Bridging the Gap between Construction and Forestry

The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products

How do we move beyond “do no harm” and deliver a genuine "biodiversity net gain" when selecting timber in construction?

How do we move beyond “do no harm” and deliver a genuine “biodiversity net gain” when selecting timber in construction? Building on ASBP’s <a href="https://asbp.org.uk/project/impactt" title="https://asbp.org.uk/project/impactt" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IMPACTT</a> (Innovative Mapping and Processes to Advance Construction Timber Transparency) project linking construction and forestry, this session brings scientists and practitioners to provide insights into forest biodiversity metrics, showcase supply chain mapping, and show how certification underpins responsible sourcing.<h4>Agenda</h4>12:30 Welcome and Introduction – Dr Asselia Katenbayeva, Sustainability Research Lead, ASBP12:40 Insights into biodiversity in forests &amp; sustainable forest management – Prof John Healey, Professor of Forest Sciences, Bangor University12:55 Lessons from the DiversiTree project – Dr Ruth Mitchell, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Group Leader, James Hutton Institute13:10 Supply chain mapping demo &amp; forest management in practice – Dr Mila Duncheva, Business Development and Global Project Manager, Stora Enso13:25 How timber certification underpins responsible sourcing – John Kirkby, Executive Director at PEFC UK13:40 Q&amp;A14:00 Close<h4>Key details</h4><ul><li>Date: Thursday 25th September 2025</li><li>Timings: 12:30-14:00</li><li>Location: Online (Zoom)</li><li>Cost: Free to attend</li></ul>By subscribing to this event you will be added to our mailing list so you can keep up-to-date with our latest news and upcoming events. If you are already on our mailing list then we will update your profile with new information if necessary. You can unsubscribe at any time. View privacy policy <a href="https://asbp.org.uk/privacy-policy" title="https://asbp.org.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://asbp.org.uk/privacy-policy</a>