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Forest heritage
EU-PoTaRCh COST action connects the past, present, and future of key non-timber forest products in Europe and beyond. Focusing on forest by-products like Potash, Tar, Resin, and Charcoal (PoTaRCh), it highlights their significance in traditional forest use and their role in industrial history. The project also explores related products like tannins and pitches, shedding light on their impact on European heritage.
Discover Traditional Forest Resources
Potash
A key component in fertilizers and historical production processes, essential in agriculture and chemical industries for centuries.
Tar
A natural product widely used, from wood preservation to shipbuilding, with deep roots in traditional industries.
Resin
A versatile substance valued for medicinal and industrial uses, employed in making medicines, varnishes, and incense.
Charcoal
Vital in early metallurgy and smelting, now mainly used in filtration and grilling.
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Call for PoTaRCh Workshop on Tar, Resin and Pitch, Selmberk Castle, Czech Republic, June 18-20, 2025
The next PoTaRCh workshop will be held in the living-history area at the Šelmberk Castle near the town of Mlada Vozice (Mladá Vožice), Czech Republic,June 18 – 20, 2025. The… read more
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2nd General Meeting and Conference
We’re pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2nd General Meeting and Conference of the COST Action EU-PoTaRCh, hosted by Poznań University of Life Sciences and the Archaeological Museum… read more
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Get Ready for General Meeting and Conference in Poznań
We warmly invite you to the Second General Meeting and Conference of COST Action 22155 EU-PoTaRCh, scheduled for March 19–21, 2025, in Poznań, Poland. read more
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Summary of the EU-PoTaRCh Hybrid Workshop in Ljubljana
We can say that we had a 2-day workshop on 29-30 January which involved all of them. The workshop was hosted by the Institute of Contemporary History, Ljubljana, Slovenia. read more
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