#Timber Product

[solastimber]

Limerick, a city rich in history and charm, is also home to a hidden gem for timber enthusiasts: Solas Timbers. This local business has carved a niche for itself by providing exceptional timber products that cater to a wide range of needs, from the homeowner looking to enhance their outdoor space to the professional builder seeking premium materials.

[timblrdrake]

real question is, does Bernard or Kon come visit you during work? and how does that go…

YES!

i finally got Bernard that internship (woohoo employfriends) so that’s been really nice- i keep having to make excuses for him to leave his actually important work to come see me which is kind of irresponsible but. i miss him. so.

i’m not sure if theyve settled on a name yet but my lovely supernova sneaks through my office window with coffee sometimes <3

[alistairs]

Got tagged by @0lemunch & @ytptennis to post another 5 songs I’ve been listening to on repeat. Thank y’all for letting me subject everyone to my music taste again.

Tagging: @vvanessaives @tekehu @habemuscarnificem @dragonsdogma2

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Harnessing the Power of FSC Multiple Site Forest Certification of Non-Timber Forest Products

Forest certification is an efficient tool for the usage of significant and financially suitable forest products and connecting them to sustainable forest management works to ensure their sustainable use. It incorporates social, economic, and environmental features, accordingly reducing the anthropogenic tensions on forest-based Multiple Site Certification in UAE resources and keeping up with forest ecosystem services.

All forest products with the exception of timber, including different materials acquired from trees like gums and leaves, as well as some other plant and creature products can be grouped under Non-Timber Forest Products (NFTP). Models incorporated, however, are not restricted to, seeds, organic products, nuts, honey, ornamental plants, and other wood products whether they were started inside a forest framework.

Role of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Rural Livelihoods

Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) play a significant part in country means and the improvement of livelihoods in nearby networks. In any case, with the commercialization of NTFPs, risks to forest-based resources through over-group are a central issue, possibly prompting biological lopsidedness and environ misfortune. 

Accordingly, to boost the advantages of NTFP commercialization, the sustainable use of resources ought to be looked for with the dynamic commitment of the local area. Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs), as characterized by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), are products that are of "biological origin other than wood derived from forests", like medicinal aromatic plants, wild edibles, fodder and other harvested forest products; like NWFPs, non-wood forest products (NTFPs) don't exclude wood other than timber.

Challenges of NTFP Commercialization

The expanded worry over NTFP harvests as of late reflects expanding request, with recognition of the commitment that NTFPs make to supporting the livelihoods of local area individuals in emerging nations, and the idea that NTFPs can be reaped with moderately little effect on the forest climate, however, there are various perspectives on economical group strategies and the opportunities for NTFP extraction.

Emergence of Certification as a Tool for Sustainable NTFP Harvesting

The certificate is a new and progressively involved marketing tool for empowering responsible resource stewardship through the legitimate naming of shopper-related products, cultivating trust in the purchaser in regard to the economical reap and lawful beginning of the collected produce. 

One of the issues looked at in the FSC-CoC Multiple Site Standard of NTFPs lies in the crucial absence of data on their general creation, utilization, and trade.

Impact of International Trade Laws and Compliance Costs on NTFP Markets

Monitoring and assessment systems are currently at the beginning phase of advancement and are lacking, inappropriately group and examining key data connected with NTFP certification. What's more, while considering global business sectors for NTFPs, the planning of worldwide regulations, rules, and guidelines for administering trade additionally become possibly the most important factor. 

The cost of compliance with certification is likewise high, which, however adding to the worth of the general item, makes it trying for limited-scope forest tenants and non-cutthroat business sectors.

Putting People First with FSC Certification

Many FSC Certification for Non-Timber Forest Products are reaped and traded by nearby communities and smallholder farmers living in or around forest regions. 

