Timber Shortage Increases House Prices

B1 – Intermediate

Timber is one important material in building construction. However, due to climate change, there is a shortage in its supply. This shortage causes the price of timber to increase. Thereby, increasing the prices of new houses too.

Read the article about global timber shortage and its effects on the housing industry.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2108/210806-timber-shortage-4.html

Discussion Questions:

  1. What can you say about the problem with timber shortage in the world?
  2. What else can be done to solve the problem with timber shortage?
  3. According to DIY stores, home projects have created extraordinary demand for timber. What do you think of this? 
  4. Have you done any DIY reformations in your house during the lockdown/pandemic, too? Talk about it.
  5. Is your country also committed to planting more trees just like the UK? Explain.
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