The practical experience days for the team of the timber research group were a complete success and we had an eventful week in the Black Forest near the Swiss border. Many thanks to all organizers and participants from the Mainz University of Applied Sciences and the team from Holzbauforschung Mainz, especially to Stefan Kudermann from Zentrum Holzbau Schwarzwald gGmbH and Bernhard Tritschler from Holzbau Amann GmbH.

Praxistage.Holz are an event series where students, apprentices, and educators in the field of timber construction and wood design meet with companies involved in wood processing across Europe. These practical days offer insights into innovative wood processing techniques and hands-on exercises related to the material of wood. The 2024 Wood Practical Days will be held at the Zentrum Holzbau Schwarzwald and are planned for the week of September 23rd to 27th, 2024.

Participants can expect a diverse program:

• Forest Excursion: An excursion to the forest for a better understanding of the raw material wood,
• Company Visits: Insights into production processes and workflows at wood-processing companies,
• Hands-on Workshops: Participants can experience timber construction up close and get actively involved,
• Lectures: From tree felling to finished structures. The presentations covering the entire forest supply chain.