Technological Institute for Forestry, Cellulose, Construction Timber and Furniture
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| FCBA | |
|---|---|
| Founded: | 2007 |
| Scope: | National |
| Policy area: | Forest and forestry |
| Type of institution: | Governmental |
| Field of work: | Economics |
| Language: | French |
| URL: | FCBA website |
| Format: | html |
| Access: | Free |
| Publisher: | FCBA |
| Country(ies): | France |
| Date: | 13/03/2012 |
The Technological Institute for Forestry, Cellulose, Construction Timber and Furniture (French: Institut technologique Forêt, Cellulose, Bois – Construction, Ameublement, FCBA) promotes technical progress and contribute to improved output, as well as guaranteeing high quality in the industry, by encouraging a comprehensive approach and emphasizing areas of synergy in the trade. Its distinctive feature resides in the diversity of the trade professionals for whom it acts (silviculture, forestry and sawmills, pulp, packaging and miscellaneous products, timber in the construction industry, furniture, finishes, wood treatment and preservation, environment, health, energy, economics, and sustainable development).
| Objective | To grow the mobilisation and use of timber and wood fibres, and increasing French companies’ competitiveness in the face of globalisation and competition in the materials sector. |
| Thematic priority(ies) | Forestry, Cellulose, Construction Timber and Furniture |
| Functions |
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| Linkage(s) to policy processes, instruments and institutions | MAAPRAT, InnovaWood |
| Keywords | Wood supply, bioenergy, biotechnology, tree breeding, certification, timber trade, wood technology, forest products, wood properties, harvesting, sawmilling, wood-based panels, furniture, wood preservation, training, innovation, standardization |
