Institute of Wood Science

The Institute of Wood Science (IWSc) was incorporated in 1955 as a professional body for the timber industries and allied professions. In 2009 it merged with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and became known as The Wood Technology Society.[1] Following restructuring and rebranding of the IOM3 it changed its name to the Wood Technology Group[2] in 2021.

The IWSc aimed to promote and encourage a better understanding of timber, wood-based materials and associated timber processes and products in the United Kingdom and beyond. It represented people employed within the timber importing, merchanting, manufacturing and user industries, together with those in education and research. In particular, it represented the interests and know-how of wood scientists and wood technologists. IWSc organised training and conferences. Through local groups it held meetings and visits to keep members up to date in an era when large technological advances were occurring in the wood products sector. This activity continues as the Wood Technology Group of IOM3.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Function
* 3 See also
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## History

The Institute for Wood Science (IWSc) was formed in 1955[3] by several leading members of the wood industry in the UK and wood scientists, recognising that if timber was to compete effectively with other materials there needed to be an understanding of wood science and wood technologies. At this time there were dramatic changes in timber supply, innovations in timber use, and the introduction of new timber products. There was a clear need for an organisation to encourage and support this advancement of knowledge.[4] The IWSc was originally based in the City of London, UK., followed by many years at Hughenden Valley, near High Wycombe. It was registered as a charity in 1998. There were active local branches throughout the UK, as well as in Ireland, Australia and Canada .[5]

In March 1958 the IWSc published the first edition of the Journal of the Institute of Wood Science[6] (now the International Wood Products Journal).

## Function

The function of the IWSc was to provide a forum for the timber trade and timber research to come together, thereby furthering wood science and technology to the wider community. It provided recognised education and training qualifications in wood science and technology through courses and examinations. Membership grades[7] were:

* Hon Fellow (Hon FIWSc)
* Fellow (FIWSc)
* Associate (AIWSc)
* Retired Member
* Member (MIWSc)
* Ordinary Member
* Certificated Member (CMIWSc)
* Student

The IWSc acted as the examining body for the UK timber trade, awarding qualifications at Certificate (intermediate) and Associate levels.[8] Both levels were based in a workbook concept and were designed to provide information leading to self-seeking study for completion. The theory was complemented by several practical exercises. People successful at the certificate level were able to use the post-nominal letters CMIWSc and those at Associate level AIWSc. Post-nominals are still used today by some former members to signify the qualifications.

## See also

* Alice Holt Research Station
* Furniture Industry Research Association
* List of forest research institutes
* Forestry Commission
* Timber Trade Federation

## References

1. ↑ IOM3. "History". https://www.iom3.org/about-us/history.html.
2. ↑ Technology Group
3. ↑ Brazier, Jd (October 2005). "The Institute of Wood Science - a Fifty Years Review" (in en). Journal of the Institute of Wood Science 17 (2): 59–64. doi:10.1179/wsc.2005.17.2.59. ISSN 0020-3203. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1179/wsc.2005.17.2.59.
4. ↑ "Institute of Wood Science" (in en). Nature 177 (4511): 690–691. 1956. doi:10.1038/177690b0. ISSN 1476-4687. https://www.nature.com/articles/177690b0.
5. ↑ "Institute of Wood Science -". 2009-08-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20090828102642/http://www.iwsc.org.uk/about.htm.
6. ↑ "Journal of the Institute of Wood Science". Nature 182 (4638): 769. 1958. https://www.nature.com/articles/182769a0.pdf.
7. ↑ Leigh, Jack H. (1981). Timber trade practice. Internet Archive. London : Macmillan. ISBN 978-0-333-23885-1. http://archive.org/details/timbertradepract0000leig.
8. ↑ British qualifications : a complete guide to professional, vocational and academic qualifications in the UK. Internet Archive. London : Kogan Page. 2007. ISBN 978-0-7494-5076-2. http://archive.org/details/britishqualifica0000unse_o5k5.

## External links

* The Wood Technology Group of IOM3

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Wood products

Lumber/
timber|

* Batten
* Beam
* Bressummer
* Cruck
* Flitch beam
* Flooring
* Joist
* Lath
* Molding
* Panelling
* Plank
* Plate
* Post
* Purlin
* Rafter
* Railroad ties
* Reclaimed
* Shingle
* Siding
* Sill
* Stud
* Timber truss
* Treenail
* Truss
* Utility pole

Engineered
wood|

* Cross-laminated timber
* Glued laminated timber
* veneer
* LVL
* parallel strand
* I-joist
* Fiberboard
* hardboard
* Masonite
* MDF
* Oriented strand board
* Oriented structural straw board
* Particle board
* Plywood
* Structural insulated panel
* Wood-plastic composite
* lumber

Fuelwood|

* Charcoal
* biochar
* Firelog
* Firewood
* Pellet fuel
* Wood fuel

Fibers|

* Cardboard
* Corrugated fiberboard
* Paper
* Paperboard
* Pulp
* Pulpwood
* Rayon

Derivatives|

* Birch-tar
* Cellulose
* nano
* Hemicellulose
* Cellulosic ethanol
* Dyes
* Lignin
* Liquid smoke
* Lye
* Methanol
* Pyroligneous acid
* Pine tar
* Pitch
* Sandalwood oil
* Tannin
* Wood gas

By-products|

* Barkdust
* Black liquor
* Ramial chipped wood
* Sawdust
* Tall oil
* Wood flour
* Wood wool
* Woodchips

Historical|

* Axe ties
* Clapboard
* Dugout canoe
* Potash
* Sawdust brandy
* Split-rail fence
* Tanbark
* Timber framing
* Wooden masts

See also|

* Biomass
* Certified wood
* Destructive distillation
* Dry distillation
* Engineered bamboo
* Forestry
* List of woods
* Mulch
* Non-timber forest products
* Papermaking
* Wood drying
* Wood preservation
* Wood processing
* Woodworking

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