Dr Dan Ridley-Ellis D.Ridley-Ellis@napier.ac.uk
Associate Professor
Timber grading standards support (Workpackage 2)
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Project Description
Provide support to the forest industry through representation on various GB and European committees, and to provide dissemination and facilitate events to the sawmill industy.
Status | Project Complete |
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Funder(s) | Scottish Forestry Confederation of Forest Industries (UK) Ltd |
Value | £130,000.00 |
Project Dates | Jul 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2018 |
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