It is now widely accepted that we have to find more sustainable ways of using the planet’s resources.Many of these natural resources will one day run out. And with populations growing all the time, that day is fast approaching.
Renewables are in short supply, but in timber the world has a potential solution to its looming resources crisis.
It is a carbon-neutral source of energy because trees absorb as much carbon dioxide as they release when burnt as fuel, and is a more energy-efficient building material than concrete, bricks or steel.
It can also serve as a more sustainable agricultural alternative to bio-fuels, which compete with food crops for the use of land.
Most importantly, given the right husbandry and management, forests can be easily replenished. For these reasons, timber should be considered as a strategic and sustainable investment for the future.
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