FPInnovations had another great turnout for its popular Pulp, Paper, and Bioproducts Course which took place this year from October 16 to 20.
FPInnovations’ recent publications
View the list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports, publications, and recordings, as well as other items recently made available through the research library.
Research findings help mills produce low-energy BCTMP
Three FPInnovations researchers recently published a peer-reviewed paper entitled “Energy saving potential of interstage screen fractionation for production of board grade BCTMP” in TAPPI Journal (August 2023, Vol. 22 No. 8).
FPInnovations to welcome Woodrise 2025 in Vancouver
FPInnovations is pleased to announce that the next edition of the Woodrise international congress, an event that reunites the world’s leading players in mid- and high-rise timber construction, will take place in Vancouver (Canada) from September 22 to 26, 2025, thanks to the support of the government of British Columbia.
New guide on mass timber diaphragms
Timber structures are a sustainable, energy-efficient, durable, and relatively affordable solution to the growing demand for multi-storey residential and commercial buildings.
FPInnovations and the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts present at Woodrise 2023 on Québec’s wood construction sector
Woodrise, the biannual international event on mid- and high-rise timber construction and buildings, takes place from October 17 to 20 in France
A new digital tool for forest stewardship passes major development stage
Through the transition of land tenure, the increasing importance of consultation and co-management, and the impact of climate change, our values system regarding forest resources is shifting.
New video about managing erosion and sediment around resource roads
When constructing and maintaining resource roads, controlling erosion and sediment around the roads is important in preserving water quality for nearby fish-bearing streams.
FPInnovations’ recent publications
View the list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports, publications, and recordings, as well as other items recently made available through the research library.
A greener asphalt solution to be tested by the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable
A new road segment will allow validating the mechanical performance of the asphalt mixture with a higher lignin substitution rate
The 2023 WOODRISE event opens soon
The next edition of the international conference Woodrise is just around the corner! From October 17 to 20, the city of Bordeaux, France, will host the fourth edition of the biannual event on mid- and high-rise timber construction and buildings.
FPInnovations’ recent publications
View the list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports, publications, and recordings, as well as other items recently made available through the research library.
Reserve your spot in the Pulp, Paper, and Bioproducts Course
If you are an engineer, student, manager, or supplier looking to learn more about the pulp and paper industry, then don’t forget to register for FPInnovations’ popular Pulp, Paper, and Bioproducts Course which is taking place from October 16 to 20.
FPInnovations announces the successful completion of the baseline tests of the truck platooning project
An innovative solution to enhance economic efficiency of projects in Northern Québec
Jade Road project: testing new designs to improve resource roads performance
Jade Road is a haul road that intersects Highway 105 about 12 km north of Ear Falls, Ontario. Built and used over 60 years ago, the road was later de-activated.
FPInnovations and Deloupe leading the way: Impressive achievements highlighting sustainable innovations in forest transportation sector
Montreal,Québec – July 5, 2023 – FPInnovations, a non-profit specializing in creating solutions that support the global competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector, today announced that it has achieved very promising results in terms of fuel economy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) during the field testing of an innovative electric drive trailer for use in forest operations.
Leveraging open-source LiDAR to prioritize legacy road terrain stability assessments
In British Columbia, many forestry roads were built in past decades on steep slopes using poor construction practices and then were often inadequately deactivated afterwards.
Forest sector helps Canada reach net-zero target through decarbonization of lime kilns
Montreal, Québec – June 27, 2023 – FPInnovations, a non-profit specializing in creating solutions that support the global competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector, today acknowledges the contribution of the forest industry to the decarbonization strategy of lime kilns that aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by kraft pulp mills.
FPInnovations’ recent publications
View the list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports, publications, and recordings, as well as other items recently made available through the research library.
Do you have your copies yet of these free wood building guides?
A significant opportunity to reduce Canada’s and the world’s carbon footprint is through sustainable construction.
Sampling crowns to manage pests – can new enabled robotic technologies make a difference?
Defoliators that feed on young needles or leaves of host species, such as spruce budworm, hemlock looper, and others, are a recurring natural disturbance that affects more forested land than wildfire in Canada.
FPInnovations invites you to the FIBC 2023 event!
From June 19 to 21, 2023, Vancouver will be host of the Forest Innovation and Bioeconomy Conference (FIBC).