The demand for timber is predicted to increase across the world in the coming years, and this document outlines why forests and trees matter and how the next Senedd can realise the value of Welsh woodlands.
“Realising the value in our woodlands, timber and homes” addresses the challenges and opportunities facing Wales’ next Senedd and discusses a number of key points:
- Why forests and tress matter
- Supplying our need for timber
- Supporting Welsh businesses and investing in people and jobs
- Making the most of our existing woodlands
- Making our forests and woodlands resilient
- Creating more woodland and growing more trees for timber
- Using the land in Wales more effectively
- Making better homes and buildings
- Reclaiming and reusing more timber
