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SWST

Society of Wood Science and Technology

Welcome

    SWST, Your Professional Society, is Pledged To:

• Develop and maintain the unique body of knowledge distinctive to wood science lignocellulosic materials and their technologies.

• Encourage the communication and use of this knowledge.

• Promote policies and procedures which assure the wise use of wood and lignocellulosic materials.

• Assure high standards for professional performance of wood scientists and technologists.

• Foster educational programs at all levels of wood science, lignocellulosic materials and their technologies and furthering the quality of such programs.

• Represent the profession in public policy development.

Our Vision: To be the world leader in advancing the profession of wood science.

Our Mission: To provide service to SWST members; to develop, maintain, and promulgate the educational, scientific, and ethical standards that define the profession; and to advocate the socially responsible production and use of wood and lignocellulosic materials.

Last updated 4/2/2009