{"id":5930,"date":"2026-06-26T10:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T08:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/life-haya-presents-its-progress-on-the-durability-grading-of-beech-structural-lumber-at-the-12th-hardwood-conference-2026-in-hungary\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T10:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T08:10:18","slug":"life-haya-presents-its-progress-on-the-durability-grading-of-beech-structural-lumber-at-the-12th-hardwood-conference-2026-in-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/en\/life-haya-presents-its-progress-on-the-durability-grading-of-beech-structural-lumber-at-the-12th-hardwood-conference-2026-in-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"LIFE HAYA presents its progress on the durability grading of beech structural lumber at the 12th Hardwood Conference 2026 in Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From June 17 to 19, 2026, the LIFE HAYA (Hardwood for the Home) project participated in the <strong>12th Hardwood Conference<\/strong>, one of the leading international conferences on research and innovation in hardwoods, held at the <strong>Ligneum <\/strong>Center <strong>at <\/strong>the University of Sopron (<strong>Hungary<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project&#8217;s participation in this event provided an opportunity to highlight some of the most significant scientific advances made during its development, sharing the results with researchers, companies, and professionals specializing in the sustainable use of European hardwoods.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-768x1024.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"5605\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-768x1024.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5613\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-2-1024x768.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-2-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-2-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-2-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-2-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An international conference on innovation in hardwoods<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>12th Hardwood Conference<\/strong> brought together nearly <strong>130 participants<\/strong> from universities, research centers, companies, and organizations in various European countries and beyond.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the course of the three-day conference, some of the industry\u2019s main challenges and opportunities were addressed through technical sessions focused on:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Silviculture and Sustainable Management of Hardwood Forests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structure and Properties of Wood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood processing and modification technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coatings, adhesives, and bonding processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of engineering products and composite materials based on hardwoods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This international forum serves as a key platform for exchanging scientific knowledge and promoting the transfer of research findings to the industrial sector.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-3-1024x768.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-3-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-3-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-3-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-3-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-3-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LIFE HAYA Presents Its Findings on the Durability Classification of Beech Wood<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Silvia G\u00f3mez Fern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> and <strong>Mario Aza\u00f1a Gal\u00e1n<\/strong>, researchers at <strong>Cesefor<\/strong>, attended on behalf of the LIFE HAYA project.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the poster session, both presented a scientific paper titled: <em>&#8220;Visual and machine strength grading of structural beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) timber from Spain: Yield comparison and characteristic values.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This study presents some of the results obtained as part of the project regarding the<strong> strength grading of structural beech wood from Spain<\/strong>, comparing visual grading with grading using automated equipment, as well as the yields obtained and the wood\u2019s characteristic values.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This research represents an important step toward expanding technical knowledge about the structural use of beech wood and helping to increase its use in high-value-added construction applications.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-768x1024.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5612\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-768x1024.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5611\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great interest in the project&#8217;s results<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presentation sparked considerable interest among the attendees, leading to various questions and technical discussions about the methodology used and the results obtained.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation in <strong>this type of international conference allows us to share the project\u2019s progress with the scientific community<\/strong>, <strong>establish new opportunities for collaboration, and highlight the potential of beech wood<\/strong> as <strong>a<\/strong> structural material for more sustainable construction.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, these meetings help <strong>strengthen the transfer of knowledge<\/strong> between the research community and the private sector, one of the key objectives of the LIFE HAYA project.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-5-1024x768.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-5-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-5-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-5-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-5-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-5-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promoting the Structural Use of Beech Wood<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation in the 12th Hardwood Conference 2026 reinforces the LIFE HAYA project\u2019s commitment to generating and disseminating scientific knowledge that promotes greater use of beech wood in structural applications.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The validation of robust grading systems, along with the collection of reliable technical data, is key to promoting the use of this species in the construction sector and moving toward a bioeconomy based on sustainable, locally sourced forest resources.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-4-1024x768.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"5609\" src=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-4-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-4-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/lifehaya.pefc.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Fotos-noticia-ma-4-1536x1152.png 1536w, 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