These products include:

Bamboo, bark, pine cones, and seeds

Fish, raw products, venison, and mushrooms

Honey, cinnamon, maple syrup, and tea

Natural gums, pitches, oils, and wax

Natural rubber, cork, and rattan

Three Key NFTPs: Bamboo, Cork, and Nuts

We've recognized three high-esteem NTFPs with the possibility to significantly impact nearby networks and smallholders.

We're working intimately with networks and supply chains to work on natural circumstances and market access.

Bamboo

Bamboo has various environmental and financial advantages. It's a viable carbon sink and its empty stems hold water to forestall desertification during droughts.

Gathered bamboo is utilized in furniture, textiles, and paper, and that's just the beginning. Once gathered, it recovers rapidly, turning out a consistent revenue for farmers.

Essential locales: North America, Latin America, Eastern Africa, Southeast Asia, China, and UAE

Cork

Cork oak bark is regenerative, and debarked cork trees can assimilate three to multiple times more carbon dioxide than non-gathered trees.

Cork's insulation and dampness-wicking properties make it helpful for various products, similar to wine-bottle corks, flooring, shoes, yoga mats, and as the center of baseballs and cricket balls.

Essential areas: Mediterranean nations, fundamentally Portugal and Spain

Nuts

Worldwide interest in tree nuts including almonds, pistachios, Brazil nuts, pecans, walnuts, pine nuts, and cashews has expanded emphatically throughout the last 10 years as additional purchasers search for sound and advantageous food choices.

Essential locales: Contingent upon the sort of nut, the beginning can go from tropical to calm districts, from deserts to rainforests.

Building Sustainably with FSC-Certified Wood

Progressively, development experts are effectively indicating FSC Multiple certified wood for their ventures.

Amazing Characteristics of Wood:

Has remarkable primary actual properties: great elasticity; is responsible (robust); can take the intensity; simple to work with; is lightweight yet solid, has an intrinsic adaptability; has superb warm protection properties; is flexible

Is the main inexhaustible development material; has less carbon impression and is less energy-concentrated than steel and cement;

Is recyclable (we can regrow and reuse);

Can lock away carbon; in a wood fabricating, the carbon is saved out of the climate for the lifetime of the structure or longer if the wood is recovered and reused for more modest designs and, reused again to make other wood products. 

Wood is likewise valued for its style and aesthetic esteem. Many analyses have likewise shown that involving wood inside, lessens pressure, increments efficiency, and decidedly influences our prosperity.

The FSC Multiple Site Certification label gives affirmation that the wood comes from all-around managed forests and has legal origins.

FSC-certified wood offers an answer for reducing the carbon footprint of the structure and development area.

FSC is the sustainable woods management plan trusted and liked by organizations (counting development and compositional firms) and purchasers.

Conclusion

Certification connected with NTFPs is a developing and propelling field in UAE. An assortment of certification plans with norms set by various associations has been rising over recent years. 

The point of ensuring more responsible use of forest-based assets is of essential significance for the overwhelming majority of these standards. The FSC-CoC Multiple Site Standard centers around specific goals and elevates the advantages to local manufacturers, as well as attempts to lessen the general environmental effect.

Certificate likewise fills in as an instrument for quality certification to the buyers, hence helping the environ, social, and economic spaces of turn of events.

[outdoorovernights]

TIMBER RIDGE Quick Set-Up Camping Cot Review

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[psychotrenny]

monoculture cereal fields are deeply unsettling in a way that is hard to explain to people who do not spend a lot of time looking at grasslands

this artificial arrangement of plants posses an independent consciousness and it clearly must be malicious

monoculture forests are deeply unsettling in a way that is hard to explain to people who do not spend a lot of time looking at forests

[acousticsoundproduct]

Timber Panels

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[headspace-hotel]

USAmericans

Read the Project 2025 manifesto RIGHT NOW

It's MUCH worse than y'all have been hearing

There is so much here you'll have to look at it for yourself, but the climate policy alone is nightmare fuel.

