Bridging the gap between construction and forestry: The IMPACTT project

Bridging the gap between construction and forestry is essential for scaling sustainable timber solutions. The IMPACTT initiative connects these sectors to improve transparency, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate the adoption of timber in construction.

Construction and forestry often operate separately, creating challenges for sustainable timber supply chains. IMPACTT addresses this by fostering dialogue and building trust between stakeholders. As a result, the initiative supports responsible sourcing and helps reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.

Survey insights and supply chain mapping to address timber sourcing and sustainable forest management

The survey targets professionals within the construction sector to identify and address misconceptions related to sustainable forest management and timber sourcing. The findings, available in the downloadable report, provides insights into the current state of knowledge and highlights areas that require further education.

Maps sample ten construction projects across the UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium and they include a variety of building types such as commercial, public, and educational structures.

The supply chains are presented as interactive maps, which illustrate the journey of timber from forests to construction sites and offer a transparent view of the entire process. The interactive map is available in the “Supply Chain Maps for 10 Timber Projects” and “Further Resources” items of this page.

10 Timber projects supply chain maps

The IMPACTT project targets primarily designed for developers, architects, and engineers use timber in their projects, but also contractors and end-users interested in understanding the environmental impact of the timber used in buildings. Sustainability advocates for the promotion of responsible practices within the construction industry will also benefit from the insights provided by the project.

Supported by Built by Nature and various industry partners the project ended in February 2025.