The CWPA is a non-profit organization that facilitates an annual convention where the latest developments in science, technology and economics of wood preservation are presented to stakeholders and members in the wood preservation industry.
Membership of the association is open to any person with an interest in the field of wood preservation and protection. Please note that CWPA memberships are offered on an individual basis and are non-transferable.
CWPA has immediate access to a wide-range of technical information on all aspects of wood preservation.
CWPA publishes an annual newsletter to provide members with up-to-date information on issues facing the wood preservation industry.
The Robert W. Stephens Memorial Award is available to graduate students, post doctoral or beginning scientists involved in research pertaining to wood preservation. The award supports travel and attendance costs for young scientists to present the results of their research at the annual CWPA convention.
For more information regarding the Robert W. Stephens Memorial Award, please contact Shekaib Adab shekaib.adab@genicsinc.com.
Past Robert W. Stephens Memorial Award Winners
2018: Simon Pépin (Université Laval) Development and characterization of a penetrating barrier treatment for wood protection
2017: Dalenda Ben Ammar (Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue) Impact of nanofillers on the mechanical properties and fire resistance of wood high density polyethylene composites.
2016: Antoine Cogulet (Université Laval) Degradation of Wood Beneath the Coating: A Way for Monitoring the Coating State.
2015: Gabrielle Boivin (Université Laval) Biocidal Acrylic Latexes Prepared by Miniemulsion Polymerization for Wood Coating Applications.
2014: Kenny Cheng (University of British Columbia) Optimizing Profiling to Reduce the Checking of Pacific Silver Fir Decking.
2013: Wei-Dan Ding (Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue) MMA Hardened Hybrid Poplar Wood.
2012: Wei Xue (University of British Columbia) Mobilized copper from MCQ
2011: Arash Jamaili (University of British Columbia) Water Vapor Plasma Processing of Wood. Runner Up Daniela Tudor (University of Toronto) The Effects of Catechol Treatment on Fungal Melanin Stimulation of Spalting.
2010: Steven Ribarits (University of British Columbia) Finite Element Modelling of the Checking of Wood Exposed to Accelerated Weathering.
2009: Sedric Pankras (University of Toronto) Investigation of the distribution of copper ethanolamine complexes in Alkaline Copper Quat (ACQ) wood preservative.
2008: Amelie Janin (Universite du Quebec) “Optimization and economical study of a chemical leaching process for decontamination of CCA-treated wood waste”.
2006: Christoph F. Schauwecker (Oregon State University) “The use of wood preservatives for phytosanitation: A penetration and emergance study”.
2006: Mojgan Nejad (University of Toronto) “Improving the performance of wooden decks through coatings”.
2004: Hucheng Qi (University of Toronto) “The application of an accelerated hardening technique to recycle CCA-treated wood into wood-cement composites”.
2003: Levi Waldron (University of Toronto) “Prediction of long-term leaching potential on inorganic wood preservatives by diffusion modelling”.
1 Lessons Learned from a Career in Wood Preservation
3 Wood Preservation Regulation
4 Performance of Treated Wood in the Arctic
5 Field Testing in Canada XXVII Thermally Modified Wood
6 Micronized Copper Azole Preservative
8 Development _ Characterisation of Penetrating Barrier Treatment
9 Extending the Useful Service Life of Utility Poles
11 Deciphering the Interaction btw Wood Components
12 Treatability of Incised Cdn Western SPF
13 Treatability of Eastern Cdn SPF
14 Treatability of Red Pine Timbers from Ontario and Michigan
CWPA 38th Proceedings - Bark Derived Materials...
CWPA 38th Proceedings - Chemistry of Micronized Copper Treated Wood
CWPA 38th Proceedings - Content Table
CWPA 38th Proceedings - Damage Through Division of Labour
CWPA 38th Proceedings - DCOI - An Oil-Borne Preservative...
