The FPL’s National Forest Service Library is a go-to resource for current and historical information on wood and wood products. Having recently moved to a newly renovated space in FPL’s historic Building One, supervisory librarian Julie Blankenburg describes the new … Continue reading
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NewsLine: Hot Off the Presses FPL's Quarterly Newsletter Now Available
Welcome to the Winter 2013 issue of NewsLine, the Forest Products Laboratory’s quarterly newsletter. In this issue you’ll find out about how FPL research found its way to Hollywood, get a look at the future of forest products, find links … Continue reading
Federal Agencies Gather for African American History Month
The Greater Madison Federal Agency Association sponsored an event at the Forest Products Laboratory to celebrate African American History Month. Federal employees from around the Madison, Wis., area were invited to attend. The program featured Floyd Rose, Ph.D, presenting “At … Continue reading
“Wonka’s Chocolate Factory…but for Wood!”
FPL researchers are always dreaming up ways to use wood that most people couldn’t imagine. In fact, one recent tour participant described the Lab as “Wonka’s Chocolate Factory…but for wood!” So if you’re as curious as Charlie Bucket to find … Continue reading
Fun with Future Foresters
Students from the University of Wisconsin Madison and Stevens Point Forestry Clubs toured the Forest Products Laboratory this afternoon to learn about the research and utilization aspects of sustainable forestry. FPL engineer Bob Ross spent the afternoon with the group, … Continue reading