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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.

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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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Second General Meeting and Conference March 19–21, 2025

We are delighted to announce that the Second General Meeting and Conference of COST Action 22155 EU-PoTaRCh will take place March 19–21, 2025, in Poznań, Poland. read more
EU-PoTaRCh at the Scientific Panel of Institute of History Belgrade

Aleksandra Fostikov presented on 14th November 2024, the work of our CA22155 – Network for forest by-products charcoal, resin, tar, potash (EU-PoTaRCh) read more
4th WEBINAR of COST Action EU-PoTaRCh

We would like to invite you to the 4th webinar. During the webinar two presenters: Aleksandra Fostikov and Alessio Mencarelli, will give presentations about their STSMs. read more
Short Term Scientific Mission Report Alessio Mencarelli

Alessio Mencarelli, a PhD student at the University of Padova, completed a Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) under the EU-PoTaRCh COST Action. read more