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CSIRO Newsflash: Biofuels: Researchers to turn waste into wealth

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-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Andrew Wong [mailto:awong.unimas@gmail.com] ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: CSIRO News Flash <owner-csiro-newsflash(a)its.csiro.au> Date: Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 7:09 AM Subject: CSIRO Newsflash: Biofuels: Researchers to turn waste into wealth To: csiro-newsflash(a)its.csiro.au CSIRO News Flash: Biofuels: Researchers to turn waste into wealth Latest stories from CSIRO - Australia's largest scientific research agency -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Biofuels: Researchers to turn waste into wealth Transforming waste plant material into a sustainable, low-emission fuel for the world's cars, trucks and planes is the aim of a new research collaboration between CSIRO and leading Australian and UK universities. Read more at: http://www.csiro.au/news/Biofuels-researchers-to-turn-waste-into-wealth.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew Wong, D.Phil Coordinator, IUFRO D5 (Forest Products) Email: awong.unimas(a)gmail.com ahhwong(a)frst.unimas.my Fax: +6082-583160 Tel: +6082-582936 Mobile: +6017 3992509 Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Resource Science & Technology 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak Malaysia

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Advances in Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment and Industrial Ecology

by Anthony Halog

Dear Colleagues, The Research for Industrial Ecology, LCA and Systems Sustainability (IELCASS) has recently published an article on *"Advancing Integrated System Modeling Framework for Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment".* This highlights the need for using integrated system modeling framework for developing sustainable systems and addressing the challenges in engineered complex systems. This can be accessed at http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/3/2/469/ Regards, Anthony -- Anthony Halog, PhD, MBA Certified Life Cycle Assessment Professional Research Group for Industrial Ecology, LCA and Systems Sustainability (IELCASS) University of Maine, 5755 Nutting Hall Orono, Maine 04469-5775 Tel: +1-207-581-2944 Email: anthony.halog(a)maine.edu Website: http://ielcass.tripod.com/ilss/ “Understand the Implications of our Personal Actions to Global Awareness. Or, Translate our One Global Awareness into Respective Personal Actions” - Anthony Halog

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Registration for 65th International Convention is Now Open!

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-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Julie Lang [mailto:Julie@forestprod.org] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. Februar 2011 21:04 An: burger(a)iufro.org Cc: Dave Cown; awong.unimas(a)gmail.com Betreff: Registration for 65th International Convention is Now Open! Registration for the Forest Products Society's 65th International Convention on June 19-21, 2011 in Portland, Oregon is now open. Check out the Convention program and register today. REGISTER NOW at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/register.html CHECK OUT THE CONVENTION PROGRAM at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/program.html The International Convention is the premier event for professionals in the forest products field. Convened annually by the Forest Products Society, the International Convention brings together hundreds of scientists, design professionals, managers, decision makers, and others from academia, government, non-profit, and private industry sectors to discuss the state of forest products research and learn about innovations in the field. This year's Convention is shaping up to be an outstanding technical event, with more than 170 formal presentations and 130 scientific posters. The program includes a General Session in which industry, university, trade association, and government leaders will discuss sustainable development and role of the forest products industry. There are 29 Technical Sessions spanning a range of topics including structural applications of wood products, environmentally sensitive wood adhesives, woody biomass energy, and innovation-based manufacturing. Check out the Convention program at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/program.html. Reconnect with colleagues and friends from around the world The International Convention isn't only about learning, it's also about professional networking in a business casual setting. In addition to the annual Welcome Reception, Student and Official Luncheons, university alumni receptions and Paul Bunyan Party, pre-convention tours have been planned. Learn more at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/special.html. Discover the greenest meeting place of America's meetingland [Portland, Oregon] Maybe you've heard that the city of Portland, Oregon, has been proclaimed as North America's "Best Big City," according to Money magazine. One visit will explain why. Come take a first-hand look at the regions natural beauty, its bustling local scene, its seasonally focused dining and welcoming accommodations much of which can be accessed via the regions convenient and eco-friendly light-rail system. Youll soon understand why so many visitors flock there year-round. Pre-convention tours provided by America's Hub World Travel (at 30% OFF rate for all attendees) will showcase the wide variety of experiences available in the amazing Pacific Northwest. Learn more at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/location.html. REGISTER NOW at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/register.html CHECK OUT THE CONVENTION PROGRAM at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/program.html We hope you will join us to share your knowledge and raise the visibility of your organization among industry peers. 65th International Convention Planning Committee (http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/images/committee_ic_65.pdf) Comments from 2010 Convention include: "The Forest Products Society has the power to attract professionals from all over the world, and this Convention is a good example of this." ~ Convention participant "My purpose in attending the Convention was to gain information on different markets and utilization techniques. I certainly came out with a significant amount of information." ~ Convention participant "Evaluations show that 67% of participants primarily attended the Convention for the opportunity to network professionally. 88% of them also indicated that they would use the information and connections received at the Convention in their professional lives." ~ Past Convention chair, Robert J. Ross ABOUT THE SOCIETY: Founded in 1947, the Forest Products Society's mission is to foster innovation and research in the environmentally sound processing and use of wood and fiber resources by disseminating information and providing forums for networking and the exchange of knowledge. The global network for forest products professionals 2011 © Forest Products Society. All Rights Reserved. Forest Products Society | 2801 Marshall Ct. | Madison | WI | 53705 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 conferences(a)forestprod.org www.forestprod.org

