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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Sustainable wood ~~represents~~ wood that comes from responsibly managed woodlands and forests. The key word is renewable, which means once a tree is cut down, a steward of the forest or woodland manages the land to prevent erosion and other types of damage to a fragile ecosystem. By taking a long-term view of wood, the land where a tree fell is used to replace the tree with a seedling that grows in a mature new tree.	+	Sustainable wood is wood that comes from responsibly managed woodlands and forests. The key word is renewable, which means once a tree is cut down, a steward of the forest or woodland manages the land to prevent erosion and other types of damage to a fragile ecosystem. By taking a long-term view of wood, the land where a tree fell is used to replace the tree with a seedling that grows into a mature new tree.

−	Sustainable practices mean a forest or a woodland should remain environmentally viable for future generations to enjoy. Many ~~door~~ manufacturers have made acquiring sustainable wood an important component of their business model.	+	Sustainable practices mean a forest or a woodland should remain environmentally viable for future generations to enjoy. Many manufacturers have made acquiring sustainable wood an important component of their business model.
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−	On the other hand, wood cultivated from unsustainable sources leaves scars on the land that never fully recover. For example, illegal logging practices produce widespread destruction of a large area of previously sustainable land.	+

	= Why should I buy sustainable wood? =		= Why should I buy sustainable wood? =

−	Buying unsustainable wood may have a long-term negative impact on the areas ~~where~~ it comes from, including abuses of human rights, the hunting of endangered species and threatening the way of life of indigenous people. Eventually, the rain forest turns into a devastated area where the cycle of life comes to a halt. Then, attention turns to other areas of the world that contain ~~wood resources from~~ forests and woodlands.	+	Buying unsustainable wood may have a long-term negative impact on the areas it comes from, including abuses of human rights, the hunting of endangered species and threatening the way of life of indigenous people. Eventually, the rain forest turns into a devastated area where the cycle of life comes to a halt. Then, attention turns to other areas of the world that contain forests and woodlands.

	Buying sustainable wood is the most effective way to support the future development of sustainable sources.		Buying sustainable wood is the most effective way to support the future development of sustainable sources.
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	= What are the most sustainable types of wood? =		= What are the most sustainable types of wood? =

−	Timber receives either a hardwood or a softwood classification. Hardwood species include broadleaf trees such as oak and beech, while softwood species ~~consist of~~ conifers such as fir and pine.	+	Timber receives either a hardwood or a softwood classification. Hardwood species include broadleaf trees such as oak and beech, while softwood species include conifers such as fir and pine.

−	Because they grow at a fast rate, softwood trees like pine are more sustainable than slower growing hardwood trees like oak. Stewards must closely monitor oak forests to ensure they remain sustainable. This means trees must ~~grow~~ and ~~harvest~~ the correct way, which requires measures that limit the damage done to the surrounding land.	+	Because they grow at a fast rate, softwood trees like pine are more sustainable than slower growing hardwood trees like oak. Stewards must closely monitor oak forests to ensure they remain sustainable. This means trees must be grown and harvested the correct way, which requires measures that limit the damage done to the surrounding land.

	= Should I buy wood brought from a country outside of the UK? =		= Should I buy wood brought from a country outside of the UK? =
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	Wood harvested from properly managed sources, such as the wood harvested from FSC certified forests, represents a natural solution to a worldwide problem called climate change. Sustainable timber sourcing comes from areas of the world that require action to reverse the destruction of the ecosystem as well as prevent further deterioration of the surrounding land. In addition to creating a natural habitat for fauna and floral species, sustainable wood sources allow trees to mature and then filter CO2 from the air by absorbing it into a tree’s biomass.		Wood harvested from properly managed sources, such as the wood harvested from FSC certified forests, represents a natural solution to a worldwide problem called climate change. Sustainable timber sourcing comes from areas of the world that require action to reverse the destruction of the ecosystem as well as prevent further deterioration of the surrounding land. In addition to creating a natural habitat for fauna and floral species, sustainable wood sources allow trees to mature and then filter CO2 from the air by absorbing it into a tree’s biomass.