CWPA 38th Proceedings - Dual Borate and Copper Naph. Treatment of Bridge Timbers
CWPA 38th Proceedings - Field Testing in Canada XXVI
CWPA 38th Proceedings - Impact of Nanofillers...
CWPA 38th Proceedings - Pentachlorophenol - An Update to the CWPA...
CWPA 38th Proceedings - Protection of Industrial Wood Products with ACZA
CWPA 38th Proceedings - The Future of Industrial Wood Protection
CWPA 38th Proceedings - The Future of Remedial Preservative Technology in Canada
CWPA Proceedings 2015 Table of Contents
ABOVE GROUND VERSUS GROUND CONTACT DECAY HAZARDS
BASIC PRINCIPLES TO AVOID BEING WOOD’S WORST ENEMY BY THE NUMBERS
BIOCIDAL ACRYLIC LATEXES PREPARED BY MINIEMULSION POLYMERIZATION FOR WOOD COATING APPLICATIONS
DAMAGE THROUGH DIVISION OF LABOUR
FIELD TESTING IN CANADA TEN YEARS INSPECTION OF PROFILED DECKING
FIRE RETARDANTS FOR WOOD APPLICATIONS
How “Bugs” Affect Wood Quality – Form, Function and Figure.
MICRONIZED COPPER AZOLE (MCA) EFFICACY UPDATE
NBC 2015 CHANGES – MIDRISE WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION BUILDING ENVELOPE (WALL) DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
PRESERVATIVE EVALUATION METHODS
STOCKHOLM CONVENTION DECISION ON PENTACHLOROPHENOL
THE USE OF BUFFERED AMINE OXIDES FOR WOOD PRESERVATIVE TREATMENTS
TOXICITY THRESHOLD OF CHITOSAN FOR THE SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE
UPDATE ON ENVIRONMENT CANADA’S ACTIVITIES TO THE CANADIAN WOOD PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Re-Evaluation Of Heavy Duty Wood Preservatives: A Collaborative Approach To Risk Management
The Effect of pH on Thermal Treatment of Wood
Visualization Of Copper In Treated Wood Using X-Ray Micro-Computed Tomography
Phytosanitary Heat Treatment of Solid-Wood Products
Water vapor plasma processing of wood
Wood Protection Without Biocides
Thermal Treatment: Myth or reality
The Commercial Side Of Thermally Modified Wood
Biological Incising: Nature’s Way Of Improving The Treatability Of Spruce And Pine.
Durability Of Ca- And Acq-Treated Canadian Wood Species In Stake And Decking Tests
Single-Stage Borate Treatment For Crossties And Timbers
Wood Protection without Biocides: a Perspective
The Chemistry of Micronized Metal Treated Wood
Kebony Method Of Wood Modification
Antisapstain Industry in North America
New Perspectives On The Role Of Extractives In The Durability Of Western Redcedar
Effects of catechol treatment on fungal melanin stimulation for spalting
Durability By Design: Focussing On Mid-Rise Wood Construction
The Potential Of Amine Copper Preservative Systems As Industrial Preservatives
Marine Uses Of Preservative Treated Wood
Future Of Industrial Wood Preservation In Canada
LCA Could Be An Environmental Boon To PTW
Pentachlorophenol As An Industrial Preservative
Photostability Of Modified Wood*
2010 CWPA Conference Bridge Timbers
Potential Impact of The Wood First Act on Preserved Wood Products
Scale-Up Of A Chemical Leaching Process For Decontamination Of CCA-Treated Wood Waste
Advances in Analytical Techniques for Treated Wood
CCA as an Industrial Preservative
Field Testing Of Wood Preservatives XIX: Industrial Preservatives
Status Check 2010: What Shade Of Green Are We Now?
