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The main objective of the new PhD course is to disseminate knowledge
concerning wood material and technology, i.e.
" wood structure and properties with a special emphasis on
wood durability
" wood supply chain from the forest to the sawmill
" wood engineering, products and their utilisation
" wood products marketing
through a program of instruction and advanced study that is focused
on current and future techniques and technology. The secondary objective
of the course is to find and discuss the scientific and industrial
problems in an active and beneficial manner providing continuing
forest education opportunities for PhD students and industrial representatives.
The course is intended for PhD students at universities in the Nordic
countries, the Baltic region and North-West Russia. An option is
included where students can choose and attend only part of the course.
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