vedforskning
Vedforskning is the field that studies wood as a natural material and as a source of energy. It encompasses the properties of different wood species, wood anatomy, growth and harvesting, as well as processes that convert wood into usable products and energy. The discipline intersects forestry, materials science, chemical engineering, and environmental assessment.
Key topics include the anatomical and mechanical properties of wood (density, strength, moisture), durability and preservation,
Methods used include laboratory testing, field measurements, wood anatomy analysis, computer modeling, and life-cycle assessment. Data
Environmental and sustainability considerations are central, including the carbon balance of wood use, forest management, certification
Historically developed from forestry and wood science, the field has expanded with concerns about climate change