Forest Products Research Institute NAPIER

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The FPRI is one of nine research institutes based at Edinburgh Napier.

Its four specialist centres undertake research and development across the full range of timber and wood fibre applications.

About Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier is a modern university with campuses located around south central Edinburgh.

Core areas of work are:

Assessment of wood properties and performance – particularly timber grown in the UK.

Strategic research into the factors that affect the properties of wood and ways of improving the performance of sawn timber.

Timber grading and resource assessment/segregation

Strengthening the forest-to-mill supply chain and so improving the economic value that can be obtained from the UK's forest

Increasing and improving the use of wood in construction, to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment and encourage use of sustainable resources.

The British and European Standards for timber construction products.

Knowledge transfer and professional development for the timber industry.

Consultancy and testing services for the timber industries.

Contact Info

Phone: +44 (0)1620 825 722

Email: info(at)edinburgharchitecture.co.uk

Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH14 1DJ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 333 900 6040