The Wood Technology Society aims to advance and encourage the scientific, technical, practical and general knowledge of timber and wood based materials.
Talking Timber
These regular one page articles are topical, informative and educational, covering a range of aspects relating to wood and the timber business.
This is an ongoing series contributed by IOM3 members or contacts, published in the TTJ (Timber Trade Journal) and reproduced with their kind permission.
Forthcoming events
- Free
The Future of Professional Bodies in a NZ World: Charter for Climate Action
Join IOM3 for the online event The Professional Bodies Climate Action Charter at COP26 to explore the future of professions and climate change.
- Free
Harold Moore Memorial Lecture
Laser Shock Peening: History of the Method and Current Research
- Free
Sustainability in Materials Engineering
Webinar to herald the launch of the IOM3-ASM partnership
Distance learning courses to support professional development in the wood industry
Want to develop your career in the wood industry and study at your own pace?
We offer a number distance learning courses leading to qualifications that can be followed at a time and pace to suit you. You can sign up to the following at any time throughout the year.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology & Application
A course for those that wish to develop their career in the wood industry further.
PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber & Panel Products & Their Uses
A course for those new to the wood industry or wishing to broaden their knowledge.
International Wood Products Journal
International Wood Products Journal (formerly The Journal of the Institute of Wood Science) publishes peer reviewed contributions on all aspects of wood science, engineering and technology, its processing and applications.
IOM3 members have free online access to this journal (please log in and click on the "Access journals" page in the side menu to reveal the link to the Taylor & Francis portal)
More IOM3 Technical Communities
Sustainable Future
As part of its commitment to helping build momentum for COP 26, throughout 2021 IOM3 is organising a series of virtual events, podcasts and editorial content on the theme of ‘Sustainable Future’. COP 26 is the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. Keep an eye out for our Sustainable Future tag.