Conclusions

When considering sustainability and circularity in the construction sector, wood is a preferred choice. It is a natural raw material and has a number of advantages over other building materials. First, it is derived from a natural growth cycle and, where forests are sustainably managed, enough wood can be grown in the long term to meet the foreseeable increasing demand for construction wood in many regions of the world. In regions where deforestation and forest degradation are currently pressing concerns, sustainability and land use considerations include the need to stabilize and reverse these trends and further develop forest restoration capacities, associated policies and incentives.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Responsible Consumption and Production

Life on Land