Dear Colleagues,
Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) are defined as all tangible plant and
animal products, other than wood, derived from forests. These products
generally include edible plant and animal products such as mushrooms, honey
and meat, medicinal and aromatic products, fodder and other raw plant and
animal materials. In recent years, domestic and international demand for
these NWFPs is increasing and forestry sector is gaining a new awareness for
the importance of NWFPs. NWFPs not only provide versatile economical,
social, cultural and ecological benefit to the general society, but also
play an essential role in livelihood of local communities which rely on
forests as their major source of income and survival. In some regions, NWFPs
can provide more income to rural communities than wood products and other
traditional timber-based forestry activities.
In this respect, an international symposium on non-wood forest products will
be organized in 8-10 September 2011 in Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta,
to bring all the stakeholders from scientific and partitioning communities
together to discuss our current knowledge of the subject. All interested
parties are welcome to join us at the "2nd International Non-wood Forest
Products Symposium" in Isparta, Turkey.
You can see details about symposium in below.
http://ormanweb.sdu.edu.tr/nonwood
Huseyin FAKIR, Assoc. Prof.Dr.
Suleyman Demirel University
Faculty of Forestry
Forest Botany Department
32260 Isparta/Turkey
IUFRO TREE BIOTECHNOLOGY 2011 - BRAZIL
"From genomes to integration and delivery"
Arraial d' Ajuda, Bahia, Brazil
June 26 to July 2, 2011
Dear IUFRO colleagues,
The IUFRO TREE BIOTECHNOLOGY 2011 Conference organization is developing exceptionally well. I am now pleased to inform that the scientific program has been posted in the conference webpage. Please visit http://www.treebiotech2011.com/program.html for more details.
The organizing committee has also extended the abstract submission deadlines in order to capture an increased representation of worldwide contributions to the Conference. The new deadlines are:
Submission of abstracts to be selected for oral presentation March 31, 2011
Submission of abstract for poster presentation only April 30, 2011
STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS. Applications for Student Travel Grants are open. A number of travel grants will be available to students regularly enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs and presenting an abstract as first author either orally or as poster. The awards will include complimentary registration and a grant towards the recipients' accommodation costs. Applications are in English only and must be received by March 31, 2011. Confirmations will be made before April 15, 2011.
BEST ABSTRACT AWARDS. Awards will be granted to the three best abstracts presented orally and the three best abstracts presented as posters by students or young scientists (< 35 years old) as first authors, irrespective of the program session.
SPONSORSHIPS FOR THE CONFERENCE ARE WELCOME. We have confirmed an excellent group of sponsor organizations for the Conference (see at http://www.treebiotech2011.com/sponsors.html. Sponsorships of the IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2011 Conference continue open until April 30. Such sponsorships offer a prime opportunity to reach the forest biotech decision makers. Sponsors benefits go beyond those directly associated with the specific sponsorship opportunities, and include complimentary registrations, recognition on marketing materials, exhibit booth area, use of meeting rooms to hold company's technical workshops to advertise company´s products or and access to meeting space on-site. Sponsor's benefits are based upon the organization's sponsorship level. As the level of financial support increases, sponsorship benefits increase accordingly. Please see the Sponsorship options at http://www.treebiotech2011.com/opportunities.html for more information.
HELP ADVERTISE THE IUFRO TREE BIOTECH 2011 CONFERENCE. We gladly welcome help from the forest science community to continue to promote the conference. To this end we encourage you to download the second conference announcement flyer (pdf format) from the conference webpage at http://www.treebiotech2011.com/conference_announcements.html print it and post it in your laboratory or department building message board. We have also posted a short Powerpoint presentation that you are welcome to use to help advertise the conference during your next seminar. You are also welcome to forward this message to any mailing list that you believe would reach colleagues interested in this Conference.
So mark the conference on your 2011 calendar, June 26 - July 2. It will sure be a memorable Conference.
We look forward to welcoming you in person!
