UK must grow more of its own wood to meet climate goals – new research – Famagusta Gazette

UK must grow more of its own wood to meet climate goals – new research – Famagusta Gazette

John Healey, Bangor University; David Styles, University of Galway, and Eilidh Forster, Bangor University Wood is often hailed as a low-carbon hero, a natural alternative to steel, concrete and plastic. It’s a vital tool in the UK’s strategy for reaching net zero. But there’s a catch – the country don’t grow nearly enough of it. The UK has one of the lowest levels of forest cover in Europe, with just 14% of land forested. It is also the second-l…