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Government outlines roadmap to increase use of timber in construction

By 2023-12-12T12:12:00

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Source: Forestry Commission

Use of material a ’key part’ of net zero strategy, says minister

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published a roadmap to increase the use of timber in the construction of homes and buildings. 

According to the department, using timber in construction is one of the best ways to reduce emissions from buildings, which account for around of 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. 

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