Concept of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) In Timber Industry

Wood, with its potential as carbon storage and lower embodied energy, is widely used for different purposes. However, the production or activities associated to products’ life cycle in the timber industry consequently impacts the environment. The issues are inevitable in view that environmental issues are global concerns. The concept of life cycle assessment (LCA) is currently being applied in timber industry to assess the potential environmental impacts of product throughout its life cycle. The basic of LCA concept in the timber industry is briefly explained in this paper.