Tag: wood
Modelling the material wood flow from finished products to forest woods
A new publication explores the modelling of material wood flows from finished products back to forest resources, highlighting how integrating the final stages of...
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...
Incubating pallet wood samples does not enhance detection of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
Among the most concerning threats impacting global forest ecosystems is the pinewood nematode (PWN, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner and Buhrer) Nickle), the causal agent of...
Wood resource balances – Circular economy and cascading
The publication "Wood resource balances - Circular economy and cascading" summarises Professor Mantau's work in the field of wood resource balances. In addition to...
SINTETIC webinar: harnessing the digital revolution in the forest-based sector
Register now for an online seminar exploring the groundbreaking SINTETIC project, its objectives, progress, and the innovative solutions that the initiative will organise. This online...
FOREST4EU launches international study visits call
Horizon Europe's FOREST4EU project is thrilled to announce the launch of its International Study Visits programme, offering a unique opportunity to explore the latest...
Will future cities be made of wood?
When did it all start?
Historically, humans started building their houses using natural resources such as wood, soil, stones and straw. However, throughout decades of...
Exploring the future of Latvian forests: insights from the Latvian Forestry...
On May 16, the Latvian State Forestry Institute "Silava" hosted Latvian Forestry Day at the Science Support Center of the Forest Research Station "Mežmāja."...
Europe’s wood supply in disruptive times
On 14 March TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS presented a study analysing factors affecting future wood supply in Europe such as climate change, land use...
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...
