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Bridging the Gap between Construction and Forestry

The use of timber in construction brings many benefits. Trees absorb carbon as they grow, and when sourced from sustainably managed forests, wood products serve as a long-term carbon sink. Timber design also provides biophilic benefits, fostering a human connection with nature and enhancing our health and wellbeing.

However, when specifying and using timber in construction, how much do developers, architects, engineers, contractors and the end-users of a building know about the impact it has on the environment--in particular on the forests in which it is grown?

The IMPACTT project aims to address this question, promoting the use of timber in construction and bridging the gap between construction and forestry.

To achieve this, we have traced the supply chain of ten mass-timber buildings across the UK, Netherlands, and Belgium back to their origin. These journeys are presented as interactive Supply Chain Maps that illustrate the path of wood from forests to buildings.

How to Use the Supply Chain Map
Use the map to scroll and zoom to any point along the supply chain. Click or tap on any node to find out more about it.

Try starting with the 'Project Site' node to learn about the building.

Explore nodes like ‘Client,’ ‘Architect,’ and ‘Structural Engineer’ to understand why timber was chosen and the design principles behind the project.

Trace the supply chain back to sawmills and forests of origin to learn about sustainable forestry practices and timber sourcing.

IMPACTT Project Partners and Funders

Project lead	The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
Project team	PEFC UK Double Helix Tracking Technologies Woodknowledge Wales Agrodome Stora Enso Eurban Timber Development UK CEI-Bois
Project funder	Built by Nature

To learn more about the project and access a report that addresses common misconceptions around sourcing timber and sustainable forest management, please follow: https://asbp.org.uk/project/impactt