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It's hard to imagine Épinal without its "wood school." Yet, ENSTIB is only 40 years old. And while this branch of the University of Lorraine is now deeply rooted in the City of Images, its story is built on the determination and energy of a few individuals who, over...

Forestry and the use of wood are more controversial than ever. On the one hand, there is a conflation between shocking images of deforestation in tropical areas and the reality of the increase in the forest estate on the European continent. On the other hand, some...

The wood industry in France employs 400,000 people across various professions that touch all areas of life, from cradle to grave, including furniture, construction, energy, and biomaterials. Training in wood-related careers allows both men and women to work in a...

Wood architecture and construction are incredibly diverse and rich, throughout the world and across the ages. At ENSTIB, we train engineering and architecture students each year through the Architecture Wood Construction (ABC) Master’s programme and specialisation...

Wood energy is at the heart of national energy transition strategies. 7.4 million French households heat with wood, according to a study by ADEME published in October 2023. If efficient appliances are used, wood heating is one of the main energy-related ways to reduce...