SGLD Guidance Note 018
Reclaimed timber is an environmentally-friendly approach to the sourcing and use of timber in garden construction. It is not without issues, as it is hard to source consistently, may be labour intensive in making useable and some contractors might not like using it. Huge amounts of useable timber go to landfill, shredding or are burnt each year, which could be put to good use and can help keep carbon locked up for longer. Designing recycled timber into your project can give a unique look and finish, whilst substantially lowering the carbon footprint of the garden.