Beyond cellulose and lignin, trees contain small amounts of extractives such as fatty acids, resin acids, and pitch compounds. Collectively known as tall oil, these materials are by‑products of the kraft pulping process. When reacted…
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FPInnovations has added a new technology transfer activity to its roster of offerings to help the forest industry be more competitive! It is a two-day workshop that includes a day in the classroom and a…
The Woodrise International Congress is technically focused and promotes mid- and high-rise timber construction. In September 2025, FPInnovations, along with international partners from France (FCBA) and Japan (JUBH), hosted the 5th edition of Woodrise in…
Introduction This project aims to demonstrate the advantages of mechanically stress rated balsam fir (MSR) for wood construction. It is part of an innovative approach to optimize the design and performance of structures while promoting…
FPInnovations is thrilled to share the final report from our Zero-Emission Trucking Testbed, developed in collaboration with Transport Canada. This extensive study presents real-world data on the performance, costs, and usage of heavy-duty battery electric…
Can we really trust our harvesting data? Yes, we can—and here’s how Across Canada, modern harvesting machines generate terabytes of data — from harvested volume and piece size to operating hours, calibration, and quality metrics….
Debarking a mixture of dry and green logs without optimizing for individual log conditions can result in fibre and value loss, even before the log is sawn. Studies have shown that, especially in winter, lumber…
FPInnovations’ autonomous transportation initiative is not just aiming to find a solution for the forest industry’s truck driver labour shortage, but also targets improving transportation efficiency by increasing equipment utilization—hauling more volume with less trucks….
View the list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports, publications, and recordings, as well as other items recently made available through the research library. Click on any title for more information. FIBRE SUPPLY British Columbia Wildfire…
As part of our webinar series (RISF – Research Information Sharing and Feedback), FPInnovations will present a joint webinar with QWEB and Canada Wood on market diversification, with a focus on production costs for export….