When it comes to building materials, timber is one of the most commonly used, environmentally friendly and truly renewable resource choices. However, we can only continue to use timber as an eco-friendly solution if we practice the sustainable management of forests.
According to greenlivingpedia.org, “Forest friendly timber is sourced in an environmentally sustainable manner.” Old practices for timber collection are being used less and less; however, these need to stop altogether. Let’s learn more about sourcing timber, and the steps that we should all be taking.
Also known as “good wood,” you can find this resource as either recycled or reclaimed wood or as plantation-grown timber, making it truly renewable. There are many lumber companies around Brisbane and Australia that source their timber from sustainable and eco-friendly plantations.
If we want to be able to use this amazing resource in the future, it is pertinent that we develop an ecologically sustainable timber industry. This not only affects our future generations, it also affects the animals and habitats that are destroyed during deforestation.
Nearly 50 percent of all of Australia’s sawlogs are now coming from plantations. This number should only increase in the next generations as we make the timber industry a truly sustainable and renewable one. There are a number of benefits to using plantation timber. Find some of them listed below:
If you’re not already convinced that you should buy timber with the environment in mind, read on to learn about some of the dangerous and harmful effects of deforestation.
We must be ever conscious of the effects that we have on the environment, and that includes our choices for timber in all of our building projects.
Sunstate Timbers, Deception Bay, have provided customers with quality wood supplies for customers across Brisbane.
If you’re looking for expert advice on forest friendly timber from a company that truly cares about the forests, contact us on (07) 3171 8430 or via our online form or visit our lumber yard.
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