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Compression wood in conifers (Compression Wood)
 Summary
This programme examined the mechanisms of compression wood formation and evaluates how the properties of the raw material in conifers influence the performance of construction timber quality.
Further details about this programme Research objectives The overall objective of the programme was to obtain long-term improvement in the quality of softwood timber products in terms of mechanical properties (strength and stiffness) and geometrical stability (warp, distortion) related to the occurrence of compression wood. The programme aimed to compile an overall evaluation of the impact of compression wood on the utilisation of softwood timber and suggest solutions to minimise this impact both at the silvicultural and the processing levels. It also incorporated the effect of compression wood into existing tree growth, yield and wood-quality models.
Further details about the research objectives Funders and partners
This programme was funded by the European Union - Framework Programme FP5
EU Compression Wood pages
The programme had partners in six countries: Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and UK.
List of partners Final report - Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Exploitation and Dissemination
- Policy Related Benefits
- References
- Annexes
 If you wish to receive a PDF version of this report on CD (537 pages, 30Mb), please contact Barry Gardiner, giving your name and address.
Forest Research involvementForest Research was co-ordinating this project. StatusThe programme started in 2001 and is now completed. ContactConsultation with the forest products industry to maintain and enhance industrial and commercial relevance was one of the projects main objectives. Please contact the relevant organisation in your home country on the partners page. Contact within Forest Research (co-ordinating partner): Barry Gardiner
Forest Research
Northern Research Station
Roslin
Midlothian EH25 9SY Tel: 0131 445 2176
Fax: 0131 445 5124
Email: barry.gardiner@forestry.gsi.gov.uk EU contract detailsCo-ordinator: Barry Gardiner, Forest Research Contract: QLRT-2000-00177, Quality of Life & Management of Living Resources, FP5.
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