Between 25th-29th September 2017, the 50th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) was held in Bra?ov, Romania. More than 170 participants from over 30 countries worldwide, including well-known researchers, young scientists, representatives of forest-based industries and noteworthy keynote speakers shared their views on key forestry sector challenges. A diversified range of topics including biomass for bioenergy, innovative technology and forestry mechanization, timber logging, forest road engineering, wood transport, ergonomics, work safety and wood supply chain optimization were the base for an intense and exciting 50th FORMEC Anniversary.
