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🎉New form of Cooperation between UPM Timber and Lunawood: Webinars 🎉 Business-to-business cooperation opens up huge opportunities for pushing forward important matters, and the work towards sustainability benefits us all 💚 The long-standing partnership between UPM Timber and Oy Lunawood Ltd is an example of successful sustainability cooperation that e.g. opens up the transparency of the value chain. UPM Timber and Lunawood share a common goal: to highlight the excellence of wood as a building and interior design material and to promote the awareness of wood as a substitute for fossil building materials on a global level. To widen the awareness of the important topic, a new form of cooperation was launched this year. A series of three webinars will open up the environmental impacts of the joint value chain, topic by topic, from the origin of wood and sourcing of raw material to the final product. Read more about the webinar collaboration in the article below ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gaChMQUN #upmtimber #settingthestandard #lunawood #partnership #sustainability

Soil is the foundation of any successful landscaping project—literally and figuratively! 🌱🌍 When it comes to creating beautiful, sustainable landscapes, the quality of the soil plays a pivotal role. The right soil ensures proper water drainage, supports healthy plant growth, and fosters an environment where plants can thrive. ⛰🌈 Water drainage is essential for plant health. Poorly draining soil can lead to waterlogging, which can suffocate plant roots and promote the growth of harmful fungi. On the other hand, well-drained soil helps water move through at the right rate, providing the plants with the moisture they need while preventing root rot.🌱 But it’s not just about drainage—soil health directly impacts plant growth. Enriching soil with the right mix of nutrients, minerals, and organic matter, like compost, ensures plants have access to everything they need to grow strong and vibrant. Rich, well-balanced soil supports root development, increases soil aeration, and encourages microbial activity that benefits plant health.🌨🌱 To achieve this optimal soil mix, sometimes we need to amend the soil by adding or blending different types of soil to improve texture, structure, and nutrient content. This is where our machinery comes in! 🚜👷🏻♂️ For this purpose, we use **excavators** to efficiently fill the land with high-quality soil, and **graders** to level the soil bed precisely, creating the ideal surface for plant growth and landscaping features. These tools help us ensure the soil is properly compacted and shaped, allowing for adequate water drainage and a stable foundation for planting.⛈🌲 In short, investing in quality soil and taking the time to prepare it properly makes all the difference—both for the beauty of your landscape and the health of your plants. A well-prepared soil bed leads to a thriving, sustainable outdoor space that benefits everyone. #Landscaping #SoilHealth #SoilPreparation #WaterDrainage #PlantGrowth #Excavation #Grading #SustainableLandscaping #SoilAmendment #Construction #OutdoorDesign #EnvironmentalSustainability #ProjectManagement

[NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH] Partnership Between Sotech and Vertical Meadow Produces a ‘Living Wall’ Façade for a Sustainable Future: (Read full story - https://lnkd.in/eU-5ef6Y) Leading rainscreen manufacturer Sotech has partnered with leading urban biodiversity company Vertical Meadow to introduce an innovative 'living wall’ rainscreen cladding solution designed to enhance urban environments and bring back wildlife to our densely populated cities. ‘Optima Meadow’, the groundbreaking new rainscreen system spearheaded by Vertical Meadow founder alistair law, provides a biodiverse, attractive and sustainable approach to urban greening by integrating plant life directly into vertical building façades. "This concept takes seeds from a meadow and places them vertically, into an innovative rainscreen cladding system", explained Graham Todd Technical Director from Sotech. “The solution is integrated into our fully drained and back-ventilated hook on rainscreen system,” added Graham. “As ever, design, safety and functionality have been front and centre in our approach.” The timely new partnership is set to provide a creative way to introduce biodiversity back into cities, especially in densely populated areas with limited green space available. “We’re very excited about our new partnership”, said Alistair Law, Founder and CEO of Vertical Meadow. “With our approach, there is no pre-growing of plants in nurseries, or wet and dirty transportation of fragile live plants as we have found an innovative way to integrate seeds directly into the mineral wool in the factory into Sotech’s Optima FC+ hook on rainscreen system. We’ve done all the work in the manufacturing process and onlookers can expect to see green shoots from 7-10 days of installing the system.” Using the Optima Meadow product provides a creative way to meet the new requirements of Environment Act 2021, through which the UK government introduced a mandatory biodiversity net gain obligation. - Optima Meadow is available to specify now. Click the links below to learn more about this pioneering new system and speak to a member of our technical team about applications of this product. - Useful links: Explore the 3D model and full system details - https://lnkd.in/eS88vygs Watch Graham Todd (Technical Director at Sotech) and Alistair Law (Founder and CEO of Vertical Meadow) discuss Optima Meadow and its applications: https://lnkd.in/e5f-hddx Read the full news story - https://lnkd.in/eU-5ef6Y #rainscreen #biodiversity #cladding #livingwall #innovation #rainscreencladding #environment

Michigan’s pristine waters, with over 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 11,000 inland lakes, and more than 36,000 miles of streams, are one of the state’s greatest treasures. In Michigan, you’re never more than six miles away from a body of water, which is why many homeowners are drawn to the natural beauty and serenity of waterfront living. Whether it’s a lakeside cottage or a home on a stream, these properties become cherished escapes, fostering generations of family memories. However, with the allure of lakeside living comes the responsibility to care for and protect the fragile ecosystems that surround these bodies of water. The development of shorelines, coupled with conventional suburban landscaping practices, has led to the deterioration of many Michigan lakes and waterways. To ensure these precious resources thrive for generations to come, it’s critical to adopt sustainable landscaping techniques that are in harmony with the natural environment. Learn More About: The Importance of Natural Shoreline Habitats Common Mistakes that Harm Our Lakes Sustainable Landscaping Practices The Value of Natural Shorelines https://lnkd.in/dUMy69Q6

