BOSTER 2012

BOSTER, acronym of Bosco (forest) and Territorio (territory) is the biggest Italian outdoor event focused on the enhancement of forest resources and the sustainable management of the mountain territory. 
The trade show is developed long a visitors’ track that displays, throughout a 10 acres wide glade out at the woods, forestry machinery in live operations, all the products and services of the wood production chain, and demonstrations of forestry safety materials and techniques.

At BOSTER 2012 you will find:
machines and equipment for the pick up and first conversion of timber, in motion in their natural environment, explained throught tours guided by experts of the CNR Ivalsa Institute; 

boilers, stoves, chimneys and fireplaces to heat in a natural way;

other renewable energy systems used in the mountain territories (also off-grid): solar, PV, mini and micro wind and water power;

wood accessories for eco-building and interior design;

devices and accessories for forestry activities: measuring instruments, software, work clothing, protecting devices, fire fighting and safe-working equipment;

materials and techniques for the sustainable management of the mountain territory: fire prevention, hydro-geological risk, work at height, tree-climbing, biological engineering, river restoration;

certification systems for forest management and tracking systems for wooden products (chain of custody);

consulting services, professional updating courses, specialized media, research institutes;

typical products/services from the territory: tourist accommodation and activities, wood handicrafts, local food & wine.