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IUFRO 5.04.06 - 2012 IUFRO Wood Drying Conference

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Dear Division 5 mailing list members: This e-mail is in anticipation of the 2012 IUFRO Wood Drying Conference to be held in Belém, Brazil, from July 30 to August 3. IUFRO Wood Drying Party 5.04.06 would like to create a confidential e-mail distribution list with the only purpose of updating the potential participants. The IUFRO Wood Drying Party would really appreciate if you could forward this e-mail to any other colleagues that may be interested in receiving the updates abuot this conference. If you want to have your name included in the list, please write to: <mailto:diego.elustondo@fpinnovations.ca> diego.elustondo(a)fpinnovations.ca Thank you very much in advance, Diego Elustondo 5.04.06 Wood Drying Party Coordinator FPInnovations - Wood Products 2665 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada Phone: (604) 222-5662 / Fax: (604) 222-5690 Email: <mailto:diego.elustondo@fpinnovations.ca> diego.elustondo(a)fpinnovations.ca ------------------------------------------------- circulated on behalf of Diego Elustondo by Brigitte Burger, IUFRO Headquarters

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2nd International Non-wood Forest Products Symposium

by Hüseyin Fakir

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

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IUFRO TREE BIOTECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2011 - BRAZIL - Scientific program and extended deadlines

by Dario Grattapaglia

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 ___________________________ Aviso de confidencialidade: - Esta mensagem da Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa), empresa pública federal regida pelo disposto na Lei Federal nº 5.851, de 7 de dezembro de 1972, é enviada exclusivamente a seu destinatário e pode conter informações confidenciais, protegidas por sigilo profissional. Sua utilização desautorizada é ilegal e sujeita o infrator às penas da lei. Se você a recebeu indevidamente, queira, por gentileza, reenviá-la ao emitente, esclarecendo o equívoco. Confidentiality note: - "This message from Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa), a government company established under Brazilian law (5.851/72), is directed exclusively to its addressee and may contain confidential data, protected under professional secrecy rules. Its unauthorized use is illegal and may subject the transgressor to the law's penalties. If you are not the addressee, please send it back, elucidating the failure". ___________________________

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Program Available Online for 11th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites

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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 ----------------------------------------------------------- circulated on behalf of Julie Lang by Brigitte Burger, IUFRO Headquarters

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Scion: Two Scientist positions

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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). --------------------------------- circulated on behalf of Scion by Brigitte Burger, IUFRO Headquarters

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Technical Officer: Wood and Biofibre Technologies

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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). ---------------------------------- circulated on behalf of Scion by Brigitte Burger, IUFRO Headquarters

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FW: PhD Positions LTU

by Dave Cown

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 Disclaimer: This e-mail and any attachments may contain information which is confidential or subject to copyright. If you receive this e-mail in error, please delete it. Scion does not accept responsibility for anything in this e-mail which is not provided in the course of Scion's usual business or for any computer virus, data corruption, interference or delay arising from this e-mail.

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