−	The rate at which trees absorb CO2 ~~determines~~ the rate at which Earth heats up. When stewards harvest trees for wood production before maturity, more of a carbon by product is released into the atmosphere. FSC wood acts as a ~~storage area~~ for carbon, ~~which~~ allows the surrounding forest or woodland to produce the new biomass required to filter carbon.	+	The rate at which trees absorb CO2 contributes to the rate at which Earth heats up. When stewards harvest trees for wood production before maturity, more of a carbon by product is released into the atmosphere. FSC wood acts as a store for carbon, and allows the surrounding forest or woodland to produce the new biomass required to filter carbon.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Forest Stewardship Council.		* Forest Stewardship Council.
	* Legal and sustainable timber.		* Legal and sustainable timber.
		+	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
	* Sustainable materials for construction.		* Sustainable materials for construction.
	* Sustainable Timber in Construction.		* Sustainable Timber in Construction.
		+	* Timber.
		+	* Wood.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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−	There is a pandemic going on in Brazil, and it is not about COVID-19. The Brazilian rainforest has lost [https://time.com/amazon-rainforest-disappearing/ 17 percent of its timber] over the past 40 years, with scientists claiming the tipping point for a full-blown crisis is when deforestation hits 20 percent. Seventeen percent of the Brazilian rainforest is about the size of California.
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−	~~Why should this concern the residents of the UK? The answer is buying sustainable wood is one of the most effective ways to enhance the environment.~~
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−	~~Sustainability is a worldwide movement to preserve the Earth’s trees, forests, and woodlands. It is a movement that we need to join now if we expect to ensure the survival of the planet.~~
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−	~~= What is sustainable wood? =~~

	Sustainable wood represents wood that comes from responsibly managed woodlands and forests. The key word is renewable, which means once a tree is cut down, a steward of the forest or woodland manages the land to prevent erosion and other types of damage to a fragile ecosystem. By taking a long-term view of wood, the land where a tree fell is used to replace the tree with a seedling that grows in a mature new tree.		Sustainable wood represents wood that comes from responsibly managed woodlands and forests. The key word is renewable, which means once a tree is cut down, a steward of the forest or woodland manages the land to prevent erosion and other types of damage to a fragile ecosystem. By taking a long-term view of wood, the land where a tree fell is used to replace the tree with a seedling that grows in a mature new tree.
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	= Why should I buy sustainable wood? =		= Why should I buy sustainable wood? =

−	~~You might think deforestation in the Amazon jungle should not have an impact on your quality of life in the UK. However, buying~~ unsustainable wood ~~has~~ a long-term negative impact on the areas where it comes from, including abuses of human rights, the hunting of endangered species, and threatening the way of life of indigenous people. Eventually, the rain forest turns into a devastated area where the cycle of life comes to a halt. Then, attention turns to other areas of the world that contain wood resources from forests and woodlands.	+	Buying unsustainable wood may have a long-term negative impact on the areas where it comes from, including abuses of human rights, the hunting of endangered species and threatening the way of life of indigenous people. Eventually, the rain forest turns into a devastated area where the cycle of life comes to a halt. Then, attention turns to other areas of the world that contain wood resources from forests and woodlands.

	Buying sustainable wood is the most effective way to support the future development of sustainable sources.		Buying sustainable wood is the most effective way to support the future development of sustainable sources.
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	= What are the most sustainable types of wood? =		= What are the most sustainable types of wood? =

−	Timber receives either a hardwood or a softwood classification. Hardwood species include broadleaf trees such as oak and beech, while softwood species consist of conifers such as fir and pine. Because they grow at a fast rate, softwood trees like pine are more sustainable than slower-growing hardwood trees like oak. Stewards must closely monitor oak forests to ensure they remain sustainable. This means trees must grow and harvest the correct way, which requires measures that limit the damage done to the surrounding land.	+	Timber receives either a hardwood or a softwood classification. Hardwood species include broadleaf trees such as oak and beech, while softwood species consist of conifers such as fir and pine.
		+
		+	Because they grow at a fast rate, softwood trees like pine are more sustainable than slower growing hardwood trees like oak. Stewards must closely monitor oak forests to ensure they remain sustainable. This means trees must grow and harvest the correct way, which requires measures that limit the damage done to the surrounding land.

	= Should I buy wood brought from a country outside of the UK? =		= Should I buy wood brought from a country outside of the UK? =

−	Wood harvested from Asia, Africa, South America, and even North America rarely comes with the same guarantees of sustainability as the wood harvested in the UK and throughout the European Union. The sources outside the UK can be sustainable if the stewards of the land implement strict anti-deforestation policies. Unsustainable wood is especially a problem in South America, where the Brazilian rainforest is taking a huge hit from deforestation.	+	Wood harvested from Asia, Africa, South America and even North America rarely comes with the same guarantees of sustainability as the wood harvested in the UK and throughout the European Union. The sources outside the UK can be sustainable if the stewards of the land implement strict anti-deforestation policies. Unsustainable wood is especially a problem in South America, where the Brazilian rainforest is taking a huge hit from deforestation.