The republican coalition wants to essentially end funding for green energy, dramatically promote and expand fossil fuel industries, and eliminate funding and regulations in all sectors promoting climate change mitigation. Task forces and offices related to clean energy and lowering carbon emissions will be eliminated and replaced with offices for promoting fossil fuels.

They want to LOG NATIONAL FORESTS TO "THIN" THE TREES TO STOP WILDFIRES.

THEY WANT TO FORCE OREGON AND CALIFORNIA TO LOG THEIR NATIONAL FORESTS AND TREAT THEM AS FOR TIMBER PRODUCTION

There are specific provisions in Project 2025 to essentially destroy the Endangered Species Act, causing it to defer to the rights of "economic development" and "private property." The plan includes delisting gray wolves, cutting the budget so that a "triage" system is used to determine which species will get protection, removing funding for research, removing experts and specialists from the decision-making process, and preventing "experimental" populations of animals from being established.

This is so much worse than I expected it to be and there's much more past that: They want to deregulate pesticides and remove much of the EPA's ability to regulate pollutants as well.

Also included in the manifesto is that we should

withdraw from nuclear weapons nonproliferation agreements, build more nuclear weapons, and resume nuclear weapons testing

The manifesto comprehensively outlines the scorched-earth elimination of abortion access, down to ensuring doctors aren't even trained to perform abortions. There are plans in here to disrupt abortion access GLOBALLY, not just domestically.

Not only that,the Republicans plan on reframing family planning programs around "fertility awareness" and "holistic family planning."

I can't even describe it all. I'm trying to give screenshots of the most important things but there's so much.

The foreign policy is a nightmare. They plan to push fossil fuels onto the Global South and promote the development of fossil fuel industry in the "developing world."

It is aggressive and antagonistic towards other nations, strongly pro-military, proposing that we INCREASE (!!!!!) defense spending, improve public opinion of the military and military recruitment, and increase the power to fund new weapons technology.

Just read the Department of Defense section. It's about greatly increasing and strengthening the military-industrial complex, collaborating more closely with weapons manufacturers, removing regulatory barriers to arming our allies and to inventing new military weapons, and recruiting more people into the military. They include provisions to develop AI technology for surveillance. And of course, continuing to support Israel is in there.

Elsewhere it proposes interfering in foreign countries with creepy pro-USA propaganda campaigns, even establishing international educational programs where faculty have to pledge to promote USA interests.

There's a line in here about getting rid of PBS because SESAME STREET is LEFTIST for God's sake.

HOW are people claiming democrats have the same policies. I feel like i'm losing my mind.

[katarh-mest]

teeny correction - loblolly pine matures and is harvested in about 20 years (with thinning harvests every 5 years before that.) this is the primary wood used for timber frame houses. it is a TERRIBLE source for paper or fiber products despite this because that's still 5 years before you can get anything out of it. thus it does not to detract from the fact that hemp matures in as little as 100 days.

#SaveTheTrees

[firewoodservices]

How to Purchase the Right Hardwood Custom Woodwork?

Custom woodwork is very common in our homes, and the first thing required for this is the ‘right materials’. So many different options are available in terms of wood, but most people opt for hardwood. It comes with timeless appeal, durability, versatility, and strength. So many different options are available in hardwood that it makes it challenging for the buyer to choose the right one based on specific needs. We have come up with a guide to help you understand the available options and choose the right one for your needs.

UNDERSTANDING HARDWOOD TYPES

Hardwood is available in various types, and all have different characteristics. Hardwood is categorised into two main categories – domestic hardwood and exotic hardwood. Domestic hardwood is sourced from local suppliers and has common species like oak, maple and walnut. They -are known for their classic appearance, strength and sustainability and are readily available in Australia. The most common types available are Brazilian Cherry and Australian Cypress that come in various colours and patterns.

HOW TO PURCHASE THE RIGHT HARDWOOD?

