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Woodworking Network
Over the past several years, there has been a rise in mass timber construction around the world, demonstrating the strength, stability and design flexibility of next-generation lumber technologies. To help inform architects, engineers, developers, industry professionals, students and interested parties, reThink Wood has launched the reThink Wood Research Library to serve as the go-to industry resource for those seeking information on the latest advancements in wood's performance and advantages in the built environment.
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FPS
Don’t miss your opportunity to receive discounted registration rates to attend the Advancements in Fiber-Polymer Composites Symposium, May 16-18 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Symposium will include plenary sessions and technical papers highlighting the newest practical applications and recent R&D developments in wood and fiber based composites, including nanocellulose composites.
The plenary speakers will address how composites are transforming the auto industry:
- Dr. Mohini Sain, Dean and Professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Forestry, will discuss his pioneering work on Ontario Biocar Initiative.
- Dr. Alper Kiziltas, Research Scientist, Ford Motor Company will share how Ford is using cellulose-reinforced, compatibilized recycled polymer blends in its vehicles.
Technical papers will also be presented in these areas:
- Beyond Decking — Other Applications for Wood-Plastic Composites
- Novel Cellulose Nanocomposites
- Natural Fiber Reinforced Plastics and Polymer resins
- Recent Progress in WPC Materials and Processing
View the full Symposium program. In conjunction with the symposium, attendees can register for a one-day workshop on "Cellulose Nanocomposites: From Raw Materials to Applications." The workshop includes a tour of the Forest Product Lab's Cellulose Nanocrystal Pilot Facility.
Held every four years, the Symposium attracts hundreds of researchers, engineers, suppliers, producers and educators to collaborate on the latest advances and future opportunities for fiber-polymer composites. Register by Monday, April 10, for the best rates.
Biomass Magazine
A proposed 2-MW biomass power project in California's Mariposa County has been named recipient of a $5 million California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge grant. The Mariposa Biomass Project, a nonprofit community group in Mariposa, California, will be located in the Mariposa Industrial Park, near the Mariposa County Solid Waste Facility and PG&E substation.
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Woodworking Network
The Coalition for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood has filed "critical circumstances" petitions with the Department of Commerce to stop recent shipments of Chinese hardwood plywood imports into the U.S., according to the Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association. HPVA said that the shipments are being made in an attempt to enter the market before antidumping and countervailing duty orders are imposed.
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NAHB Now
Relations between the U.S. and Canada haven't exactly been neighborly thus far in 2017. The disputes over potential changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement are causing some serious international rifts. Home builders are particularly concerned with the now-expired Softwood Lumber Agreement. The uncertainty surrounding a new trade agreement is impacting businesses on both sides of the border, as it was the primary culprit behind the surging lumber prices between mid-January and mid-February.
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Biomass Magazine
According to Biomass Power Association President Bob Cleaves, the Biomass Power Association is working with the U.S. Forest Service to "develop a detailed plan that we can present to Congress to involve biomass in solving some of the forestry problems in California and other areas."
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Mongabay
Accurately evaluating forest carbon stocks is difficult to do in remote rain forests where researchers are afforded limited access. It is widely believed that only experts can properly measure forest biomass, but a new study found that well-trained indigenous technicians are just as effective at collecting the necessary data to monitor forest carbon variability.
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Treehugger
Whether for residential or commercial construction, responsibly managed forests are key to making sure your project is built to last. Here are four ways that responsible forestry can support wood construction.
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