more accurate and transparent information for environmental assessments. This improvement helps designers, manufacturers, and policymakers make…

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Looking at the sky through trees. highlighting the build environment as a climate solution.

Short films showing the increasing focus on our built environment as a climate solution

We are proud to support a new trilogy of short films showing the increasing focus on our built environment as a climate solution, documenting Spanish…

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Roof structure using sweeping longspan timber-steel hybrid arches. Sustainable construction materials in Europe and North America

Promoting sustainable building materials and the implications on the use of wood in buildings

This report explores how policies and market initiatives promoting sustainable building materials influence the role of wood in construction. It looks at opportunities for timber…

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Safeguarding against harm in climate smart forestry - the image shows social safeguard options.

Safeguarding against harm in climate smart forestry

Environmental and social safeguards to prevent harm and encourage benefits of forestry. Climate-smart forestry aims to balance carbon benefits with ecological and social responsibility. This…

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A split image showing large scale construction contrasted with a baboo plant. Constructing a New Future.

Building Materials and the Climate: Constructing a New Future

This report explores the critical role of building materials in contributing to climate change and outlines pathways to decarbonize the sector. It emphasizes a life-cycle…

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Three images in one, trees, cut logs and timber being used in construction. The 3S Framework, sink, store, substitution.

The 3S Framework

A framework to maximise the climate benefits of forests and forest products.   The 3S Framework has been produced by the Climate Smart Forest Economy Program, and is…

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Closeup image showing the rings of a cut log. Overview of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Timber Structure Standards

Overview of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Timber Structure Standards Across the World

The article Overview of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Timber Structure Standards Across the World provides an in-depth analysis of the standards related to CLT and…

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Tree planted within a building structure. Impact Scan for Timber Construction in Europe

Impact Scan for Timber Construction in Europe

The Impact Scan for Timber Construction in Europe report explores the environmental and economic impact of timber construction in Europe. It assesses the potential of…

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Greenhouse Gas Dynamics of Forests and Wood Products

Greenhouse Gas Dynamics of Forests and Wood Products

The document provides a review of the ISO 13391 standard series to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) dynamics of wood products and forests.   Key…

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Paul King – CEO of Built by Nature