	You can learn more about which trees are on the endangered list by visiting the [https://www.aspenandash.co.uk/2016/04/26/everything-you-should-know-about-sustainable-wood/ United Nations website].		You can learn more about which trees are on the endangered list by visiting the [https://www.aspenandash.co.uk/2016/04/26/everything-you-should-know-about-sustainable-wood/ United Nations website].
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	Always look for the certification of a sustainable source, even if the wood you are interested in buying comes from a source within the European Union. For example, investigations conducted on the harvesting of timber in Siberia have demonstrated the stewards of the land use unsustainable harvesting practices.		Always look for the certification of a sustainable source, even if the wood you are interested in buying comes from a source within the European Union. For example, investigations conducted on the harvesting of timber in Siberia have demonstrated the stewards of the land use unsustainable harvesting practices.

−	As an independently operated non-profit ~~organization~~, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes the responsible management of the planet’s wood supply. The ~~organization’s~~ certification process creates the establishment of standards that are ~~recognized~~ throughout the world. Look for the FSC logo to ensure you buy wood from a sustainable source.	+	As an independently operated non-profit organisation, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes the responsible management of the planet’s wood supply. The organisation’s certification process creates the establishment of standards that are recognised throughout the world. Look for the FSC logo to ensure you buy wood from a sustainable source.

	= What is the global impact of sustainable timber sourcing? =		= What is the global impact of sustainable timber sourcing? =

−	Wood harvested from properly managed sources, such as the wood harvested from FSC certified forests, ~~represent~~ a natural solution to a worldwide problem called climate change. Sustainable timber sourcing comes from areas of the world that require action to reverse the destruction of the ecosystem, as well as prevent further deterioration of the surrounding land. In addition to creating a natural habitat for fauna and floral species, sustainable wood sources allow trees to mature and then filter CO2 from the air by absorbing it into a tree’s biomass.	+	Wood harvested from properly managed sources, such as the wood harvested from FSC certified forests, represents a natural solution to a worldwide problem called climate change. Sustainable timber sourcing comes from areas of the world that require action to reverse the destruction of the ecosystem as well as prevent further deterioration of the surrounding land. In addition to creating a natural habitat for fauna and floral species, sustainable wood sources allow trees to mature and then filter CO2 from the air by absorbing it into a tree’s biomass.
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		+	The rate at which trees absorb CO2 determines the rate at which Earth heats up. When stewards harvest trees for wood production before maturity, more of a carbon by product is released into the atmosphere. FSC wood acts as a storage area for carbon, which allows the surrounding forest or woodland to produce the new biomass required to filter carbon.

−	The rate at which trees absorb CO2 determines the rate at which Earth heats up. When stewards harvest trees for wood production before maturity, more of a carbon byproduct is released into the atmosphere. FSC wood acts as a storage area for carbon, which allows the surrounding forest or woodland to produce the new biomass required to filter carbon.	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	~~What happens in the Amazon rainforest thousands~~ of ~~miles away has a direct impact on the quality of life for UK residents~~. ~~Whether you are building a home or replacing a roof, buying~~ sustainable ~~wood is your contribution to maintaining healthy ecosystems from the jungles of Malaysia to the conifer forests of northwest Canada~~.	+	* Confederation of Timber Industries.
		+	* Forests.
		+	* Forest Stewardship Council.
		+	* Legal and sustainable timber.
		+	* Sustainable materials for construction.
		+	* Sustainable Timber in Construction.

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		+	= Introduction =
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	There is a pandemic going on in Brazil, and it is not about COVID-19. The Brazilian rainforest has lost [https://time.com/amazon-rainforest-disappearing/ 17 percent of its timber] over the past 40 years, with scientists claiming the tipping point for a full-blown crisis is when deforestation hits 20 percent. Seventeen percent of the Brazilian rainforest is about the size of California.		There is a pandemic going on in Brazil, and it is not about COVID-19. The Brazilian rainforest has lost [https://time.com/amazon-rainforest-disappearing/ 17 percent of its timber] over the past 40 years, with scientists claiming the tipping point for a full-blown crisis is when deforestation hits 20 percent. Seventeen percent of the Brazilian rainforest is about the size of California.

