会议名称：第二届木文化国际研讨会
会议时间：2007年5月28日-31日
会议地点：中国·南京

报告嘉宾：Victoria L. Herian　

报告摘要：SWST is an internationally-recognized professional organization of wood scientists, engineers, marketing specialists and other professionals concerned with wood and lignocellulosic materials. Members are dedicated to the wise use of many types of our most environmentally-responsible resources. SWST is committed to conserving our forests through the development of new ideas, procedures, policies and products for the wood industry. This organization establishes a forum for the exchange of ideas; the communication of knowledge; and the development of high standards, policies, and ethics for wood and lignocellulosic materials research and the wood industry.

One mechanism we utilize to bridge education to ultimate practice is our quarterly journal, Wood and Fiber Science which is not only in printed format but has also recently become available in an electronic format. Only by supporting the high principles of conservation-minded use of our resources, can we reduce the impact on our environment. Quality education in our field is a fundamental first step in taking wood science and industry into the 21st century. By fostering educational programs at all levels of the field--undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate and by fostering the professional ethics and standards within this science--SWST aids universities and colleges in providing a quality educational foundation through accreditation of wood science and technology programs. In a continuing effort to expand awareness of problems and solutions concerning the wise use of our overall wood and lignocellulosic resources, SWST provides funding to assist qualified people to participate in national and international visits for increased awareness of progress within the wood industry field.

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