A Corvallis startup is making strides to be the first to introduce a formaldehyde-free adhesive used to manufacture particleboard and medium density fiberboard. If successful, the innova…

Australian climate change policy has largely overlooked the potential role of forestry in mitigating climate change. When determining the climate impacts of any industry sector, it is imp…

FWPA invites the submission of detailed research proposals for projects commencing from 1 May 2016 addressing published FWPA industry research priorities. Details of current research pr…

The molecules of plant fibers are being transformed into a light-weight material five times stronger than steel. Cellulose nanofiber has the potential to be used to make everything from aut…

The research institutes Innventia and Swerea SICOMP have worked together to develop the first carbon-fibre composite ‘demonstrator’ from softwood lignin. The lightweight, fuel-effici…

The combination of two proven construction methods could lead to safer wood-frame buildings in earthquake-prone cities. University of Alabama and Colorado State University professors a…

NASA are developing a network of space-based sensors to quickly locate wildfires around the globe. The system, called FireSat, is made up of 200 thermal infrared imaging sensors on satellit…