Woody Chip and recycling wood

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DID YOU KNOW ABOUT – WOOD

It is estimated that 1.6 billion cubic metres (m3) of timber is harvested worldwide, approximately 50 million m3 is used in the UK annually.

Packaging (pallets and crates) produce = 670,000 tonnes

Construction and demolition = 750,000 tonnes.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world's forests. They are working to combat both illegal, unethical, and environmentally damaging logging practices, and it is widely acknowledged as the standard, endorsed by Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, the Woodland Trust and the WWF.

USES FOR RECYCLING WOOD

Reuse - there are now many opportunities to reuse timber - floorboards, window, doorframes, or the doors themselves and even staircases.
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Mulch - can prevent soil erosion, enrich soils, help limit water loss and moderate soil temperature change.

Composting Agent - sawdust and chipped wood can be used as a bulking agent to improve airflow and decomposition.

Pet Bedding/Equestrian Surfacing - Untreated material can be used for pet bedding or all weather exercise rings for horses.

Fuel - timber fired boilers

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