Wednesday, 04.06.2008: Opening Day

Scientific Congress
(congress tent at the DemoFair)

Field Demonstration
(Bus shuttle service from Demofair)

Forest Machinery and Innovations DemoFair

10:00 - 13:00
Work groups

  • Are we on the right track?
    Forest technology beyond 2008
    Partner: Inst. forstl. Arbeitswissenschaft, Göttingen
  • Sustainibility and forest technology:
    has the holy cow already been sacrificed?
    Partner: Inst. Forsttechnik, Tharandt
  • Lothar und Kyrill: lessons learned from the catastrophe?
    Partner: FVA Baden-Württemberg, Freiburg
  • Communication, Organisation, Technology:
    mobilisation success factors
    Partner: Inst. Forst- und Umweltpolitik, Freiburg
  • Fuel wood: turning a vision into reality
    Partner: Inst. Forstl. Arbeitswissenschaft, München
  • Slow bussiness in boom times: organisation of the wood supply chain
    Wertschöpfungskette Holz
    Partner: Inst. Forstbenutzung, Freiburg

15:00 - 18:00
Opening with plenary and opening speeches:

  • Arno Frühwald, BFH Hamburg
  • Eberhard Reckleben, Landesbetrieb Sachsen Anhalt
  • Wiek Peeters, Sapin; Belgien

from Thursday

08:30 - 18:00
The forest DemoFair: over
400 exhibitors from 18 countries
set in over 100 ha fields and forest:

  • Live harvesting and loggingdemonstrations in the windblow area
  • Comprehensive presentations: communal forest technology, transport, energy technology, navigational technology, communication and information technology
  • Marketplace research
  • information plattform: careers in forestry and timber
  • Innovation awards
  • Second hand machine market
  • KWF  DemoFair Guide: current index of exhibitors and goods

Special shows:

  • Windblow timber processing
  • BioEnergy Wood (KWF/DLG)
  • Tree climbing
  • Horse logging
  • Christmas tree production


Special programm
Stihl® Timbersports® Camp (Mi - Fr)
from 19.00
Opening Reception

Thursday, 05.06.2008: Forest Entrepreneur Day

Scientific Congress
(congress tent at the DemoFair)

Field Demonstration
(Bus shuttle service from Demofair)

KWF Forest Machinery and Innovations DemoFairForest Machinery and Innovations DemoFair

11.00 – 12.30
Forum for forest entrepreneurs
KWF/DFUV/ Inst.Arb.Wiss,FR

12.30 – 13.30
Presentation of the KWF Innovation Award

13.30 – 17.00
Market for forest entrpreneurs

08:30 - 18:00
Facts instead of advertisement

  • In-field technolgy presented by neutral experts
  • 25 complete chains of logging and processing in practice
  • Key topics:
    Timber harvesting incl. fuel wood production and windblow timber processing
    Reafforestation strategies
    Forest protection
    Site preparation
    Planting and sivicultural treatment
    Wood logistics
    Information technology
    Safety at forest work
    Environmental impact, certification
  • Comprehensive documentation in the KWF Meeting Guide including process evaluation, benefits and costs

08:30 - 18:00
The forest DemoFair: over
400 exhibitors from 18 countries
set in over 100 ha fields and forest:

  • Live harvesting and loggingdemonstrations in the windblow area
  • Comprehensive presentations: communal forest technology, transport, energy technology, navigational technology, communication and information technology
  • Marketplace research
  • information plattform: careers in forestry and timber
  • Innovation awards
  • Second hand machine market
  • KWF  DemoFair Guide: current index of exhibitors and goods

Special shows:

  • Windblow timber processing
  • BioEnergy Wood (KWF/DLG)
  • Tree climbing
  • Horse logging
  • Christmas tree production

Special programm
16.30 – 18.30
KWF Genreal Assemly (Members only)

Friday, 06.06.2008: Forest Worker Day

Scientific Congress
(congress tent at the DemoFair)

Field Demonstration
(Bus shuttle service from Demofair)

KWF Forest Machinery and Innovations DemoFairForest Machinery and Innovations DemoFair

11.00 – 12.30
Forum for forest workers

13.30 – 15.00
Forum Safety at work

08:30 - 18:00
Facts instead of advertisement

  • In-field technolgy presented by neutral experts
  • 25 complete chains of logging and processing in practice
  • Key topics:
    Timber harvesting incl. fuel wood production and windblow timber processing
    Reafforestation strategies
    Forest protection
    Site preparation
    Planting and sivicultural treatment
    Wood logistics
    Information technology
    Safety at forest work
    Environmental impact, certification
  • Comprehensive documentation in the KWF Meeting Guide including process evaluation, benefits and costs

08:30 - 18:00
The forest DemoFair: over
400 exhibitors from 18 countries
set in over 100 ha fields and forest:

  • Live harvesting and loggingdemonstrations in the windblow area
  • Comprehensive presentations: communal forest technology, transport, energy technology, navigational technology, communication and information technology
  • Marketplace research
  • information plattform: careers in forestry and timber
  • Innovation awards
  • Second hand machine market
  • KWF  DemoFair Guide: current index of exhibitors and goods

Special shows:

  • Windblow timber processing
  • BioEnergy Wood (KWF/DLG)
  • Tree climbing
  • Horse logging
  • Christmas tree production

Saturday, 07.06.2008: Forest Owner Day KWF/DLG

Scientific Congress
(congress tent at the DemoFair)

Field Demonstration
(Bus shuttle service from Demofair)

Forest Machinery and Innovations DemoFair

11.00 – 12.30
Forum for forest owners and BMVEL-Award

14.00 – 16.00
Key information for forest owners

08:30 - 18:00
Facts instead of advertisement

  • In-field technolgy presented by neutral experts
  • 25 complete chains of logging and processing in practice
  • Key topics:
    Timber harvesting incl. fuel wood production and windblow timber processing
    Reafforestation strategies
    Forest protection
    Site preparation
    Planting and sivicultural treatment
    Wood logistics
    Information technology
    Safety at forest work
    Environmental impact, certification
  • Comprehensive documentation in the KWF Meeting Guide including process evaluation, benefits and costs

08:30 - 18:00
The forest DemoFair: over
400 exhibitors from 18 countries
set in over 100 ha fields and forest:

  • Live harvesting and loggingdemonstrations in the windblow area
  • Comprehensive presentations: communal forest technology, transport, energy technology, navigational technology, communication and information technology
  • Marketplace research
  • information plattform: careers in forestry and timber
  • Innovation awards
  • Second hand machine market
  • KWF  DemoFair Guide: current index of exhibitors and goods

Special shows:

  • Windblow timber processing
  • BioEnergy Wood (KWF/DLG)
  • Tree climbing
  • Horse logging
  • Christmas tree production

Special program:
German and European Forwarder Championships
Stihl® Timbersports® Cup

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