It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the joint conference of IUFRO Division 5 and the SWST in Tartu, Estonia, from May 30 to June 3, 2027.

This IUFRO Division 5 Forest Products Conference will bring together experts to discuss the future of sustainable forestry, wood science, forest products and the circular bioeconomy. The topic of the conference is "Future Forest Use: Advancing Wood Science and Forest Products for a Circular Bioeconomy".

The conference will address several key topics, including:

• Future Wood: Climate smart forest management and silviculture for forest tree growth, wood yield and quality. 
• Wood Science: From wood anatomy to the analytics of mechanical, physical and chemical properties.
• Wood Valorization: Innovative approaches of wood engineering and wood technologies to convert biomass into energy, chemicals, fibers, and high-performance composites.
• Non-Wood Products: Exploring the value of medicinal and edible components of forest crops.”

It goes beyond wood, emphasizing the efficient, science-based use of forest resources for the good of mankind.

We will gather at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. In addition to scientific sessions, , the program will include a day of field trips as well as post-conference tours. 

Looking forward to meeting you in Tartu!

On behalf of the organizing team,

Prof. Marek Metslaid
Conference chair