About the Journal

The symposium will cover recent developments in the field of wood science and technology as well as general forest products management. Specifically, the topics to be discussed are grouped into five categories:

a. Biocomposites: physical and mechanical properties, manufacturing technology, panel products, adhesives for composites, and related topics.
b. Wood properties and quality enhancement: wood drying, preservatives and preservation, wood machining, wood anatomy, and related topics.
c. Architecture and timber-bamboo engineering: wood and bamboo mechanics, building construction, and related topics.
d. Forest products chemistry: natural products, bioenergy, nanotechnology, pulp and paper, extractives, and related topics.
e. Other general forestry topics: silviculture, conservation and ecotourism, and forest management.