Sincerely,
Dario Grattapaglia
Conference Chair - IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2011
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From: "Julie Lang" <Julie(a)forestprod.org>
To: <div5(a)lists.iufro.org>
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:10:26 -0600
Subject: Program Available Online for 11th International Conference on Wood
& Biofiber Plastic Composites
11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOOD & BIOFIBER COMPOSITES AND
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WOOD COMPOSITES SYMPOSIUM
MAY 16-18, 2011
The program for the 11th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber
Plastic Composites to be held on May 16-17, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin
is now available online! This conference has evolved into the largest of
its kind and provides rich programming on innovations in the field and
networking opportunities for industry, government and academic
professionals. Learn more at
http://www.forestprod.org/woodandbiofibercomposites/conference.html.
VIEW PROGRAM at
http://www.forestprod.org/woodandbiofibercomposites/overview.html
REGISTER NOW at
http://www.forestprod.org/woodandbiofibercomposites/updates.html
This year's conference will be held at the Monona Terrace Community and
Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin and will be followed on May 18,
2011 by a Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium, held at the world
renowned Forest Products Laboratory. On May 18, 2011 there is also an
optional tour of the new 90,000 square foot Centennial Research
Facility.
Together, the International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic
Composites and Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium will put you
in contact with international experts from the scientific, technical,
and commercial communities and help you learn about the latest advances
and future opportunities for wood and biofiber plastic composite
materials.
We look forward to meeting you.
Best regards,
Craig Clemons
Conference Co-Chair
Nicole Stark
Conference Co-Chair
Zhiyong Cai
Symposium Chair
________________________
The 2010 International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites
and Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium are organized by USDA
Forest Products Laboratory and the Forest Products Society located in
Madison, Wisconsin.
Copyright 2010 (c) Forest Products Society. All rights reserved.
Julie Lang
Conferences & Meetings Director
Forest Products Society
2801 Marshall Court
Madison, WI 53705-2295
Phone: 608-231-1361, ext. 208
Fax: 608-231-2152
<mailto:conferences@forestprod.org> conferences(a)forestprod.org
<http://www.forestprod.org> www.forestprod.org
11th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites and
Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison, WI
May 16-18, 2011
<http://www.woodandbiofibercomposites.org>
www.woodandbiofibercomposites.org
FPS 65th International Convention
Doubletree Hotel, Portland, OR
June 19-21, 2011
<http://www.fpsconvention.org> www.fpsconvention.org
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Two Scientist positions
Crown Research Institute Scion undertakes research, science and technology
development in forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other
biomaterials sectors. Scion's purpose is to drive innovation and growth
from these sectors to create economic value and contribute to beneficial
environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand.
New opportunities to broaden the range of value-added products from trees
have arisen with declining petroleum resources, climate change (carbon
storage and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions), technological advances
and the advent of Industrial Biotechnology (including biorefineries) as a
new sector/business. Opportunities include using wood fibre as a source of
sugar as well as other chemicals such as tannin and lignin to make new
bio-based products. Natural fibres are also key in the replacement of glass
fibre in composite plastic materials to reduce the environmental footprint
of many manufactured products.
We have two scientist roles available in our Wood and Biofibre Technologies
and Biopolymer and Green Chemicals Technology teams, which will contribute
to developing new products and intellectual property using wood and wood
fibres in the biorefinery and smart wood contexts. Our ideal candidates will
have PhDs in the following areas: materials science, packaging, polymer
science, fibre science, lignin or polysaccharide chemistry, or engineering,
with at least five years relevant research and a strong publication record.
The candidates will play lead roles in our Biofibres program and other
programs concerned with developing new products using wood and wood fibre in
bioplastic and biomaterial matrices.
These roles require candidates who are flexible and able to work in both
large and small project teams. Evidence of acquiring multiple skill sets
and experience of collaborative projects is an advantage. You will possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills and will contribute at an
appropriate level to the preparation of technical reports and publishing
journal articles. Experience in working with clients would also be an
advantage.
Scion is proud to offer talented and motivated individuals the unique
opportunity to pursue a fulfilling professional career. With its head office
based on the edge of Rotorua's world-famous Whakarewarewa Forest, Scion also
offers an enviable working environment with excellent work/life balance
initiatives. Rotorua is one of New Zealand's leading tourist destinations
owing to its outstanding natural environment and proximity to coastal
beaches and inland lakes, native forests, geothermal areas and volcanic
ski-fields.
