Forestry

3D-Printed Wood with Lignin and Cellulose｜Stronger Than Natural Balsa

Create wood without growing trees—discover how 3D-printed wood combines lignin and cellulose to achieve superior strength and workability, surpassing natural balsa wood. Learn the science behind this breakthrough.

2024.03.22

Research

Machine Learning Identifies Timber Origins — New Technology to Combat Sanctions Evasion

A new technology combining stable isotope ratio analysis, trace element analysis, and machine learning has been developed to identify the origin of timber, aiming to prevent Russian and Belarusian wood from evading economic sanctions. This article explains how it works and its potential applications.

2024.03.13

Research

Silvopasture to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Manage Forests

Grazing livestock can lower wildfire fuel loads, offering a low-cost forest management strategy with livestock production.

2024.03.13

Research