New research in partnership with @edinburghnapier.bsky.social identifies emerging tree species that could offer promising timber production in future. 🔗 www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/144588-... #ForestResearch #SustainableForestry #TimberInnovation #TreeDiversity #WoodProperties

If you have been wondering why I haven't yet posted here it it is because I was enjoying this being the top wood science post. [Looks at freezer] [Looks at spectophotometer] I mean... I have been to whole conferences about seeing if wood goes red if you put it in an oven.

Remember it's the time of year to put containers of water outside for the physics fairy. I nearly missed my bus this morning documenting this perfect ice spike.

We're hosting the WSE2024 conference. For this, my colleague Marlene Cramer has made a really excellent audio walking guide so you can have a technical tour at your convenience even if not attending the conference. A big thanks to Marlene & all who contributed. blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/walking...

UK-grown birch going bang (EN408 four-point bending test for strength and stiffness) youtu.be/DbVWpqCgvVs?...