New wood fibre-based insulation materials and sprayable insulation foams will replace products made of non-renewable or poorly recyclable raw materials. These mass producible material…

Australia’s rare and precious rainforests, like the iconic Daintree region of Australia, could have an unexpected aerial ally in the battle against weeds – autonomous helico…

A new study published in the Journal of Sustainable Forestry, confirms that building with wood really does reduce carbon dioxide emissions. And while we talk about how wood sequesters carbo…

A laser-based instrument being developed for the International Space Station will provide a unique 3D view of Earth’s forests, helping to fill in missing information about their role in the…

International science collaboration shows insect infestations of trees are halved with the adoption of an international invasive species standard, preventing billions of dollars in fut…

FPInnovations has released the first edition of the ‘Technical Guide for the Design and Construction of Tall Wood Buildings in Canada’. The purpose of this guide is to support the design and c…

Purdue researchers have discovered the structure of the enzyme that makes cellulose, a finding that could lead to easier ways of breaking down plant materials to make biofuels and other prod…

One day our print newspapers might contain a live ticker feed for breaking news and our cereal boxes might provide a screen to entertain us while we’re eating breakfast—if an electronic compa…