With over 80% of global timber usage being softwood, it is essential that, wherever possible, softwood timber requirements are sourced from sustainable softwood suppliers. Fortunately, with a rapid rate of growth and higher density plantation, coniferous softwood varieties such as pine and fir are relatively easily managed in sustainable softwood forests.

 

As softwood covers a wide selection of different trees – from pine to yew - it is a huge market and one that has continued to see significant growth in demand in the UK. With such a diverse range of use for softwoods, it is increasingly important that requirements are supplied from sustainable softwood sources. The annual UK consumption of softwood increased by 13% in 2011 through the demand from a variety of industries such as construction, furniture manufacture, glazing and window frame suppliers and garden products, so it is vital that supplies come from sustainable softwood sources.

Creffields Timber & Boards Ltd, are proud to be suppliers of sustainable softwood products and have been accredited by the FSC and PEFC as responsible timber merchants supplying softwood from verified renewable sources and have sustainable softwood supplier documentation available for review if required.

As specialists in the supply of a wide variety of softwood and hardwood products to a range of industries, Creffields can advise on the best timber product for use in a particular application as well as the most appropriate timber variety to use to ensure supply from a sustainable softwood resource. What’s more, Creffields are experts in the supply of fire retardant and flame proof timber including flameproof plywood and flame proof mdf so if you have a specialist requirement for fire retardant timber then contact Creffields.

Whatever your requirements, if you are trying to source quantities of sustainable softwood then Creffields can help, and with a wide stock-holding, there is a high likelihood that they will be able to supply next day to customers inside their normal delivery area.

Creffields specialise in the supply of flame resistant mdf and fire proof plywood and in this market we are especially aware of the importance of sustainability. Much of our sustainable timber products are used in the build of retail merchandising units, exhibition stands and film, TV and theatre sets and our customers in these markets take their responsibilities of minimising environmental impacts very seriously. Consequently, it is vital that we are able to provide sustainable wood products for their needs.

Please contact Creffields today to find out more about how we can supply sustainable timber for your needs