For UK-grown timber to be used in construction, the Government needs to support the sawmilling sector to transition UK production towards producing a higher percentage of construction grade timber products and engineered timber. Action to support this transition should be specifically set out in the Timber in Construction roadmap.

For UK-grown timber to be used in construction, the Government needs to support the sawmilling sector to transition UK production towards producing a higher percentage of construction grade timber products and engineered timber. Action to support this transition should be specifically set out in the Timber in Construction roadmap. Type: conclusion | Number: 38 | Paragraph: 180 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: We anticipate that increasing demand for domestic timber in construction will in turn stimulate the timber and wood processing sectors, including sawmills, to increase the production of timber and wood derived products for this market. As part of developing the Timber in Construction Roadmap we are