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6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Development of a prototype crosslaminated timber panel made from local timber to improve the construction of buildings in terms of sustainability (Grup Boix)

Spain
Cataluña
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
The project assessed the technical and economic feasibility of manufacturing cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels in Catalonia using local timber. A prototype was created, evaluating wood processing, product quality, and market potential. Results indicated strong material performance but challenges in cost and availability of raw materials. Further research is suggested to enhance processing yields and competitiveness. Overall, CLT production in Catalonia is technologically feasible, with potential for growth in demand.
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Development of a prototype crosslaminated timber panel made from local timber to improve the construction
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https://www.arescat.cat/es/2018/11/23/arescat-participa-en-lo-proyecto-desarroll…
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Social network of sustainable forest use for the production of biomass for thermal purposes (Calor Rural)

Spain
Cataluña
Forest-based bio/circular economy
A collective forest biomass management model in rural areas could enhance the circular economy by reducing fire risks, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and creating jobs. This approach optimizes forest biomass use for thermal energy, bolstering local economies, promoting renewable energy, and offering job opportunities, especially for youth and women, to counteract rural depopulation.
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Social network of sustainable forest use for the production of biomass for thermal purposes
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https://teder.org/proyectos-finalizados/grupo-operativo-calor-rural/
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Prefabricated modular construction system made from Normandy hardwoods (BBN)

France
Wood construction industry
“Bâtiment Bois de Normandie” (Wood construction in Normandy) seeks to develop a prefabricated modular construction system based on hardwood from Normandy, enabling the construction of houses, collective housing and public buildings
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Prefabricated modular construction system made from Normandy hardwoods
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https://www.batimentboisdenormandie.fr/
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

New market for Silver fir products - LVL (Silver Fir)

France
Products, markets, trade
The Auvergne Promobois inter-professional association (FIBOIS AURA) works on the LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) in Silver fir to achieve the expected quality and the setting up of the manufacturing in Auvergne region.
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - New market for Silver fir products (LVL)
0
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Retort for the production of barbecue charcoal and biochar from local waste wood

Switzerland
Bern
Bern
Products, markets, trade
Forest-based bio/circular economy
Barbecue charcoal often reaches consumers via long transportation routes and from dubious sources. Locally produced charcoal from scrap sawmill or landscape wood would be much more ecological. A small retort with a capacity of 1m3 of wood and complete exclusion of oxygen can be used to convert local wood into high-quality charcoal. For this purpose, wood cuttings from a local sawmill or poor quality hardwood are manually fed into the retort and converted into coal of the highest quality over 4 - 8 hours. This can generate additional income on a forestry operation or a part-time farm and also reduce the burden on the environment. The waste heat can be used via a heat exchanger to heat living space or for drying processes, e.g. in the timber industry.
FR
EN
DE
0
https://oliskohle.ch/en/home
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Innovative pellets made of forest and/or agricultural biomass

Research and development
Innovative pellets made of forest and/or agricultural biomass and wood residue to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to environmental protection through reduction of CO₂ emissions
HR
EN
0
https://www.bjelin.com/en/company
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Innovative wood wall panels

Research and development
Innovative wood wall panels as decorative details in rooms and/or structural elements of partition walls for sustainable construction
HR
EN
0
https://spacva.eu
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Innovative massive doors

Research and development
Innovative massive front door made of reinforced and stabilized oak panel used for general use and construction
HR
EN
0
https://spacva.eu
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

BASAJAUN | Sustainable wood construction chain for Europe

Wood construction industry
Networks, testbeds, R&D platforms
Digital solution
Wood construction chains can be optimized to foster both rural development and urban transformation whilst being connected with sustainable forest management in Europe. Two full-scale medium-sized demo buildings are being constructed in Finland and France to integrate various innovative materials, products and components.
EN
PDF icon BASAJAUN project factsheet 2021
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http://www.basajaun-horizon.eu
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

UNILIN panels | Furniture boards produced from recovered wood

Forest-based bio/circular economy
Circular, bio-based products
Digital solution
Post-consumer wood from urban areas is collected, cleaned and processed in high tech recycling plants to re-convert into viable raw material for quality board products for furniture and interior use.
EN
PDF icon unilin_woodcircus_p.pdf
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https://www.unilinpanels.com/en
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Increasing transparency in wood trade

Products, markets, trade
Traceability tools
Digital solution
EN
0
http://www.rustechworld.com/
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

MUSIC | Market Uptake Support for Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers

Products, markets, trade
Forest-based bio/circular economy
Wood energy industry
Collaboration platforms, logistical hubs
Digital solution
The  project supports market uptake of three types of IBCs by developing feedstock mobilisation strategies, improved cost-effective logistics and trade centres. The investigated IBCs include pyrolysis oil, torrefied biomass and microbial oil.
EL
EN
0
https://www.music-h2020.eu
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

RecAPPture | Mobile application for collection of used wood

Forest-based bio/circular economy
Marketing platforms
Digital solution
The RecAPPture mobile and web application is intended for owners and manufacturers of discharged wood products for sale, purchase, lease or purchase.
EN
SL
1
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https://apkpure.com/recappture/si.upfamnit.recappture
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

DigiWood | Digital sawmill traceability tools

Inventory, monitoring
Products, markets, trade
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Networks, testbeds, R&D platforms
Digital solution
DigiWood own products, with the family name Nexum, are focused on facilitating traceability from timberlog to board or finished end customer product, integration of existing hardware and software and products for analysis of all collected data.
SV
EN
UK
PL
SK
1
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http://digiwood.se/
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Build-in-Wood | Innovative wood value chain for the construction of multi-storey wood buildings

Forest-based bio/circular economy
Wood construction industry
Research and development
Build-in-Wood strives to make wood a natural choice for the construction of multi-storey buildings. Early Adopter Cities take a leading role in the project, and their stories shall inspire cities around the world to rethink construction and social responsibility.
EN
UK
1
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Challenges

Improve forest resilience and adaption to climate change

Improve infrastructures and capacity of public actors

Activate private owners and cooperative forest management

Ensure a well-trained workforce through attractive skills development and education

Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Raise public awareness, social acceptance and political support for forestry

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