The third International Scientific Conference on Hardwood Processing is scheduled for Oct. 16-18 in Blacksburg, Va.

The conference is a biannual global gathering on hardwoods and will provide opportunities for managers, policymakers and scientists to come together and discuss key issues related to hardwoods. The conference will also serve as a bridge between science, industry, and policymakers to shape paths into the future, according to conference chair Urs Buehlmann, associate professor at Virginia Tech.

For information, visit www.ischp2011.org.