Ireland must realise the “massive opportunity” that exists as timber construction is set to triple market value and deliver climate action, Forest Industries Ireland (FII) said. The director of FII, Mark McAuley has welcomed a recent report from the Timber in Construction Steering Group which outlines a roadmap for the timber sector to become a central pillar in meeting Ireland’s urgent housing needs and Climate Action Plan targets. The report, Market Opportunities for Timber Construction in Ireland, projects significant growth in timber usage and details strategic steps necessary to transform the construction industry. Mark McAuley welcomed the report as a “signal to farmers of the potential value of planting trees on their land, with such high future demand for timber”. McAuley said: “We have a massive opportunity to build more with wood in Ireland.