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	Sustainability is a worldwide movement to preserve the Earth’s trees, forests, and woodlands. It is a movement that we need to join now if we expect to ensure the survival of the planet.		Sustainability is a worldwide movement to preserve the Earth’s trees, forests, and woodlands. It is a movement that we need to join now if we expect to ensure the survival of the planet.

−	== What is ~~Sustainable Wood~~? ==	+	= What is sustainable wood? =

	Sustainable wood represents wood that comes from responsibly managed woodlands and forests. The key word is renewable, which means once a tree is cut down, a steward of the forest or woodland manages the land to prevent erosion and other types of damage to a fragile ecosystem. By taking a long-term view of wood, the land where a tree fell is used to replace the tree with a seedling that grows in a mature new tree.		Sustainable wood represents wood that comes from responsibly managed woodlands and forests. The key word is renewable, which means once a tree is cut down, a steward of the forest or woodland manages the land to prevent erosion and other types of damage to a fragile ecosystem. By taking a long-term view of wood, the land where a tree fell is used to replace the tree with a seedling that grows in a mature new tree.

−	Sustainable practices mean a forest or a woodland should remain environmentally viable for future generations to enjoy. ~~[https://www.etodoors.com/eto-blog/welcoming-wood-into-our-lives-again-the-sustainable-way/~~ Many door manufacturers have made acquiring sustainable wood] an important component of their business model.	+	Sustainable practices mean a forest or a woodland should remain environmentally viable for future generations to enjoy. Many door manufacturers have made acquiring sustainable wood an important component of their business model.

	On the other hand, wood cultivated from unsustainable sources leaves scars on the land that never fully recover. For example, illegal logging practices produce widespread destruction of a large area of previously sustainable land.		On the other hand, wood cultivated from unsustainable sources leaves scars on the land that never fully recover. For example, illegal logging practices produce widespread destruction of a large area of previously sustainable land.

−	== Why ~~Should~~ I ~~Buy Sustainable Wood~~? ==	+	= Why should I buy sustainable wood? =

	You might think deforestation in the Amazon jungle should not have an impact on your quality of life in the UK. However, buying unsustainable wood has a long-term negative impact on the areas where it comes from, including abuses of human rights, the hunting of endangered species, and threatening the way of life of indigenous people. Eventually, the rain forest turns into a devastated area where the cycle of life comes to a halt. Then, attention turns to other areas of the world that contain wood resources from forests and woodlands.		You might think deforestation in the Amazon jungle should not have an impact on your quality of life in the UK. However, buying unsustainable wood has a long-term negative impact on the areas where it comes from, including abuses of human rights, the hunting of endangered species, and threatening the way of life of indigenous people. Eventually, the rain forest turns into a devastated area where the cycle of life comes to a halt. Then, attention turns to other areas of the world that contain wood resources from forests and woodlands.
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	Buying sustainable wood is the most effective way to support the future development of sustainable sources.		Buying sustainable wood is the most effective way to support the future development of sustainable sources.

−	== What ~~Are~~ the ~~Most Sustainable Types~~ of ~~Wood~~? ==	+	= What are the most sustainable types of wood? =

	Timber receives either a hardwood or a softwood classification. Hardwood species include broadleaf trees such as oak and beech, while softwood species consist of conifers such as fir and pine. Because they grow at a fast rate, softwood trees like pine are more sustainable than slower-growing hardwood trees like oak. Stewards must closely monitor oak forests to ensure they remain sustainable. This means trees must grow and harvest the correct way, which requires measures that limit the damage done to the surrounding land.		Timber receives either a hardwood or a softwood classification. Hardwood species include broadleaf trees such as oak and beech, while softwood species consist of conifers such as fir and pine. Because they grow at a fast rate, softwood trees like pine are more sustainable than slower-growing hardwood trees like oak. Stewards must closely monitor oak forests to ensure they remain sustainable. This means trees must grow and harvest the correct way, which requires measures that limit the damage done to the surrounding land.

