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
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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>>
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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:
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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
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Xiping Wang, PhD
Research Forest Products Technologist
Forest Service
Forest Products Laboratory
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f: 608-231-9303
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One Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI 53726-2398
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Abstracts due date extended--24th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDTE) of Wood Symposium
by Spinelli Correa, Laurice Mara
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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
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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
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Website: https://ischp26.co.za/
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Call for Contributions - EGU Session BG3.12 on "Nature-based solutions for restoring forests under climate change"
by Brigitte Burger
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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
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posted by on behalf of Debojyoti Chakraborty, BFW, by IUFRO Headquarters
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Branching out - Season 2, Episode 9, December 2025
by IUFRO
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3rd announcement From Forests to Heritage 3
by Brigitte Burger
From: Michael Grabner <michael.grabner(a)boku.ac.at<mailto:michael.grabner@boku.ac.at>>
Sent: Donnerstag, 18. Dezember 2025 10:25
Subject: 3rd announcement From Forests to Heritage 3
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce some updates regarding the third 'From Forests to Heritage' conference, which will take place alongside the '2026 World Wood Day Symposium' and the '8th IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium' from 19 to 22 May 2026 in Klagenfurt, Austria.
1) You are invited to start booking your accommodation at https://fromforeststoheritage.dendro.at/. “Visit Klagenfurt” has made some reservations, which you can take advantage of. These reservations must be made by 16 March 2026.
2) We are organising several pre- and post-conference excursions.
* On Monday 18 May, you can choose between a forest experience and a visit to a high-tech timber construction company (not confirmed yet – please wait for further information).
* On Saturday 23 May, you can visit the Ljubljana moor and the Ribnica handicraft centre, or the prehistoric salt mines of Hallstatt.
* We can currently provide a rough cost estimate for the excursions. The fixed costs will be available when registration opens at the end of January.
3) Registration will open at the end of January 2026 via an online tool on the website. The conference fee, which covers attendance, coffee breaks and the in-conference excursion, is not fixed yet, but will be less than €200.
4) The call for abstracts will be open until 31 January 2026. This deadline will not be extended in order to maintain the tight schedule leading up to the meeting in May 2026. So submit your abstract on time. We have already received 29 proposals.
The conference venue has a capacity of 120 people. If we receive more abstract proposals or registrations than there are places available, entry will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2026!
We hope to see you in Klagenfurt!
Michael and team
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PD Dr. Michael Grabner
Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
Institut für Holztechnologie und Nachwachsende Rohstoffe
UFT Tulln
Konrad Lorenz Straße 24
3430 Tulln
michael.grabner(a)boku.ac.at<mailto:michael.grabner@boku.ac.at>
Tel. ++43-1-47654-89128
www.dendro.at<http://www.dendro.at>
www.holzverwendung.at<http://www.holzverwendung.at>
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Editor in Chief: International Journal of Wood Culture
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WSG 2026 – Participation and Scheduling
by Brigitte Burger
From: Philippe Marier <Philippe.Marier(a)forac.ulaval.ca>
Sent: Mittwoch, 10. Dezember 2025 17:45
Subject: WSG 2026 – Participation and Scheduling
Dear Professors,
The FORAC research consortium and BOKU University are preparing next year’s Wood Supply Game competition, tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 17 or Tuesday, April 21. This friendly event is intended for students worldwide who have an interest in wood supply and distribution. It is inspired by the well-known Beer Distribution Game developed at MIT in the 1960s.
Please find attached a short presentation on the upcoming competition. Additional information can be found in the following publications:
https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/10.1287/ited.2017.0174
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9672948
A website also provides an introduction<https://apps.forac.ulaval.ca/woodSupplyGame/AideJeuBois/EN/indexEN.htm> <https://apps.forac.ulaval.ca/woodSupplyGame/AideJeuBois/EN/indexEN.htm> to the game, how it is played<https://apps.forac.ulaval.ca/woodSupplyGame/AideJeuBois/EN/rulesEN.htm>, role descriptions<https://apps.forac.ulaval.ca/woodSupplyGame/AideJeuBois/EN/positionsEN.htm>, and parameter<https://apps.forac.ulaval.ca/woodSupplyGame/AideJeuBois/EN/parametresEN.htm> explanations.
The game itself can be accessed directly here: https://www.forac.ulaval.ca/en/knowledge-transfer/educational-games/
If you would like to know more about the game or the competition, or if you want to enter a team in the competition, please contact Christoph Kogler or Philippe Marier.
Best regards,
Philippe Marier — philippe.marier(a)forac.ulaval.ca<mailto:philippe.marier@forac.ulaval.ca>
Christoph Kogler — christoph.kogler(a)boku.ac.at<mailto:christoph.kogler@boku.ac.at>
PHILIPPE MARIER, ing., M.B.A.
PROFESSIONNEL DE RECHERCHE
philippe.marier(a)forac.ulaval.ca<mailto:philippe.marier@forac.ulaval.ca>
Pavillon Adrien-Pouliot, bureau 3514
1065, avenue de la Médecine
Université Laval
Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6
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