Bund Deutscher Holzwirte (BDH) (English: Association of German Wood Scientists) is a professional and alumni association for graduates of the German degree course for Holzwirtschaft (English: Wood Science), founded in 1950.
| Abbreviation | BDH |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1950 |
| Purpose | Professional association |
| Location | |
Region served | Germany |
Chairman | Malte Jörn Krafft |
| Website | www.holzwirte.com |
History
editThe BDH was founded on 22 July 1950 in Hamburg (Germany) by graduates of the degree program for Holzwirtschaft.[1] This course of study was established in 1939 by the Reichsinstitut für ausländische und koloniale Forstwirtschaft (English: Reich Institute for Foreign and Colonial Forestry). As of 1946 the University of Hamburg continues the course.[2]
Purpose
editThe purpose of the BDH is 'to promote wood economy by exchanging professional experiences as well as maintaining personal contacts of the members, to support the professional development of the members and to inform about the degree program for Holzwirtschaft' (translated paragraph of the statutes).[3]
References
edit- ^ "Stiftung Holzwirtschaft" (in German). Archived from the original on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
- ^ Dirk Bavendamm (2014). "Franz Heske und die Gründung des „Reichsintitutes für ausländische und koloniale Forstwirtschaft in Schloss Reinbek, 1931 bis 1940/42"" (PDF) (in German). Archived from the original (PDF; 280 kB) on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
- ^ "Satzung des Bundes Deutscher Holzwirte" (in German). Archived from the original on 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-03-23.