New issue of the World of Wood
The latest issue of the World of Wood (WoW) is available for download in the archive.
Articles of Interest
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
AustralAsian Regional AGM & Conference Oct 2025
The International Wood Collectors Society’s (IWCS) AustralAsian Region is holding A General Members (AGM) & Conference Attendees 19 to 24 October 2025. Aldinga Beach is located 45 km (30 miles) … 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.
The Tule tree in Oaxaca.
Our President-elect, Mark Duff, is in Oaxaca, Mexico this week. He sent this photo of the Tule Tree, Taxidium mucronatum. About 130 feet tall and over 150 feet in circumference- estimated … Read more