Wood is growing, particularly for commercial and multi-family construction. Increases will come from two sources: from the conversion of steel and concrete buildings to wood construction, and from the increased use of CLT and mass timber.
As the world’s economy improves and building activity increases, so will demand for wood products. If standing timber volumes are expected to remain stable, where will the extra wood come from? What will happen to our forests?
We’ve talked with a number of experts across the U.S. and Canada to get their perspectives. In the coming months, we’ll look at forest resources, mill capacities and import/export trends. We’ll also consider how increased demand for wood products impacts rural communities and indigenous people.
Is wood the right choice? Let’s start the conversation.
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