
International Wood Culture Society President and World Wood Day Foundation Board Member Dr. Chung-Yun Hse passed away on Friday, 12 November 2021. Dr. Hse had a long career with the USDA Forest Service and received numerous awards and distinguished recognitions from both within and outside the Forest Service. He was a kind leader and mentor to so many. His vast experience and knowledge were invaluable to IWCS and WWD Foundation. We will miss him greatly.
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, Nepal, and United States respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.