January 2026 - div5 - lists.iufro.org

IUFRO Division 5 Conference 2027 - Save the Date

by Brüchert, Franka (FORST)

Dear colleagues: IUFRO Division 5 "Forst Products" would like to announce the next All-Division 5 conference "Future Forest Use: Advancing Wood Science and Forest Products for a Circular Bioeconomy" which will be jointly organised in cooperation with the International Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) and the Estonian University of Life Science. The conference will be held in: Tartu, Estonia at the Estonian National Museum from: 30 May - 3 June 2027 This IUFRO Division 5 Forest Products Conference will bring together experts to discuss the future of sustainable forestry, wood science, forest products and the circular bioeconomy. The conference will address several key topics, including: * Future Wood: Climate smart forest management and silviculture for forest tree growth, wood yield and quality. * Wood Science: From wood anatomy to the analytics of mechanical, physical and chemical properties. * Wood Valorization: Innovative approaches of wood engineering and wood technologies to convert biomass into energy, chemicals, fibers, and high-performance composites. * Non-Wood Products: Exploring the value of medicinal and edible components of forest crops. It goes beyond wood, emphasizing the efficient, science-based use of forest resources for the good of mankind. In addition to scientific sessions, the program will include post-conference tours. To stay up-to-date sign up for the newsletter on https://www.iufro-div5-2027.ee/welcome/ The call for sessions is open now. Please team up with colleagues and submit a session proposal to create the attractive scientific programme of the conference. To submit your proposal visit the conference website (https://www.iufro-div5-2027.ee/call-for-sessions ). Submission deadline is 15 March, 2026. Please feel free to forward this message to colleagues to distribute this announcement further. Looking forward to meeting you in Tartu in 2027! On behalf of the organizing team, Franka Brüchert and Prof. Roger Meder Prof. Marek Metslaid Matthew Schwarzkopf Co-Coordinators IUFRO Division 5 Conference chair, SWST University of Life Science, Tartu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Franka Brüchert Abteilung Waldnutzung FVA Baden-Württemberg Wonnhaldestr. 4 79100 Freiburg Tel:+49-761-4018<tel:+49-761-4018> 239 Mobil: +49-175 180 48 33 Fax:+49-761-4018 333 Email: franka.bruechert(a)forst.bwl.de<mailto:franka.bruechert@forst.bwl.de<mailto:franka.bruechert@forst.bwl.de%3cmailto:franka.bruechert@forst.bwl.de>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Franka Brüchert Dep. of Forest Utilisation Forest Research Institute of Baden-Württemberg Wonnhaldestr. 4 79100 Freiburg, Germany phone:+49-761 4018 239 mobile: +49-175 180 48 33 fax:+49-761 4018 333 email: franka.bruechert(a)forst.bwl.de<mailto:franka.bruechert@forst.bwl.de<mailto:franka.bruechert@forst.bwl.de%3cmailto:franka.bruechert@forst.bwl.de>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Call for abstract - 24th International NDTE of Wood Symposium - Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA, May 19-22, 2026

by Wang, Xiping - FS, WI

Dear Colleagues, New Year's Greetings! IUFRO Working Party D5.01.09 is proud to sponsor the 24th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDTE) of Wood Symposium, to be held in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA on May 19-22, 2026. This premier international forum brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to share the latest advances in nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood, wood-based materials and structures. The Call for abstracts is open right now (https://www.ndtsymposium.com/abstract-submission) The Organizing Committee invites oral and poster presentations on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: 1. Fundamental Material Characterization 1. Wood Quality Assessment in Forestry 1. Urban Tree Inspection and Risk Assessment 1. NDT for Log and Timber Grading 1. NDT for Mass Timber and Engineered Wood Products 1. NDT for Wood-Based Composites and New Materials 1. NDT for Heritage and Historic Wood Structures 1. Other innovative and interdisciplinary NDT applications Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026. Only 2 WEEKS away! A pre-symposium technical workshop, "Nondestructive Evaluation Technologies for Wood Structures - Introduction, Demonstration & Case Study", will take place on May 19, 2026, followed by a tour of the historic USS Cairo at Vicksburg National Military Park. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work, connect with the global NDT community, and experience the rich history of Vicksburg (https://www.vicksburg.org/) For more information, please visit the symposium website (https://www.ndtsymposium.com/) Cheers, Xiping Wang, D5.01 Deputy Coordinator D5.01.09 Coordinator [Forest Service Shield] Xiping Wang, PhD Research Forest Products Technologist Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory p: 608-231-9461 f: 608-231-9303 xiping.wang(a)usda.gov<mailto:xiping.wang@usda.gov> One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53726-2398 This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

