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Wood Focus covers issues in the wood industry. The magazine is produced by the team at the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3). Published three times a year, it is available only electronically. For further details please contact us.

Sister publications

Materials World, the monthly members' magazine of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, encompassing the whole materials cycle

The Packaging Professional, the magazine of The Packaging Society, focusing on technology, innovation and design in packaging

Clay Technology, the magazine of ICTa, the International Clay Technology Association, focusing on news and features from the clay industry

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Wood Focus

Welcome to Wood Focus, the magazine for IWSc: The Wood Technology Society.

News

Spruce almighty - major Sitka spruce research report published

spruce branch
A research report that summarises everything known about Sitka spruce and brings together 90 years of research into a single document has been published by the UK’s Forestry Commission.
Wood Focus Magazine, 02 Sep 2011

Mossing over the issue

A study at McGill University in Montreal, Canada has found that 800-year-old Sitka spruces in coastal boreal forests are excellent at gathering moss, making them effective at mitigating nutrient depletion and carbon sequestration.
Wood Focus Magazine, 02 Sep 2011

Termite guts to boost biofuels

Termites may provide the key to breaking down woody biomass for more efficient biofuel production.
Wood Focus Magazine, 02 Sep 2011
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Features

Modern master - profile of Andrew Lawton

Andrew Lawton
Andrew Lawton combines new and traditional wood materials to form unique and simple bespoke furnishings.
Wood Focus Magazine, 02 Sep 2011

Preservative treatment - the wood treatment process

treated and untreated wood
David Jones and Michael Barnes of Mississippi State University, USA, explain the wood treatment process and safe handling and disposal of treated wood.
Wood Focus Magazine, 02 Sep 2011

New Welsh marketing mix - Woodlands for Wales timber sales strategy

Timber frame construction and joinery in a housing development at Tregynon
Getting the right log to the right customer – a five-year timber sales strategy for Wales is unveiled.
Wood Focus Magazine, 25 Apr 2011
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Current issue

Issue 2 2011

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