Timber shortage due to unprecedented post-lockdown demand
By Claire Marshall
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image captionArchitecture student Mersei Mongaba works on a modular house made from sustainable Finnish larch, which has doubled in cost
The price of timber has risen sharply with builders struggling to get supplies, as post-lockdown construction and DIY projects create huge demand.
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) said suppliers were working around the clock but are struggling to keep up .
Climate change is also increasing the pressure on supply with more wildfires and pests that kill trees.
The UK imports around 80% of its timber and many are calling for the UK s forestry industry to be nurtured.