New policies to support substantial increase in use of timber in construction recommended by the Committee on Climate Change. ‘UK homes are not fit for the future. Greenhouse gas emission reductions from UK housing have stalled, and efforts to adapt the housing stock for higher temperatures, flooding and water scarcity are falling far behind the increase […]
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Wood. Housing, Health, Humanity
What can reduce your blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels while at the same time improving air quality through humidity control and help fight climate change through storing carbon? This Australian based report from 2015 looks at the health and well-being benefits of wooden interiors in houses, business, places of learning and healing. The […]
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The Purpose and Role of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate
The Purpose and Role of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) The Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE), that is land owned by Welsh Government and managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for us – the people of Wales, represents 6% of land area in Wales – or 126,000 ha. This represents 40% of the total […]