Industrial Cooling Towers And Pressure Treated Wood
Treated Wood Poles at Hydro-Québec
Finite Element Modelling Of The Checking Of Wood Exposed To Accelerated Weathering
Building Enclosure Design Guide – Wood Frame Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
The Chemistry Of Copper Based Wood Preservatives
Recent Research On Carbon-Based Preservatives
Update on Research with Non-Metal Based Wood Preservative Systems
Research Needs in Wood Preservation – Thoughts on In-plant Quality Control
Current Issues And Research On Wood Preservation In Canada
Current Research On Wood Preservation – University Of Toronto
A New Wood Preservative: Polymeric Betaine
CWPA 30th Annual Conference Attendees List
CWPA 30th Annual Conference Program
Electrochemical Decontamination Of Creosote Effluent Loaded With Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
The Effect Of Profiling On The Checking Of Southern Pine And Amabilis Fir Decking Boards
Carbon Based Wood Preservatives: Applications And New Opportunities
Factors affecting the service life of poles in BC
Direct Measurement Of Wood Preservative Retention And Penetration Using Neutron Activation Analysis
Impact Of Biothermal Treatment Of Balsam Fir Wood On Durability
Performance Of Particleboards Treated For Fire Resistance
Recent Developments In Borate Wood Preservation
Organisms Causing Deterioration In Structures
Wood Preservation In The 2010’s
Applications des nanotechnologies pour l’amélioration des propriétés du bois
Wood Protection Research at UBC
Issues And Advances In Sapstain And Mold Control
Dispersed Copper Azole for Refractory Species
Current Research In Wood Durability And Protection At FPinnovations
Environmental Issues Update Canadian Wood Preservation Association Annual Meeting
Laboratory And Field Studies On The Efficacy Of Micronized Copper Azole (MCA) Preservative
Attendees of CWPA 29 th Annual meeting- Vancouver 2008
Balance Sheet As at 2008/09/30
By Laws of Canadian Wood Preservation Association
Investigation Of Factors Affecting Corrosion Of Fasteners In Preservative Treated Wood
Update On Re-Evaluation Of CCA, CREOSOTE & PCP
Methodology For Accelerating The Surface Checking Of Wood
Consumer Preference In Treated Wood
Manufacture Of Borate-Treated Glulam – A New Product Resistant To Termites, Mold And Decay
Certified Environmental Preferable Products
The Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board Treated Wood Inspection And Certification Program
Wood Solutions To Sustainability Questions
Field Testing Of Wood Products In Canada XVII: High-Performance Profiled Wood Decking
Coating Efficiency In Reducing Preservative Leaching
Improving The Performance Of Transparent Coatings
Wood Protection Ralph Swan – Sherwin Williams
An Overview Of Updated CSA 080 Series
Opportunities and Challenges in the Development of Non-metallic wood Preservatives
CWPA Balance Sheet As at 2007/03/31
Commercialization Of Thermal Modification
American Wood Protection Association: What We Can Do For You
Challenges In Treating Canadian Species
Performance Of Impralit-Kds New Preservative, New Chemistry
North American North Wood Pole Council Wood Council
Corrosion Performance Of Galvanized Articles In Contact With Pressure Treated Wood
Wolman® AG – Carbon Based Wood Preservative
Chemical Stain In Hardwoods & Control
Performance Of New Silver Based Wood Preservatives
The Canadian Wood Preservation Association
Mold Growth On Wood-Plastic Composites
Thermowood: Benefits Of High Temperature Kilns
Field Testing Of Wood Products In Canada XVI: Initiating Tests Of Naturally Durable Species
North American Wood Pole Council (NAWPC)
Tru-Core™ Infusion Treatment For Wood And Wood Composites
Possibilities And Pitfalls – The Future Of Wood Preservation
Furfurylation Of Wood Overview
Orangeshield Mold Protection Program
Issues with moisture movement in walls
Making Standards Work For People And Business
The Potential Of Biological Treatment To Improve Durability Of Composites
Use Of Bioaccessibility Testing In Human Health Risk Assessment Of CCA-Contaminated Soils
In vitro oral bioavailability testing in human health risk assessment of CCA CCA- contaminated soils