Dr Dan Ridley-Ellis D.Ridley-Ellis@napier.ac.uk
Associate Professor
SIRT 2018-19 (WP1&2)
People Involved
Dr Steven Adams S.Adams@napier.ac.uk
Research Fellow
Project Description
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 influence the properties of the timber produced from them. Through this work we support domestic forest and timber industries to gain best value from the forest resource, avoid wastage, and improve the resilience of forestry to commercial pressures, climate change, pests and diseases. This helps ensure the future of economically, environmentally and socially sustainable forestry in the British Isles.
| Status | Project Complete |
|---|---|
| Funder(s) | Scottish Forestry |
| Value | £99,000.00 |
| Project Dates | Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019 |
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