Last week we attended the film screening and panel discussion on the Future of Timber. This event was organised by Evolving Forests to launch their website and film, funded by Built by Nature. The film highlighted the opportunities to get more timber into building and importantly what this means for our forests.
Sylva’s Director of Operations, Paul Orsi, joined the panel with Kate Davies of Hooke Park, James Solly of Format Engineers and Tom Bedford of UK Hardwoods Ltd. There was a real interest from the audience and the panel on how to better connect tree growers and timber users. This is not a new issue but nevertheless one that we have not resolved. There was also discussion on the need for more complex and resilient forests and the issues that causes for the timber supply chain.
We’d like to thank Evolving Forest for inviting us to the event.
From the Future of Timber website:
As we increasingly strive for low-carbon solutions, timber is gaining popularity as a go-to renewable material. Wooden buildings are popping up everywhere, and our demand for wood is growing exponentially. But while we embrace timber, we also need to protect our forests and plant more trees to soak up carbon, preserve nature’s resources, and enhance biodiversity. Wood is a part of daily life, and everyone wants to keep forests safe. So, how do we balance these important but competing goals? What’s next for the future of timber? If you’re inspired, challenged by, or curious about any of the themes or discussions the project touches on, we urge you to get in touch. This remains an ongoing conversation, not a static piece of work
