Jointly organized by IWCS and Power Dekor Group Co.,Ltd., “Wood and Life” Demonstration was taken place in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province of China on 20 March 2016. A wood flooring installation contest was held. As Nanmu were used for building royal furniture and imperial palaces in the past, this precious kind of wood species, which is also found in Sichuan, was introduced during the event to promote its distinguished characteristics and its related craftsmanship. Last but not least, there is a woodblock printing exhibition.
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.