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Abstracts due date extended--24th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDTE) of Wood Symposium

by Spinelli Correa, Laurice Mara

[cid:image001.png@01DC8569.CC3F8F10] Join us for the 24th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDTE) of Wood Symposium, taking place May 19-22, 2026, at the ERDC-WERX in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA. Abstracts due date extended to January 31, 2026. Visit https://www.ndtsymposium.com/ and submit your abstract now. Our event The 24th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium serves as a global forum for those involved in the nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood, wood-based materials, wood products, and trees. This event will bring together the international research community, users of various nondestructive testing technologies, equipment developers and manufacturers, representatives from government agencies, and other groups to share research findings and showcase new products and technologies. As part of the symposium program, participants will enjoy a visit to the Vicksburg National Military Park (https://www.nps.gov/vick/index.htm) a beautiful and historic site that houses the USS Cairo-one of seven shallow-draft City Class river ironclads. Key dates January 31, 2026 -- Deadline for Abstract Submission February 15, 2026 -- Notification of Abstract Acceptance to Authors (oral and poster) March 15, 2026 -- Deadline for Full Paper Submission May 19-22, 2026 - Symposium Let us know if you have any questions. See you in May! [Forest Service Shield] Robert Ross, PhD Research Engineer Forest Service Volunteer Forest Products Laboratory robert.j.ross(a)usda.gov<mailto:robert.j.ross@usda.gov> One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53726-2398 Laurice M. Spinelli Correa, Ph.D. Assistant Research Professor Department of Sustainable Bioproducts Mississippi State University Stationed at the USDA-Forest Products Laboratory Madison, WI [Forest Service Shield] Xiping Wang, PhD Research Forest Products Technologist Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory p: 608-231-9461 f: 608-231-9303 xiping.wang(a)usda.gov<mailto:xiping.wang@usda.gov> One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53726-2398

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ISCHP26 Updates and Last Call for Abstracts

by Brigitte Burger

Von: ischp-request(a)list.sun.ac.za Im Auftrag von Bruno Monteiro Balboni Gesendet: Mittwoch, 14. Jänner 2026 12:22 Betreff: ISCHP26 Updates and Last Call for Abstracts Dear colleagues, The final abstract submission deadline for the ISCHP 2026 conference of 20 January 2026 is approaching, and the Organizing Committee would like to share some important information about the conference. The list of keynote speakers is already available on our website. We are pleased to announce five distinguished researchers from different backgrounds, carefully selected to provide attendees with engaging talks on diverse topics (see https://ischp26.co.za/keynote-speakers/) Following the conference, all accepted and presented papers will be published in a book of proceedings. In the past, a special issue in the European Journal of Wood and Wood Products was dedicated to the conference, and we are in discussion with the editor to see if that will be possible again. More details on this will be provided soon. In less than a month, the Scientific Committee will begin the abstract evaluation process and will inform authors once feedback from the reviewers is available. We look forward to welcoming you to Stellenbosch, South Africa! For further information, please visit our website (https://ischp26.co.za/) or contact us at ischp26(a)sun.ac.za<mailto:ischp26@sun.ac.za>. Kind regards, The ISCHP 2026 Organizing Committee Bruno Balboni Visiting Researcher Department of Forest Sciences University of São Paulo Ph.D. in Forest Resources - Technology of Wood Products [cid:~WRD0000.jpg]<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bruno-Balboni> [cid:~WRD0000.jpg] <http://lattes.cnpq.br/4885362022915207> [cid:~WRD0000.jpg] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunobalboni/>

