Tag: timber
DARA Award for excellence in timber construction
The European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP) is proud to announce the launch of the Dara Award, a new European distinction showcasing excellence in timber...
Which conifer species offer the best wood? A study to support...
This study focused on eight softwood (conifer) species traditionally used by the Greek wood industry—for furniture, sawn timber, plywood, and roundwood. Using the Multi-Criteria...
Four ForestValue2 Joint Call projects recommended for funding
Following the evaluation of the eligible 21 proposals by an international Expert Panel, the consortia recommended for funding are:
CRESTIMB – InCREased Service life of...
Deal for Green? Economics and policy for climate neutrality
There is a great demand in society for various (forest) ecosystem services under uncertain conditions. In many parts of the world, the main focus...
There’s still time to apply to the ForestValue2 Joint Call 2023
The ForestValue2 transnational call for proposals for research, development and innovation in the forest-based sector was launched on 2 May with an indicative public...
CEI-Bois General Assembly acknowledges increased use of sustainable wood
The annual General Assembly of CEI-Bois, the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries, was hosted by CEI-Bois member Timber Development UK.
Delegates were pleased with the...
ForestValue2 Joint call 2023 is now open!
ForestValue ERA-Net, which ended in March 2023, continues as the CSA project ForestValue2 (funded by EU under Horizon Europe), which started in January this...
Forestry Speed Dating: Wood-based insulation
Wood construction is seen as a prominent solution to reduce and reverse climate change as it is a way to capture and store carbon...
Forestry Speed Dating: Use of recovered wood in construction
EFI Bioregions Facility is continuing its virtual Forestry Speed Dating series on Bio-based solutions for sustainable construction. During the third event of this series, taking...
New researcher position open in the area of sustainable structural systems
InnoRenew CoE is an independent research institute established in 2017 through the H2020 InnoRenew project. Its research targets renewable materials and sustainable buildings, specifically...
Moving beyond suppression: why fire-smart management pays off
Across the Mediterranean region, wildfires are becoming larger, more intense, and more destructive. Climate change is part of the story, but it is not...
