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WELCOME – who said this?

Explore the beauty and resourcefulness of timber. Learn about recycled timber sources, conservation efforts, and the power of poles. Join the environmental movement by utilizing sustainable timber in projects.

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WELCOME – who said this?

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  1. WELCOME – who said this? • “I came to appreciate the forest wasn’t just a place of beauty, but a source of resources: the ultimate renewable resource.” • AND • “ When I see people who work with timber I see the ultimate conservationists and I want to salute you.” • 3rd March 2014

  2. Sources of recycled timber • > 100 buildings demolished each week in Queensland • An average post war hardwood house has 1 truck load of recyclable hardwood • Source : Trevor Lyons President Qld Demolishers Association

  3. 65% of Australia’s bridges are made of timber = > 35,000 timber bridgeSource Professor Keith Crews UTS

  4. The Power of Poles • >6,000,000 in service. • Average life 30 yrs • 200,000 poles available for recycling each year • Source Michael Powell Gottstein fellowship

  5. Tree of Knowledge

  6. Emergency Services

  7. Portside Place

  8. Eaton's Hills Tavern

  9. Escarpment House NSW

  10. Parliament House & Commonwealth Place Canberra

  11. Woody Point Jetty

  12. Wordsmith Café Uni Qld

  13. HQ Wickham street Brisbane

  14. Australian Tax Office Brisbane

  15. Good information sources • www.kennedystimbers.com.au • www.woodsolutions.com.au • www.timberqueensland.com.au • Many thanks

  16. 3 steps to become a better conservationist • Step 1: Use the information sources available on sustainable timber use • Step 2: Specify more timber on your next project with confidence • Step 3: ENJOY making a positive environmental choice • Welcome aboard the new environmental movement – Greater timber use

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