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ISCHP26 - Abstract Submissions Final Extension - 20 January 2026

by Brigitte Burger

Von: ischp-request(a)list.sun.ac.za <ischp-request(a)list.sun.ac.za> Im Auftrag von Bruno Monteiro Balboni Gesendet: Freitag, 26. Dezember 2025 16:07 An: ischp(a)list.sun.ac.za Betreff: [ischp] ISCHP26 - Abstract Submissions Final Extension Dear colleague, The Organizing Committee of the International Scientific Conference on Hardwood Products 2026 (ISCHP26) has decided to extend the deadline for abstract submissions one final time, until 20 January 2026. Please see below for more details. We hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year! Kind regards, Bruno Balboni On behalf of the ISCHP26 Organizing Committee Bruno Balboni Visiting Researcher Department of Forest Sciences University of São Paulo Ph.D. in Forest Resources - Technology of Wood Products From: Wessels, CB, Prof [cbw(a)sun.ac.za<mailto:cbw@sun.ac.za>] <cbw(a)sun.ac.za<mailto:cbw@sun.ac.za>> Sent: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10:00 To: ischp(a)list.sun.ac.za<mailto:ischp@list.sun.ac.za> Subject: ISCHP 2026 - Call for abstracts Dear colleague, This is a call for abstracts for the 9th edition of ISCHP – the International Scientific Conference on Hardwood Products. This will be a joint conference with the Wood Quality Modelling Working Party (IUFRO 5.01.04) where there will also be parallel sessions related to wood quality modelling. The conference will be hosted by Stellenbosch University, South Africa, between 8-11 September 2026 with a pre-conference tour from 5-7 September, and a welcome reception on the 7th of September. The main objective of this conference is to bring together the scientific and research communities working on hardwood products as well as wood quality modelling. International experts, scientists, government and industry representatives, suppliers and customers are invited to discuss recent progress and innovative work in these valuable research areas. ISCHP 2026 will address the following main topics: • Hardwood species, properties and quality; • Hardwood processing and products; • Structural and non-structural applications (connections, heritage structures, architecture, markets); • Wood quality modelling. The abstract should not exceed 300 words. Abstracts should be submitted electronically through the following link until the 26th of November 2025: https://ischp26.co.za/submissions/ . Feel free to visit the conference website for more information: https://ischp26.co.za<https://ischp26.co.za/> . Please take note that the conference website address was changed since the first conference announcement e-mail was sent out. Sponsors interested in the conference should contact the ISCHP26 organising committee for further information by email at ischp(a)sun.ac.za<mailto:ischp@sun.ac.za>. Kind regards Brand Wessels ISCHP26 Conference Chairperson Department of Forest and Wood Science | Departement Bos -en Houtkunde Faculty of AgriSciences | Fakulteit AgriWetenskappe | IFakhalthi yeeNzululwazi zoLimo Stellenbosch University | Stellenbosch Universiteit; South Africa E-mail: ischp(a)sun.ac.za<mailto:ischp@sun.ac.za> Website: https://ischp26.co.za/ The integrity and confidentiality of this email are governed by these terms. Disclaimer<https://www.sun.ac.za/emaildisclaimer/default.aspx> Die integriteit en vertroulikheid van hierdie e-pos word deur die volgende bepalings bereël. Vrywaringsklousule<https://www.sun.ac.za/emaildisclaimer/default.aspx> The integrity and confidentiality of this e-mail is governed by these terms / Die integriteit en vertroulikheid van hierdie e-pos word deur die volgende bepalings gereÃ«l. http://www.sun.ac.za/emaildisclaimer

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Call for Contributions - EGU Session BG3.12 on "Nature-based solutions for restoring forests under climate change"

by Brigitte Burger

[Ein Bild, das Text, Electric Blue (Farbe), Grafiken, Majorelle Blue enth?lt. KI-generierte Inhalte k?nnen fehlerhaft sein.] Dear Colleagues, The EGU General Assembly 2026, held in Vienna, Austria & online from 3-8 May 2026, brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience. Find out about Session BG3.12 on "Nature-based solutions for restoring forests under climate change" at the EGU 2026 General Assembly. The session is convened by Debojyoti Chakraborty, BFW (and IUFRO officeholder), and aims to advance knowledge by gathering insights into monitoring approaches, stakeholder perspectives, and policy dimensions of nature-based solutions (NBS) and forest landscape restoration (FLR) under climate change. Contributions are welcome by Thursday, 15 January 2026, 13:00 CET! Details: https://www.egu26.eu/session/56540 *********** posted by on behalf of Debojyoti Chakraborty, BFW, by IUFRO Headquarters

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