Viewpoint: Grown in Britain – a review of the use of timber in UK construction

Author: S. Smith (Smith and Wallwork)

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28 November 2013

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Viewpoint: Grown in Britain – a review of the use of timber in UK construction

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S. Smith (Smith and Wallwork)

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 91, Issue 12, 2013, Page(s) 3

Date published

28 November 2013

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S. Smith (Smith and Wallwork)

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 91, Issue 12, 2013, Page(s) 3

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Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

With the emergence of two key government initiatives, Simon Smith reflects on the value of UK forests for timber production and the need to overcome the negative image of tree felling.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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