Message from President Mark Duff
Well, summer arrived in full force. Luckily, I’m in Colorado High Country for the next two months where it gets to a high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the afternoons, … Read more
Articles of Interest
New issue of the World of Wood
The latest issue of the World of Wood (WoW) is available for download in the archive.
Message from new President Elect – Rick Long
I would like to take this time to thank everyone who voted for me in the President Elect. I promise to do my very best for the society and all … Read more
2024 IWCS Election Results
Election results are in for the IWCS President Elect and Vice President (VP) positions. The results for President Elect were especially close, like within 2 votes for the two candidates. … Read more
GREAT LAKES REGIONAL MEETING
When: Saturday September 21st, 2024 Time: 8:30 – ? Where: Bob & Judy Chastain’s Home @ 3904 E State Road 234 Ladoga, IN 47954, USA It’s time to get together … Read more
Voting for President Elect and Vice President
As a member of the IWCS, voting is not just a right—it’s a duty to help pick the candidates for the two positions that will help take the IWCS into … Read more
New Wood Samples List Available
It’s that time again – making a public announcement of my latest list. I’m a bit late this year as the lawn needs to be mowed, the flower gardens are … Read more
Presidents Message March/April 2024
Greetings! It is a busy year with meets in Florida and Australia. It was great to see some of you at the Lake Yale meeting. This event was very enjoyable … Read more
Trees, plants face new heat threat
Pacific Northwest’s high temps ‘cooked’ widespread foliageEnvironmental Protection Agency scientist Peter Beedlow examines dead Douglas fir trees Oct. 27 in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest. The trees died from insect damage … Read more
Message from Willem Hurkmans, Publication Chair
A disk of Gymnanthes Lucida [Euphorbiaceae] collected on December 7, 2005 by Alan Curtis & Willem Hurkmans near the archaeological site of Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, Mexico. I counted 76 growth rings.