The 2019 World Wood Day Symposium and the second IUFRO Forest Products Culture Research Group Colloquium took place at Stübing Open-Air Museum from March 21-23 and gathered about 90 scholars from 30 countries, to examine the theme “Change- from tradition to innovation”. Research findings, issues as well as ideas focusing on the five topics of research fields in Sustainable wood utilization starts with proper tree species identification; Wooden buildings – tradition and innovation; Wood-based musical instruments, Art and Design; Education – an essential tool for forest sustainability and wood utilization; Non-wood forest products, and the IAWS Special Session with an academy lecture on the history and development of wood technology have been keenly discussed and exchanged by the presenters and participants.
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania, China, Turkey, and Nepal respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.