𝘏𝘦𝘸𝘐𝘕𝘚𝘐𝘎𝘏𝘛 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: Effectively Using Oak In Construction Not only is Oak one of the world’s most beautiful and versatile materials, it is also completely sustainable. The sustainability of oak can be evaluated from various perspectives, each reinforcing its status as an environmentally responsible choice. With this in mind, you can specify oak with confidence, knowing that it is among the most sustainable construction materials available today. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 European Oak is a prominent tree across Europe, supported by sustainable forestry schemes like PEFC and FSC. Its historical significance in France dates back as far as 1669 when King Louis XIV restructured forests to provide material to build a powerful navy. Although naval demands decreased after Napoleon's defeat, France now maintains 34,000 square miles of oak forests and harvests about 1,000,000 cubic meters annually. 𝐒𝐚𝐰𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Throughout the milling and processing journey, any waste can be processed into wood chips or pellets for biomass energy production, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 The durability of this material is another reason why it is such a sustainable choice. When considering that most oak structures will remain fully functional for more than 3-400 years, the typical growth span of an Oak (80 to 100 years) is relatively short. 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Timber has exceptional thermal properties, providing excellent insulation and reducing the need for excessive energy consumption in buildings. Wood has a low thermal conductivity, meaning it effectively retains heat in cold climates and keeps interiors cooler in hot climates. 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 Timber is well-suited for the principles of the circular economy. It can be easily disassembled, reused, and repurposed in various applications. Reclaimed timber retains its strength and aesthetic qualities, often adding a unique character to the built environment. Start your journey with Hewins today, and discover how Oak can transform your next project. #EuropeanOak #HewINSIGHT #Architects #TimberMarketing #Construction #OakSpecialists #OakConstruction #OakBeams #TimberSupply #Joinery 

Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) offers a greener alternative to traditional materials like concrete as it helps reduce carbon footprint and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions. CLT locks in carbon dioxide absorbed by trees during their growth, supporting sustainable forestry while using less energy compared to concrete. While CLT is seeing significant use in Scandinavian countries, Australia could benefit from this sustainable material as our nation has vast forest resources and CLT promotes forest management that balances ecological preservation with economic benefits. #sustainability #buildingmaterials #CLT

Good to see Farmers Weekly picking up on the growing interest in all-wood buildings, with the highlighted advantages of building aesthetics, structural performance and carbon-sequestration. Noting that New Zealand’s harvested, sustainable forestry sector supports a circular bioeconomy, and domestic log processing.

This Earth Day 2024 we are highlighting how we are working towards a cleaner future and celebrating our contribution towards the global effort to save the planet. Earth Day happens every year on April 22nd and aims to highlight the importance of protecting the environment. As an operating business of See Limited, sustainability is engrained in our ethos. For every Pura® NFC by Trespa order that is placed through Performance Panels we will plant 20 trees through our partnership with More Trees by THG Eco. By planting trees, we can help sequester carbon dioxide, while providing benefits such as water filtration, shelter, and food sources. More Trees by THG Eco work closely with tree planting projects across the world in places like Canada, Haiti, and Kenya. For more information on our tree-planting projects, read our blog on the Performance Panels website here: https://lnkd.in/eDNxst5S #EarthDay #EarthDay2024 #GoGreen #PlanetVsPlastics #SaveThePlanet #ClimateAction #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving #performancepanels #Trespa #TrespaPura #thinktrespa #cladding #architecture #homerenovation #buildingmaterials #designspecification #exteriordesign #exteriorcladding #exteriordesign #exteriors #exteriordecor #exteriordesigner #architecture #architecturedesign #cladding #claddingdesign #outbuildings #outbuilding #renovation #renovationideas

The journey of wood as a building material from 1918 to the present day is a fascinating story of transformation, innovation, and adaptation. In the early 20th century, wood was a primary building material due to its abundance, workability, and strength. Trees were generally older and grew in dense forests, resulting in wood that had a tight grain and greater durability. During this time, wood was used extensively in construction, shipbuilding, and furniture making. The wood harvested was primarily from old-growth forests, which produced timber with high density and strength. This quality made it an ideal choice for various structural applications, where reliability and longevity were essential. As the years progressed, industrialization and the demand for building materials led to significant deforestation and the depletion of old-growth forests. By the mid-20th century, the forestry industry shifted toward harvesting younger trees from managed forests. These younger trees grow faster but often result in wood with wider rings and less density. Consequently, the inherent strength and durability of the wood decreased compared to their older counterparts. Advancements in wood processing and the development of engineered wood products, such as plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), and laminated veneer lumber (LVL), have helped mitigate some of these issues. These products are manufactured by binding wood fibers, strands, or veneers with adhesives to create materials with specific properties tailored for construction needs. Engineered wood is often more uniform, stable, and resistant to environmental factors than solid wood. The shift in the characteristics of wood over the decades reflects broader changes in forestry practices and environmental awareness. Sustainable forest management has become a priority, focusing on reforestation and minimizing the ecological impact of logging. Moreover, the rise of green building practices encourages the use of wood from responsibly managed forests and emphasizes the benefits of wood as a renewable resource. In summary, while the quality of wood in terms of strength and density may have changed since 1918, innovations in wood technology and sustainable practices have allowed wood to remain a crucial and versatile material in modern construction. Today, wood continues to be celebrated for its aesthetic appeal, renewability, and ability to sequester carbon, making it a valuable resource in the effort to build sustainably. 🤓