Roots: Appreciating and Valuing Diversity from Interdisciplinary Approaches
2017 World Wood Day Symposium aims to encourage exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences derived from wood-related research, strategy and practice, and to draw a close attention to the interrelationship between wood and culture. Focused topics are designed to raise awareness upon current issues around the world and to enhance interdisciplinary discussions, for a better understanding of diversity and towards sustainable development.
This program is genenously co- sponsored by Maloof Foundation, The Collectors of Wood Art and The Furniture Society.
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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.