Closing date: 31st January 2011
If you would like any further information, please contact Human Resources on
(+64) 07 343 5475 or email: <mailto:careers@scionresearch.com>
careers(a)scionresearch.com (please do not email applications to this address,
these should be submitted through our website).
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Technical Officer: Wood and Biofibre Technologies
Crown Research Institute Scion undertakes research, science and technology
development in forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other
biomaterials sectors. Scion's purpose is to drive innovation and growth
from these sectors to create economic value and contribute to beneficial
environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand.
Our leading edge Wood and Biofibre Technologies team, which is active in
global partnerships, is seeking a technical officer. Ideally you will have
an MSc in material sciences, preferably with some post-degree research and
development experience or be an engineer, with an equivalent degree and
research or industry experience. You will work in our Biofibres program and
other programs concerned with developing new products using wood and wood
fibre in bioplastic and biomaterial matrices. Experience with scanning
technologies or image analysis or product development is an advantage.
This role requires a person who is flexible and able to work in both large
and small project teams. Evidence of acquiring multiple skill sets and
experience of collaborative projects is an advantage. You will possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills and will contribute at an
appropriate level to the preparation of technical reports and publishing
journal articles.
Scion is proud to offer talented and motivated individuals the unique
opportunity to pursue a fulfilling professional career. With its head office
based on the edge of Rotorua's world-famous Whakarewarewa Forest, Scion also
offers an enviable working environment with excellent work/life balance
initiatives. Rotorua is one of New Zealand's leading tourist destinations
owing to its outstanding natural environment and proximity to coastal
beaches and inland lakes, native forests, geothermal areas and volcanic
ski-fields.
Closing date: 31st January 2011
If you would like any further information, please contact Human Resources on
(+64) 07 343 5475 or email: <mailto:careers@scionresearch.com>
careers(a)scionresearch.com (please do not email applications to this address,
these should be submitted through our website).
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From: Olle Hagman [mailto:olle.hagman@ltu.se]
Sent: January-10-11 4:01 AM
To: 'Stavros Avramidis'
Subject: PhD Positions LTU
Plesase find enclosed the flyers for two funded PhD positions in Wood Products Engineering at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden
Olle Hagman
Prof Wood Products Engineering
CEO WoodCentre North
Luleå University ióf Technology
+46(0)70-275 36 54
olle.hagman(a)ltu.se
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-wood-science(a)interchange.ubc.ca [mailto:owner-wood-science@interchange.ubc.ca] On Behalf Of Stavros Avramidis
Sent: Tuesday, 11 January 2011 5:03 a.m.
To: wood-science(a)interchange.ubc.ca
Subject: FW: Announcement COST FP0802 Workshop | April 27-28, 2011 | Vila Real, Portugal
For your information.
-----Original Message-----
From: Martina Pöll [mailto:martina.poell@tuwien.ac.at]
Sent: January-10-11 12:12 AM
To: Martina Pöll
Subject: Announcement COST FP0802 Workshop | April 27-28, 2011 | Vila Real, Portugal
Dear colleagues,
we are pleased to announce the COST FP0802 Workshop on "Mixed numerical and experimental methods applied to the mechanical characterization of bio-materials" which will take place in Vila Real, Portugal, April 27-28, 2011.
The objective of the workshop is to present and discuss the benefits and problems of combined numerical/experimental methods for the study of wood and possibly also more general to bio-materials (e.g.
micro-spectroscopy, mechanical tests in ESEM, full-field measurements of deformation, Finite Element simulation and optimization methods). The workshop will provide a forum to communicate current ideas and strategies in this field.
Please find attached the announcement folder for your information and for distribution among your colleagues. Please note that the deadline for submission of abstracts is February 11, 2011.
Updated information on the workshop and on COST Action FP0802 in general can be found at the webpage http://cost-fp0802.tuwien.ac.at
Looking forward to meeting you soon in Vila Real.