−	== Should I ~~Buy Wood Brought~~ from a ~~Country Outside~~ of the UK? ==	+	= Should I buy wood brought from a country outside of the UK? =

	Wood harvested from Asia, Africa, South America, and even North America rarely comes with the same guarantees of sustainability as the wood harvested in the UK and throughout the European Union. The sources outside the UK can be sustainable if the stewards of the land implement strict anti-deforestation policies. Unsustainable wood is especially a problem in South America, where the Brazilian rainforest is taking a huge hit from deforestation.		Wood harvested from Asia, Africa, South America, and even North America rarely comes with the same guarantees of sustainability as the wood harvested in the UK and throughout the European Union. The sources outside the UK can be sustainable if the stewards of the land implement strict anti-deforestation policies. Unsustainable wood is especially a problem in South America, where the Brazilian rainforest is taking a huge hit from deforestation.
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	You can learn more about which trees are on the endangered list by visiting the [https://www.aspenandash.co.uk/2016/04/26/everything-you-should-know-about-sustainable-wood/ United Nations website].		You can learn more about which trees are on the endangered list by visiting the [https://www.aspenandash.co.uk/2016/04/26/everything-you-should-know-about-sustainable-wood/ United Nations website].

−	== How Do I ~~Confirm Sustainable Wood~~? ==	+	= How do I confirm sustainable wood? =

	Always look for the certification of a sustainable source, even if the wood you are interested in buying comes from a source within the European Union. For example, investigations conducted on the harvesting of timber in Siberia have demonstrated the stewards of the land use unsustainable harvesting practices.		Always look for the certification of a sustainable source, even if the wood you are interested in buying comes from a source within the European Union. For example, investigations conducted on the harvesting of timber in Siberia have demonstrated the stewards of the land use unsustainable harvesting practices.
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	As an independently operated non-profit organization, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes the responsible management of the planet’s wood supply. The organization’s certification process creates the establishment of standards that are recognized throughout the world. Look for the FSC logo to ensure you buy wood from a sustainable source.		As an independently operated non-profit organization, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes the responsible management of the planet’s wood supply. The organization’s certification process creates the establishment of standards that are recognized throughout the world. Look for the FSC logo to ensure you buy wood from a sustainable source.

−	== What is the ~~Global Impact~~ of ~~Sustainable Timber Sourcing~~? ==	+	= What is the global impact of sustainable timber sourcing? =

	Wood harvested from properly managed sources, such as the wood harvested from FSC certified forests, represent a natural solution to a worldwide problem called climate change. Sustainable timber sourcing comes from areas of the world that require action to reverse the destruction of the ecosystem, as well as prevent further deterioration of the surrounding land. In addition to creating a natural habitat for fauna and floral species, sustainable wood sources allow trees to mature and then filter CO2 from the air by absorbing it into a tree’s biomass.		Wood harvested from properly managed sources, such as the wood harvested from FSC certified forests, represent a natural solution to a worldwide problem called climate change. Sustainable timber sourcing comes from areas of the world that require action to reverse the destruction of the ecosystem, as well as prevent further deterioration of the surrounding land. In addition to creating a natural habitat for fauna and floral species, sustainable wood sources allow trees to mature and then filter CO2 from the air by absorbing it into a tree’s biomass.

	The rate at which trees absorb CO2 determines the rate at which Earth heats up. When stewards harvest trees for wood production before maturity, more of a carbon byproduct is released into the atmosphere. FSC wood acts as a storage area for carbon, which allows the surrounding forest or woodland to produce the new biomass required to filter carbon.		The rate at which trees absorb CO2 determines the rate at which Earth heats up. When stewards harvest trees for wood production before maturity, more of a carbon byproduct is released into the atmosphere. FSC wood acts as a storage area for carbon, which allows the surrounding forest or woodland to produce the new biomass required to filter carbon.
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−	~~=== The Bottom Line: Sustainable Wood is Good for the Planet ===~~

	What happens in the Amazon rainforest thousands of miles away has a direct impact on the quality of life for UK residents. Whether you are building a home or replacing a roof, buying sustainable wood is your contribution to maintaining healthy ecosystems from the jungles of Malaysia to the conifer forests of northwest Canada.		What happens in the Amazon rainforest thousands of miles away has a direct impact on the quality of life for UK residents. Whether you are building a home or replacing a roof, buying sustainable wood is your contribution to maintaining healthy ecosystems from the jungles of Malaysia to the conifer forests of northwest Canada.

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There is a pandemic going on in Brazil, and it is not about COVID-19. The Brazilian rainforest has lost [https://time.com/amazon-rainforest-disappearing/ 17 percent of its timber] over the past 40 years, with scientists claiming the tipping point for a full-blown crisis is when deforestation hits 20 percent. Seventeen percent of the Brazilian rainforest is about the size of California.

