Viewpoint: Should we care where our timber comes from?

Author: Jez Ralph

Date published

2 May 2023

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Viewpoint: Should we care where our timber comes from?

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Jez Ralph
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2 May 2023
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Jez Ralph

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 5, 2023, Page(s) 32-33

Date published

2 May 2023

Author

Jez Ralph

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 5, 2023, Page(s) 32-33

Price

Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/subscribers: Free

Forester Jez Ralph looks at the types of timber available in the UK and encourages engineers to understand the options and their sustainability credentials.

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Format:
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Pages:
32-33
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Timber Sustainability & Environment Opinion Issue 5

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