CWPA

ABOUT US

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

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.

membership benefits

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.

CWPA hosts an annual convention (typically in the Fall) in alternating Eastern and Western Canada locations. This two-day event invites internationally acclaimed speakers to present papers on topical aspects of wood preservation – such as environmental issues, and the latest advancements in preservatives and application technology.

  • Full Membership $175/year
  • Student Membership $25/year

STUDENT AWARD

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.

  1. The award is merit based and designed to inform the membership of ongoing research; it also allows young scientists to present their research at the annual CWPA conference, thereby meeting others in the field as well as potential employers.
  2. The award is open to members and non-members of CWPA.
  3. The award is meant for entry level researchers including graduate students, post doctoral fellows and other researchers within the first 3 years of full-time employment.
  4. The amount of the award is $1,000.
  5. One or more awards may be given at the discretion of the Awards Committee and the Board of Directors.
  6. There is no limit to the number of applications from an individual institution.
  7. The R.W. Stephens award can only be granted once to an individual.
  8. Successful applicants must present their research at the conference and prepare a paper for the conference proceedings and participate fully throughout the whole conference (the final condition may be waived in exceptional circumstances).
  9. The cost of conference registration, including scheduled conference meals, will be waived for successful applicants.
  10. Successful applicants will also be acknowledged at the annual meeting and presented with a certificate and awarded one year’s membership to the CWPA.
  11. R.W. Stephen’s award applications must be submitted to the CWPA by June 1, preceding the annual conference.
  12. Applicants will be informed of the results of the competition, normally by June 30. Successful applicants must confirm acceptance within two weeks of being informed of the decision.
  13. Applicants must provide the following information:
  • Name, address, email address, telephone number;
  • CV including educational background, professional experience and publications;
  • Draft manuscript including scientific and technical impact of the research

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”.

PROCEEDINGS

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2009 Proceedings TOC

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 AGM Minutes - 2009

CWPA 30th Annual Conference Attendees List

CWPA 30th Annual Conference Program

CWPA-By Laws

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

Field Testing Of Wood Preservatives XVIII Performance Of Borate-Treated Wood Against Subterranean Termites

Wood Preservation In The 2010’s

Investigation Of The Distribution Of Copper Ethanolamine Complexes In Alkaline Copper Quat (ACQ) Wood Preservative

Program_2009

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

CWPA Opening Address

Laboratory And Field Studies On The Efficacy Of Micronized Copper Azole (MCA) Preservative

20082007

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

CWPA AGM 28 - 2007

CWPA By Laws

North American North Wood Pole Council Wood Council

Corrosion Performance Of Galvanized Articles In Contact With Pressure Treated Wood

Financial 2007

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

The Use Of Postsaver ® Barrier Wraps To Increase Service Life Of Wood In Ground Contact: Including Implications For Canada

Field Testing Of Wood Products In Canada XVI: Initiating Tests Of Naturally Durable Species

CWPA Newsletter

Paper instructions

North American Wood Pole Council (NAWPC)

Performance of Impralit final

President-address

program-2007

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

sponsors poster

Issues with moisture movement in walls

Making Standards Work For People And Business

Wood Preservation Canada

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

Canada Wood Group