Timber Suppliers in Brisbane Push for Sustainable Lifestyle
Announcement posted by Narangba Timbers 14 Sep 2016
Timber suppliers in Brisbane reveal why non-sustainable clearing of trees in Queensland can have a negative effect on Brisbane and all of Australia.
Brisbane, QLD, 14 September 2016 - There are plenty of timber suppliers in Brisbane, but none seem to be as aware of environmental issues as the management of Narangba Timbers. They have produced numerous informative articles on their company blog about sustainable forestry and its positive effects on the environment, while decrying the deleterious effects of non-sustainable harvesting of timber.
They have made it a point of pride to only carry ethically-sourced timber of high quality and selling it for low prices. Recently, they published a piece on their company blog reacting to a study that was recently revealed to the public.
The study was conducted by QLD Government and is called the Statewide Landcover and Tree Study (SLATS). According to the study, nearly 296,000 hectares of trees were cleared in QLD during 2014-15. This is only a small rise from the numbers for the previous year, but they are nearly double the amount of trees cleared in 2011-12.
Both the Queensland Conservation Council and the Deputy Premier, Jackie Trad, issued statements saying that the level is too high and is not sustainable for Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef lost 108,000 of those hectares via catchment areas, a figure that Ms Trad found “alarming.”
Dr Tim Seelig of the Queensland Conservation Council was the most aggressive towards the need to decrease this number. He sees the clearing as a threat to many native species, citing “devastating effects.” He also sees the Great Barrier Reef as being put in jeopardy by indiscriminate clearing of trees.
Dr Seelig wants to see regulations tightened on tree clearing, reversing a decision by the previous government to allow farmers to clear all the trees they want for “high value agricultural projects.”
Jack Kyle is the owner of Narangba Timbers. According to Mr Kyle: “From an early age, I have been taught to respect the forest and respect the environment. I was taught to conduct business in a way that makes the world a better place afterwards. For us, that means only doing business with firms that harvest timber in a sustainable manner.”
Mr Kyle continued: “This path has forced me to stay on top of environmental issues. I know most of the trees we are losing are not being sold as timber, but losing 300,000 hectares of forest a year is a big environmental problem and needs to be addressed.”
Mr Kyle added further: “The entire idea behind sustainable forestry is that trees which are cut down need to be replaced by newly-planted trees. That continues the cycle of carbon storage and ensures that our trees can still benefit the environment. When this principle is violated, it contributes to global warming. Losing 300,000 hectares of trees a year definitely violates that principle.”
Mr Kyle concluded: “We want to leave Australia better for our kids than it was for our generation. Losing 300,000 hectares of trees a year isn’t going to cut it.”
Narangba Timbers are the most ethical timber suppliers in Brisbane. They pride themselves on unparalleled customer service, great selection and low prices. They obtain their timber from ethical, sustainable sources. To learn more or to enquire about timber for your next project, call (07) 3888 1293 or visit their website: http://www.narangbatimbers.com.au/.
They have made it a point of pride to only carry ethically-sourced timber of high quality and selling it for low prices. Recently, they published a piece on their company blog reacting to a study that was recently revealed to the public.
The study was conducted by QLD Government and is called the Statewide Landcover and Tree Study (SLATS). According to the study, nearly 296,000 hectares of trees were cleared in QLD during 2014-15. This is only a small rise from the numbers for the previous year, but they are nearly double the amount of trees cleared in 2011-12.
Both the Queensland Conservation Council and the Deputy Premier, Jackie Trad, issued statements saying that the level is too high and is not sustainable for Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef lost 108,000 of those hectares via catchment areas, a figure that Ms Trad found “alarming.”
Dr Tim Seelig of the Queensland Conservation Council was the most aggressive towards the need to decrease this number. He sees the clearing as a threat to many native species, citing “devastating effects.” He also sees the Great Barrier Reef as being put in jeopardy by indiscriminate clearing of trees.
Dr Seelig wants to see regulations tightened on tree clearing, reversing a decision by the previous government to allow farmers to clear all the trees they want for “high value agricultural projects.”
Jack Kyle is the owner of Narangba Timbers. According to Mr Kyle: “From an early age, I have been taught to respect the forest and respect the environment. I was taught to conduct business in a way that makes the world a better place afterwards. For us, that means only doing business with firms that harvest timber in a sustainable manner.”
Mr Kyle continued: “This path has forced me to stay on top of environmental issues. I know most of the trees we are losing are not being sold as timber, but losing 300,000 hectares of forest a year is a big environmental problem and needs to be addressed.”
Mr Kyle added further: “The entire idea behind sustainable forestry is that trees which are cut down need to be replaced by newly-planted trees. That continues the cycle of carbon storage and ensures that our trees can still benefit the environment. When this principle is violated, it contributes to global warming. Losing 300,000 hectares of trees a year definitely violates that principle.”
Mr Kyle concluded: “We want to leave Australia better for our kids than it was for our generation. Losing 300,000 hectares of trees a year isn’t going to cut it.”
Narangba Timbers are the most ethical timber suppliers in Brisbane. They pride themselves on unparalleled customer service, great selection and low prices. They obtain their timber from ethical, sustainable sources. To learn more or to enquire about timber for your next project, call (07) 3888 1293 or visit their website: http://www.narangbatimbers.com.au/.