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Results of this newly published study show that for species identification, reference data exist for 100% of taxa using wood anatomy, 86% using genetics, 41% for using DART TOFMS, and 6% using NIRS. For origin identification, data exist for 24% of taxa, with most studies applying genetic approaches (23%).
Timber is a staple trading commodity in many countries worldwide; it is utmost crucial that these invaluable natural resources are managed in a sustainable manner to prevent over-exploitations. However, with a worth estimated by INTERPOL to be in the range of USD 152 billion a year, illegal timber activities have […]
The new system brought by iov42, an enterprise-grade blockchain operating platform, promotes transparency and accountability along the timber supply chain. This data-driven solution ensures regulatory compliance and improves supply chain integrity by providing blockchain digital identities to each of the stakeholders that are part of the supply chain and represents […]
The Thünen Institute and the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) have launched the CITESwoodID now on Android, iOS and UWP operating systems and is available for free in German, English, French and Spanish in the respective app stores. The app contains descriptions and an interactive identification system for […]
The newly established Research Group of IUFRO, 5.16.00-Wood Identification, was approved by the IUFRO Board in September, 2020. The goals of this Research Group are: Establishment of a global network of wood collections and wood properties databases to share relevant data and information for wood identification, Promotion of the research […]
Join us for the upcoming Global Timber Tracking Network (GTTN) workshops and learn how to take advantage of the Service Provider Directory and Reference Database. The Service Provider Directory helps those in need of wood identification services to find the right expertise. The Reference Database allows an overview of existing […]
A recent publication led by Volker Haag from the Thünen Institute indicates that the shared of subtropical and tropical species found in 150 charcoal consignments from eleven European countries is surprisingly high. The charcoal was examined and evaluated using a 3D-reflected light microscope. According to FAO, half the wood extracted […]
The International Association of Wood Anatomists (IAWA) just published their latest edition of the newsletter and we are happy to share it. There is an important call to participate in the Global Xylaria Survey. This survey aims at updating the IAWA Index Xylariorum 4.1, which was released in 2016 and […]
The open access publisher, Frontiers, is requesting abstracts and manuscripts on the research topic: Identification and Control of the Geographic Origin of Plant Materials: Investigation of Ambient Influences and Environmental Selection. The growing interest in the topic has become relevant for economic and environmental reasons leading to the development of […]
The Wood Identification & Screening Center (WISC) recently opened in Oregon State University to act against timber crime around the world. The support of the College of Forestry, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, allows the WISC to increase its reference database and the use of innovative […]