The Journal of Wood Science provides an international forum for the exchange of knowledge and the discussion of current issues in wood and wood utilization.It publishes original articles on basic and applied research dealing with the science, technology, and engineering of wood, wood components, wood and wood-based products, and wood constructions. Articles concerned with pulp and paper, fiber resources from non-woody plants, wood-inhabiting insects and fungi, wood biomass, and environmental and ecological issues in forest products are also included. The journal publishes review articles on selected topics concerning wood science and related fields.This is the official journal of the Japan Wood Research Society.