Every hardwood company and hardwood supplier offers a wide range of products to suit your needs. While selecting, follow the tips discussed in this post.

CONSIDER THE HARDNESS LEVEL

An essential factor to consider while purchasing hardwood is the hardness level of the wood. This hardness will determine the resistance that wood has against dents and scratches. Species like walnut, and hard maple are extremely hard and suitable for hard usage surfaces.

MONITOR GRAIN PATTERNS CLOSELY

A unique characteristic of different hardwood types is that they have different grain patterns. For example, oak hardwood offered by hardwood suppliers will have prominent grain lines that give it a rustic look. On the other hand, maple has a smoother, more subtle grain for its contemporary and cleaner look.

DETERMINE THE COLOUR AND FINISH

There are so many different options available in terms of colour and finish of hardwood like DAR Blackbutt hardwood, Rough Sawn Hardwood, Rough Sawn Hardwood. You need to be very precise about your requirements. There are light shades, including natural maple, and darker tones, including walnut and mahogany.

CONSIDER YOUR BUDGET

Your budget will significantly affect the type of hardwood you choose from a hardwood company. As mentioned above, exotic hardwood is more expensive compared to domestic hardwood that is affordable, but at the same time, equally attractive.

[solastimber]

Transform Your Outdoor Space with Premium Timber Products in Limerick: Pergolas, Gazebos, Fencing, and More

At Solas Timbers, we believe that your outdoor space should be as beautiful and functional as the interior of your home. Based in Limerick, we specialize in providing top-quality timber products that elevate the look and feel of any garden, patio, or yard. Our diverse range of offerings includes elegant pergolas, stylish gazebos, durable side gates, and robust fencing solutions, all crafted with care and precision to meet the highest standards.

Pergolas: Looking to add a touch of elegance and shade to your garden? Our timber pergolas are the perfect choice. They provide a stylish focal point for your outdoor area while offering a functional space for relaxing, dining, or entertaining. Each pergola is designed to blend seamlessly with your existing landscape, adding both beauty and value to your home.

Gazebos: Create a serene retreat right in your backyard with a custom-built gazebo from Solas Timbers. Whether you want a cozy nook for quiet reflection or a stunning structure for hosting guests, our gazebos offer versatility and charm. Crafted from the finest timber, they are designed to withstand the elements while maintaining their beauty for years to come.

Side Gates and Entrance Gates: Security and aesthetics go hand in hand with our side and entrance gates. Available in a variety of designs, our timber gates are built to enhance your property's curb appeal while providing the protection and privacy you need. Whether you prefer a traditional or contemporary look, we have the perfect gate to complement your style.

Fencing: Complete your outdoor space with our high-quality timber fencing solutions. Our fences are not only durable and long-lasting but also designed to add a polished finish to your garden or yard. Whether you're looking to create a secure boundary or simply add some privacy, our fencing options are both practical and visually appealing.

At Solas Timbers, we take pride in delivering timber products that are not only functional but also add a unique touch of elegance to your outdoor spaces. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction ensures that every product we offer meets the highest standards. Let us help you transform your outdoor area into a beautiful, functional space that you'll enjoy for years to come. Whether you're in Limerick or the surrounding areas, Solas Timbers is your go-to source for premium timber products, including pergolas, gazebos, gates, and fencing.

[darkredau]

Looking to raise your building projects with the best construction materials? Our perfectly made timber products are just what you need for strength and beauty in construction. Get the quality for yourself!

[patchittjoinery]

French and Bi-Fold Folding Doors Nottingham

Create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces with Patchitt Joinery’s French and bi-fold folding doors. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these doors elevate both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your home.

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Explore Hume Doors and Timber at Jay Jay Building Supplies

Discover a wide range of Hume doors and timber products at Jay Jay Building Supplies. From stylish doors to durable timber materials, we offer high-quality solutions for your construction and renovation projects. Browse our selection today and elevate your space with Hume quality.