Dr Steven Adams' Projects (10)

Oak Shake Aug 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Using non destructive testing (NDT) methods to asses whether they can be used to detect shake in oak before the trees are felled.
This is part of a Forest Research (FR) project to assess an area of 120 oak trees in the Forest of Wyre. This will invo... Read More about Oak Shake.

Multi-Criteria Assessment Tool for Tree Species Prioritisation Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
This project will develop a multi-criteria assessment framework to evaluate the benefits, risks and constraints of UK tree species, and collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise species for national deployment to drive diversification and increase... Read More about Multi-Criteria Assessment Tool for Tree Species Prioritisation.

SIRT Transition & Project Development 2023 Feb 1, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024
Forward planning for the SIRT project as we move into the new phase of the project in April. This includes time taken for field work not included in the original SIRT plan, project planning for the current and future projects and training for staff... Read More about SIRT Transition & Project Development 2023.

An easier route for strength grading UK hardwoods Mar 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2026
The project aims to improve grading options for home-grown hardwoods, with a more cost-effective route to establishing grading and easier to apply visual grading rules for producers. Properties of three home-grown hardwood species are characterised b... Read More about An easier route for strength grading UK hardwoods.

SIRT 2020-2021 (WP1&2) Sep 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2021
Our research activities are focused on understanding the physical and mechanical properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications. Our main aim is to better understand how the management site, and climate, of forests... Read More about SIRT 2020-2021 (WP1&2).

SIRT 2019-20 (WP1&2) Sep 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2020

Our research activities are focused on understanding the physical and mechanical properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications. Our main aim is to better understand how the management site, and climate, of forest... Read More about SIRT 2019-20 (WP1&2).

SIRT 2018-19 (WP1&2) Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Our research activities are focused on understanding the physical and mechanical properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications. Our main aim is to better understand how the management site, and climate, of forests... Read More about SIRT 2018-19 (WP1&2).

SIRT WP2 2017-18 Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
Timber grading standards support ensuring standards are good for the domestic timber industries, and supporting industry in using them

SIRT WP1 2017-18 Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
Applied research and knowledge transfer addressing industry needs – as set out by the SIRT management board. This includes providing information and advice to industry sponsors

SIRT workplan 2014/17 (Workpackage 1) Mar 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2018
Improving industry knowledge of timer properties and utilisation potential of 'alternative species', testing 6 different species. Disseminate and promote effectively the outputs of the programme, including an annual event for industry.