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19th Mar
Environmental Issues Concerning our Timber Resources
Environmental Issues Concerning our Timber Resources Carbon Sink
When wood rots in landfill or is burned, greenhouse gases are released and contribute to climate change. Trees left standing act as carbon sinks that absorb these gases. Approximately 25% of the fresh weight of timber is carbon so if a forest grows at 10 cubic metres per hectare per year this would be equivalent to 10 fresh tonnes, 5 dry tonnes and 2.5 tonnes of carbon. Buying a recycled timber product (RCP) reduces deforestation and retains the locked in carbon.

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