Best regards,
José Morais
Workshop Organizer
Karin Hofstetter
COST Action FP0802 Chair
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Mag.(FH) Martina Pöll
Technische Universität Wien
Institut für Mechanik der Werkstoffe und Strukturen
Vienna University of Technology
Institute for Mechanics of Materials and Structures
Karlsplatz 13, A-1040 Wien, Austria
Tel: (++43 1) 58801-20211
mobile: (++43 664) 862 72 42
eFax: (++43 1) 58801-920211
Fax: (++43 1) 58801-20299
mailto:Martina.Poell@tuwien.ac.at
Homepage: http://www.imws.tuwien.ac.at
DVR: 0005886
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Conference Theme
Formerly known as TAPPI?s International Conference on Nanotechnology for
the Forest Products Industry, the title of this annual conference has been
changed to reflect advances in nanotechnology in renewable materials and
their widespread applications in many other industries. To fully embrace
all nano-enabled biomaterials, the conference technical focus has been
expanded to include other nanomaterials along with cellulose.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS/POSTERS
The 2011 Technical Program Committee invites contributions from
participants working in research, development and deployment of renewable
nanomaterials. Abstracts that focus on new and novel uses are highly
encouraged. Analysis of challenges and trends in emerging markets for
renewable nanomaterials are sought to provide a foundation for new
research and industrial activities. The organizers also encourage
submissions on other aspects of nanotech products including law, policy,
economics and environmental health and safety.
Nanocellulosics and Nanocomposites
Nanocellulosics and nanostructured materials
Separation processes for nanocellulosics
Nano-reinforced films, fibers, and foams
Bio-derived matrix polymers for sustainable nanocomposites
Processing of nanocomposites
Characterization techniques
Computer and Hierarchical modeling
Applications of Renewable Nanomaterials in
Biomedical
Printing inks
Smart materials
Sensing technologies
Molded composite structures
Biofuels, Paper, Paperboard and Wood products
Electronics
Structural application
Transportation
Nanostructured materials by self assembly
Nano manufacture & self-assembly
Photonic bandgap pigments for special optical effects in forest
products
Nanoporous materials for controlled delivery of actives,
immobilization of sensor liquids
Biomimetics
Nanotech coatings and novel nano-enabled functionalities
Surface modification and functionalization
Wear and scratch resistant coatings
Novel optical effects
High modulus paper coatings
Novel Piezoelectric effects
Governmental & Environmental Issues
Consumer perception
Policy issues
Environmental impacts
Health & Safety issues
Ethical, legal and social implications
Sustainability analysis
Defense applications
MEETING PROGRAM CHAIRS:
Sean Ireland, Verso Paper Corp., World Nieh, USDA Forest Service, Theodore
Wegner, USDA Forest Service
ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL
Submit title and 300 word or less abstracts via TAPPI?s Speaker Management
System: click here to sign in. Due by January 7, 2011. Extended abstracts
or papers due March 7, 2011 ?
Requirements for extended abstracts: 2 pages, single spaced, in a Word
format. Papers need to be single spaced, also in a Word format.
See www.tappi.org/11Nano for more information. Reduced conference rate
available for speakers.
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World L.-S. Nieh, Ph.D.
National Program Leader, Forest Products and Wood Utilization
USDA Forest Service, R&D, Resource Use Science
1601 N. Kent Street, RPC-4, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: (703)605-4197, Fax: (703)605-5137
Mobile: (202)579-1089
Email: wnieh(a)fs.fed.us
11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOOD & BIOFIBER COMPOSITES AND
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WOOD COMPOSITES SYMPOSIUM
MAY 16-18, 2011
The USDA Forest Products Laboratory and Forest Products Society announce a
Call for Papers for the International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic
Composites and Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium to be held on May
16-18, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Learn more at
www.woodandbiofibercomposites.org.
Abstracts for formal presentations and poster presentations are due by
October 29. Manuscripts, extended abstracts, or PowerPoints based on the
presentation will be due a few weeks prior to the conference and symposium
and will be made available at the conference and symposium.
CALL FOR PAPERS - www.woodandbiofibercomposites.org
Wood and other natural fibers have been used in composites for many years.
