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resources on wood
It's good to know a thing or two about wood, sustainable sourcing and other things related to our trade and industry. Here we provide some interesting resources around the whole sphere of wood and what it means to you as the buyer. Most resources take you to other websites that we have no control over and are not responsible for their content.
Video Case study
- Wood and the Future Low Carbon Economy
- Video: This short film from ConFor shows how forestry and the wood-using industry is making a positive contribution to the UK's carbon commitments, helping the rural economy and bring environmental and social benefits to the countryside.
- The sector is doing this through the sustainable production of wood to help contribute climate change through a viable business model that supports continued investment in the UK's forests.
Interesting Help
FSC - Sourced
FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests and at Peter Quinain we ensure all timber is FSC approved.
Benefits of Wood Flooring
A wood floor adds value - few features make such a difference to the appeal of a home. A wood floor is an investment - a solid wood floor will last a lifetime and more, paying for itself time and time again. Here are more facts about wood floors.
New Wood Film
A new film to support the Wood CO2ts Less campaign. The film promotes the low carbon revolution and the part wood has to play for construction and energy generation. It shows how using more wood is a simple way of helping to build the low carbon economy.
types of wood
A to Z of types of wood timber
This resource shows a table for each species of tree including its Common and scientific name, Country of origin,
Common uses, Whether it is threatened with extinction,
Whether reclaimed timber of that tree species is available and How much it is used in the UK.
