World Wood Day

05/15/2026

Matt Hutton and Erin Hutton created a piece inspired by forests, animals, and Japanese folklore.

Exploring the balance between the fox and rabbit — symbols of opposition and harmony — their work reflects the connection between nature, storytelling, and wood.

Using steam-bent ash, Japanese yew, and embroidered details, the final composition captures a quiet and playful spirit rooted in the forest and Mt. Fuji

#木魂

05/14/2026

“Normally, wood like this is overlooked and discarded.” — Tak Yoshino

Using forgotten mulberry wood once used in silkworm farming, Mr. Yoshino creates works that reveal the hidden soul and beauty within the material itself. Guided by the wood’s natural grain, shape, and hollow spaces, each piece becomes a dialogue between nature and design. 🌳 木魂

#木魂

05/10/2026

In every drop of maple syrup lives a story of patience, care, and heritage passed through generations. 🍁

This Mother’s Day, experience “Tapping into Nature’s Sweetness, A Maple Syrup Story” by the International Wood Culture Society.

Set in Viroqua, Wisconsin, the documentary celebrates the wisdom of Ho-Chunk elders, the dedication of artisans, and the forests that continue to nurture both culture and community.

05/07/2026

Celebrating World Wood Day across the region 🌏🌳

World Wood Day 2020 Regional Event in Mauritius celebrated the theme “Legacy” through wood culture, community, and creativity.

Held Sculpture de Bambous, the event featured tree planting, woodcarving demonstrations, musical workshops with handcrafted wooden instruments, and a vibrant Mauritian cultural performance together with children from APEIM & Autisme Maurice Association.



Jean-lewis Dick Naze Abdou Hary Bouf

05/05/2026

Celebrating World Wood Day across the region 🌏🌳

On 21 May 2025, the Faculty of Forestry and Environment at Universiti Putra Malaysia, in collaboration with the Malaysian Timber Industry Board, brought together over 100 participants to highlight “Sustainable Living with Wood.”

From engaging talks and hands-on woodworking to a shared tree planting across universities, including Universiti Malaysia Sabah and Universiti Teknologi MARA, the event reflected a collective commitment to sustainability and our common wood heritage.

05/05/2026

🌏 World Wood Day 2026
Theme: Sustainable Wood, Circular Future

On 21 May 2026, the Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Forestry and Environment opens its doors to celebrate the evolving role of wood in shaping a more sustainable future.

From innovation to tradition, this gathering brings together academia, industry, and the public to explore how wood continues to connect material, culture, and circular design.

✨ Highlights include:
• International webinar with voices from government, industry, and academia
• Hands-on DIY wood product workshop
• Compost & mulch workshop
• Exhibition of wood-based innovations and materials

📍 Complex A, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, UPM
📅 21 May 2026
📣 Open to all

Let’s rethink materials. Let’s reconnect with wood.

🌿 HARI KAYU SEDUNIA 2026 @ UPM | WORLD WOOD DAY 2026 @ UPM 🌿

Assalamualaikum dan salam sejahtera,

Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia dengan sukacitanya menjemput semua pelajar, staf, pihak industri, serta orang awam untuk bersama-sama menyertai:

🌏 Hari Kayu Sedunia 2026
Tema: Sustainable Wood, Circular Future

📅 21 Mei 2026 (Khamis)
📍 Kompleks A, Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar, UPM

Sambutan ini bertujuan untuk mengetengahkan peranan penting kayu dalam aspek kelestarian, inovasi, dan pembangunan bahan berasaskan sumber semula jadi.

✨ Aktiviti menarik yang disediakan:
• Webinar Antarabangsa (daripada agensi kerajaan, industri kayu dan universiti)
• Bengkel DIY Produk Kayu
• Bengkel Kompos/mulch
• Pameran Produk & Inovasi Berasaskan Kayu

Penyertaan pempamer dibuka kepada syarikat, agensi dan usahawan industri kayu—satu platform untuk mempamerkan produk, inovasi dan teknologi terkini kepada komuniti akademik dan industri.

Marilah kita bersama-sama meneroka bagaimana bahan berasaskan kayu dapat menyumbang kepada masa depan yang lebih lestari dan berkonsepkan kitaran. 🌱

📣 Terbuka kepada semua. Jangan lepaskan peluang ini!

📲 Ikuti Jabatan Industri Kayu & Gentian, Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar, UPM, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia untuk maklumat lanjut.

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Assalamualaikum and greetings,

Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia warmly invites all students, staff, industry partners, and the public to join us in celebrating:

🌏 World Wood Day 2026
Theme: Sustainable Wood, Circular Future

📅 21 May 2026 (Thursday)
📍 Complex A, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, UPM

This celebration highlights the vital role of wood in sustainability, innovation, and circular material development.

✨ Exciting activities lined up:
• International Webinar (from government agencies, wood industries, and universities)
• DIY Wood Products Workshop
• Compost/mulch Workshop
• Exhibition of Wood-Based Products & Innovations

Exhibitor participation is open to companies, agencies, and entrepreneurs in the wood industry—providing a platform to showcase the latest products, innovations, and technologies to the academic and industry community.

Let’s come together to explore how wood-based materials contribute to a more sustainable and circular future. 🌱

📣 Open to all. Don’t miss it!

📲 Follow Jabatan Industri Kayu & Gentian, Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar, UPM, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia for more updates.

05/03/2026

Wooden Music Appreciation: Held in Itoman, Okinawa, the Okinawa Ukulele Exhibition 2023 featured handcrafted ukuleles from leading luthiers in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

With live performances and hands-on access to custom instruments, the event emphasized craftsmanship, material, and a shared connection through wood culture.

04/25/2026

Wooden Music Appreciation-
At Expo 2025 Osaka, the Wood Culture Music Festival brings nature’s voice to life.

Experience 「片足鳥居の映像」—a mesmerizing composition by 佐藤敏直, performed with soul-stirring precision by 阪口夕山.

From the warmth of timber to the echoes of tradition, every note is rooted in culture and craftsmanship.

📍 Osaka, Japan
🌏 Where innovation meets heritage

#阪口夕山 #佐藤敏直

04/20/2026

Nine days.
531 timber pieces.
422 joints.
7 tons of reclaimed Sal wood.

Built by hand during World Wood Day 2016, this structure is a full-scale wooden replica of the Changu Narayan Temple—one of Nepal’s oldest temples.

It’s a living demonstration of Nepal’s traditional timber craftsmanship—where every joint tells a story, and no nails are needed to hold it together.