Variability in Wood Properties: Growth Conditions, Species and Anatomical Adaptations
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wood structure and properties; drying and modification of wood; abiotic degradation of wood; hardwoods
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Interests: wood properties (physical, mechanical, anatomical); wood modification; THM treatment; compression of softened wood along the grain; pleating; wood bending
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wood is a highly variable biological material whose properties reflect the complex interactions between genetics, environment and management. In the face of increasing climate challenges worldwide, understanding this variability has become more crucial than ever. Extreme environmental factors—such as prolonged drought, heat waves and wildfires—are reshaping forest ecosystems and altering wood formation processes. Differences between natural forests and intensively managed plantations, as well as the impacts of tree breeding and silvicultural practices, further contribute to the structural and functional diversity of wood.
This Special Issue invites contributions that explore how growth conditions, genetic improvement and forest management affect wood quality and variability across species and environments. We are particularly interested in studies addressing the introduction of new tree species, the enhancement of climate adaptation and the anatomical, chemical or physiological mechanisms underlying resilience.
By linking these factors to material performance, processing technologies and product behavior, this issue aims to advance a holistic understanding of how future forestry and timber industry can adapt to changing environmental conditions while maintaining sustainable production and high-quality wood products.
Prof. Dr. Róbert Németh
Dr. Mátyás Báder
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wood property variability
- anatomical adaptations
- growth condition effects
- species diversification
- material performance variability
- sustainable wood production
- wood formation processes
- climate adaptation strategies
- physical properties
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