However, interest in their use as fillers and reinforcements in plastics
waned with the development of synthetic fibers such as glass and carbon
fibers. Recently there has been a resurgence of interest with one of the
largest recent examples being the birth of the wood-plastic composites
industry. This involved the interfacing of industries that have historically
known little about each other and had very different knowledge, expertise,
and perspectives.
Today, this interaction continues and these composites continue to evolve. A
new generation of composites is emerging as material behavior is better
understood, processes and performance are improved, and new opportunities
are identified. Recent trends such as the desire to increase biocontent,
growing production in different parts of the world, and, of course, the
economy will play a major role in the future of these composites.
Additionally, the advent of emerging technologies related to biopolymers,
biorefineries, and nanotechnology are generating interest in new
combinations of polymers and materials derived from wood or other natural
fibers, some of which may be very different from those currently produced.
This conference and symposium seek to bring together industry, government,
and academia to share perspectives on what the future holds.
We are inviting formal or poster presentations on the following topics:
- Additives and formulating
- Advanced reinforcements
- Biopolymer matrices
- Enhanced performance
- Future applications
- Nanotechnology in wood composites
- New processing/recycling
We look forward to meeting you in Madison, Wisconsin.
Best regards
Craig Clemons
Conference Co-Chair
Nicole Stark
Conference Co-Chair
Zhiyong Cai
Symposium Chair
________________________
The 2010 International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites and
Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium are organized by USDA Forest
Products Laboratory and the Forest Products Society located in Madison,
Wisconsin.
Copyright 2010 C Forest Products Society. All rights reserved.
Julie Lang
Conferences & Meetings Director
Forest Products Society
2801 Marshall Court
Madison, WI 53705-2295
Phone: 608-231-1361, ext. 208
Fax: 608-231-2152
<mailto:conferences@forestprod.org> conferences(a)forestprod.org
<http://www.forestprod.org> www.forestprod.org
<http://www.forestprod.org/biomass>
<http://www.forestprod.org/biomass>
11th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites and
Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison, WI
May 16-18, 2011
www.woodandbiofibercomposites.org
<http://www.forestprod.org/biomass>
FPS 65th International Convention
Doubletree Hotel, Portland, OR
June 19-21, 2011
<http://www.fpsconvention.org> www.fpsconvention.org
Dear Colleagues,
The USDA Forest Products Laboratory and Forest Products Society announce a
Call for Papers for the International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic
Composites and Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium to be held on May
16-18, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Abstracts for formal presentations and poster presentations are due by
October 29. Manuscripts, extended abstracts, or PowerPoints based on the
presentation will be due a few weeks prior to the conference and symposium
and will be made available at the conference and symposium.
Wood and other natural fibers have been used in composites for many years.
However, interest in their use as fillers and reinforcements in plastics
waned with the development of synthetic fibers such as glass and carbon
fibers. Recently there has been a resurgence of interest with one of the
largest recent examples being the birth of the wood-plastic composites
industry. This involved the interfacing of industries that have historically
known little about each other and had very different knowledge, expertise,
and perspectives.
Today, this interaction continues and these composites continue to evolve. A
new generation of composites is emerging as material behavior is better
understood, processes and performance are improved, and new opportunities
are identified. Recent trends such as the desire to increase biocontent,
growing production in different parts of the world, and, of course, the
economy will play a major role in the future of these composites.
Additionally, the advent of emerging technologies related to biopolymers,
biorefineries, and nanotechnology are generating interest in new
combinations of polymers and materials derived from wood or other natural
fibers, some of which may be very different from those currently produced.
This conference and symposium seek to bring together industry, government,
and academia to share perspectives on what the future holds.
We are inviting formal or poster presentations on the following topics:
- Additives and formulating
- Advanced reinforcements
- Biopolymer matrices
- Enhanced performance
- Future applications
- Nanotechnology in wood composites
- New processing/recycling
We look forward to meeting you in Madison, Wisconsin.
Best regards,
Craig Clemons
Conference Co-Chair
Nicole Stark
Conference Co-Chair
Zhiyong Cai
Symposium Chair
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