We therefore welcome Defra’s engagement with the forestry, timber and construction sectors in relation to the industry-led National Wood Strategy and through the Timber in Construction working group. It is important that the proposed Timber in Construction Roadmap is published as soon as possible and provides clarity on how the growth of timber, and its use in domestic construction, will be encouraged.

We therefore welcome Defra’s engagement with the forestry, timber and construction sectors in relation to the industry-led National Wood Strategy and through the Timber in Construction working group. It is important that the proposed Timber in Construction Roadmap is published as soon as possible and provides clarity on how the growth of timber, and its use in domestic construction, will be encouraged. Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Paragraph: 38 | Response status: accepted Government response: Good progress has been made on the Timber in Construction Roadmap and we intend to publish later in 2023. As part of developing the roadmap we are considering actions to increase domestic supply of timber construction products and we have engaged with industry throughout the drafting process. We are