Davids
Timber believes that timber is the most environmentally
friendly building material and assuch, we are committed ensuring the longevity of this resource.
When
you buy treated pine products from Davids Timber,
you can be confident that you are using high
quality renewable plantation pine specifically
grown for timber manufacture.
Plantation grown treated pine is the optimum building material; it is natural, attractive and extremely versatile. Using treated pine is the best choice for your outdoor project and the best choice for the environment.
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Approximately
20% of Australia is still forested. This is
comprised of woodlands, open forest, rainforest,
mangroves and plantations.
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The total plantation area as at September, 2000
was 1,484,740 hectares. 66% of this is comprised
of softwood and the balance hardwood.
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Currently, plantation timber represents about
1.1% of total forests in Australia.
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There is a 3million ha plantation target set
for 2020.
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Most pine plantations are grown on land that
was previously cleared but proved unsuitable
for high intensity farming, so they do not replace
native forests.
The timber supplied from these forests comprises
more than 50% of timber produced in Australia. Additionally,
plantation sites are generally on previously cleared
land returning the site to a forested ecosystem.
The benefits of Timber over other construction Materials |
• Timber is infinitely
renewable |
• Timber is a natural
product |
• Timber utilises
less energy to produce |
• Doesn't use non-renewable
fossil fuels unlike steel, concrete and aluminum |
• Can be re-used
and is biodegradable, therefore environmentally
desirable. |
• Treated timber
extends the life span of timber |
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• Timber reduces the greenhouse effect
with the absorption of Carbon dioxide. |
• Treated timber
reduces the long-term demand for resources |
Additionally, Davids ensures that all statutory
controls, relevant standards and Codes of Practice
are complied with in the operation of their business
to ensure minimum environmental impact.
We also understand the importance of this natural
resource and it is in our interests as a business
and as individuals to employ all efforts to preserve
timber and our environment for the future.
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