Mar 10, 2015
The Woody Biomass Utilization Group is pleased to host a seminar on the history and current direction of wood products utilization this Friday, March 13th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop is open to students and resource professionals interested in learning more about biomass utilization within the state of California. This seminar will feature presentations from Dr. John Shelly and Dr. Peter Tittmann of the UC Forest Products Laboratory as well as a short demonstration of ongoing research. Parking will be available at the field station.
Where: Richmond Field Station, Building 478, Dickinson Room, (map), 1301 S 46th Street, Richmond, CA
When: Friday, March 13, 2015, 1:00pm – 3pm Pacific Time
Agenda:
1:00 pm - 1:40 pm
Development of the Forest Products Lab and Current Objective
Dr. John Shelly, UC Berkeley
Development of the Forest Products Lab and Current Objective
Dr. John Shelly, UC Berkeley
Origin of the UC Forest Products Lab and ongoing interest in alternative wood products. Introduction to the range of developing and currently available non-dimensional wood products.
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Research Demonstration and Facility Tour
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Forest Products Interest and Direction
Dr. Peter Tittmann, UC Berkeley
Current technology and policy efforts addressing the renewable energy demand and carbon sequestration goals of California's legislature.
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1:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Research Demonstration and Facility Tour
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Forest Products Interest and Direction
Dr. Peter Tittmann, UC Berkeley
Current technology and policy efforts addressing the renewable energy demand and carbon sequestration goals of California's legislature.
Click here to Register