Why should this concern the residents of the UK? The answer is buying sustainable wood is one of the most effective ways to enhance the environment.

Sustainability is a worldwide movement to preserve the Earth’s trees, forests, and woodlands. It is a movement that we need to join now if we expect to ensure the survival of the planet.

== What is Sustainable Wood? ==

Sustainable wood represents wood that comes from responsibly managed woodlands and forests. The key word is renewable, which means once a tree is cut down, a steward of the forest or woodland manages the land to prevent erosion and other types of damage to a fragile ecosystem. By taking a long-term view of wood, the land where a tree fell is used to replace the tree with a seedling that grows in a mature new tree.

Sustainable practices mean a forest or a woodland should remain environmentally viable for future generations to enjoy. [https://www.etodoors.com/eto-blog/welcoming-wood-into-our-lives-again-the-sustainable-way/ Many door manufacturers have made acquiring sustainable wood] an important component of their business model.

On the other hand, wood cultivated from unsustainable sources leaves scars on the land that never fully recover. For example, illegal logging practices produce widespread destruction of a large area of previously sustainable land.

== Why Should I Buy Sustainable Wood? ==

You might think deforestation in the Amazon jungle should not have an impact on your quality of life in the UK. However, buying unsustainable wood has a long-term negative impact on the areas where it comes from, including abuses of human rights, the hunting of endangered species, and threatening the way of life of indigenous people. Eventually, the rain forest turns into a devastated area where the cycle of life comes to a halt. Then, attention turns to other areas of the world that contain wood resources from forests and woodlands.

Buying sustainable wood is the most effective way to support the future development of sustainable sources.

== What Are the Most Sustainable Types of Wood? ==

Timber receives either a hardwood or a softwood classification. Hardwood species include broadleaf trees such as oak and beech, while softwood species consist of conifers such as fir and pine. Because they grow at a fast rate, softwood trees like pine are more sustainable than slower-growing hardwood trees like oak. Stewards must closely monitor oak forests to ensure they remain sustainable. This means trees must grow and harvest the correct way, which requires measures that limit the damage done to the surrounding land.

== Should I Buy Wood Brought from a Country Outside of the UK? ==

Wood harvested from Asia, Africa, South America, and even North America rarely comes with the same guarantees of sustainability as the wood harvested in the UK and throughout the European Union. The sources outside the UK can be sustainable if the stewards of the land implement strict anti-deforestation policies. Unsustainable wood is especially a problem in South America, where the Brazilian rainforest is taking a huge hit from deforestation.

You can learn more about which trees are on the endangered list by visiting the [https://www.aspenandash.co.uk/2016/04/26/everything-you-should-know-about-sustainable-wood/ United Nations website].

== How Do I Confirm Sustainable Wood? ==

Always look for the certification of a sustainable source, even if the wood you are interested in buying comes from a source within the European Union. For example, investigations conducted on the harvesting of timber in Siberia have demonstrated the stewards of the land use unsustainable harvesting practices.

As an independently operated non-profit organization, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes the responsible management of the planet’s wood supply. The organization’s certification process creates the establishment of standards that are recognized throughout the world. Look for the FSC logo to ensure you buy wood from a sustainable source.

== What is the Global Impact of Sustainable Timber Sourcing? ==

Wood harvested from properly managed sources, such as the wood harvested from FSC certified forests, represent a natural solution to a worldwide problem called climate change. Sustainable timber sourcing comes from areas of the world that require action to reverse the destruction of the ecosystem, as well as prevent further deterioration of the surrounding land. In addition to creating a natural habitat for fauna and floral species, sustainable wood sources allow trees to mature and then filter CO2 from the air by absorbing it into a tree’s biomass.

The rate at which trees absorb CO2 determines the rate at which Earth heats up. When stewards harvest trees for wood production before maturity, more of a carbon byproduct is released into the atmosphere. FSC wood acts as a storage area for carbon, which allows the surrounding forest or woodland to produce the new biomass required to filter carbon.

=== The Bottom Line: Sustainable Wood is Good for the Planet ===

What happens in the Amazon rainforest thousands of miles away has a direct impact on the quality of life for UK residents. Whether you are building a home or replacing a roof, buying sustainable wood is your contribution to maintaining healthy ecosystems from the jungles of Malaysia to the conifer forests of northwest Canada.

[[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Education]]