Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 35
35
Acknowledged
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Increased timber uptake in construction offers significant long-term carbon storage potential for net zero.
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s aims to increase the uptake of timber in construction. The long-term use of timber in construction offers longer term carbon storage potential than other uses of harvested wood products and therefore has an important role to play in helping the UK to meet its net zero targets.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the environmental benefits of using responsibly sourced timber in construction, affirming its commitment through various strategies to increase timber use for carbon storage.
Paragraph Reference:
177
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
When sourced responsibly, timber can be considered a truly sustainable material, and the 25 Year Environment Plan, England Trees Action Plan and Net Zero Strategy commits us to work closely with others to increase the use of timber in construction. By using more timber in construction, carbon dioxide is both removed from the atmosphere whilst the trees are growing, and then stored in products with a long service life.