Program 2026

8th International Draft Horse Competition

28/07 09:00 17:00

Competition organized by the European Committee of Working Horses and structured in 3 events : wood logging, hauling heavy timber, plowing, and transportation.

: CECT

Zone AN

Village Training & Careers - Demonstrations of digital tools

28/07 09:00 18:30

The Forestimator is a toolbox that compiles the results of various researches in order to facilitate their consultation and downloading by forest practitioners. This mapping tool enables visualization of information related to the description of forest stations, existing stands, and the suitability...

: ULiège Gembloux

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Careers - Recognition Game

28/07 09:00 18:30

Come learn, while having fun, to recognize horticultural seeds, plant branches, and wood essences at ISJ Carlsbourg.

: ISJ Carlsbourg

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Jobs - Educational demonstrations of logging and exploitation.

28/07 09:00 18:30

Demonstrations of felling and extraction will be carried out by forestry students under the supervision of their teacher. Work techniques will be presented using a forwarder, a tractor with a grapple, and a harvester. IPEA La Reid.

: IPEA Lqa

Village Training & Occupations - Wood sector job quiz

28/07 09:00 18:30

An interactive quiz will be offered to playfully raise awareness among visitors about the professions and opportunities in the sector. WoodWize.

: woodwize

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Occupations _ Climbing and Pruning Demonstrations

28/07 09:00 18:00

The tree climbers (Fritz, Pierre), accompanied by students from the FOREM and the school, will offer demonstrations of climbing and moving in the trees. An additional activity of ground rope throwing will be organized.

: IPEA La Reid

Zone O

Village Training & Professions - Forest research is underway

28/07 09:00 18:30

Come discover the latest advances in forest research as well as ongoing work through the presentation of a series of posters.

: ULiège Gembloux

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Trades - "Ready, Set, Wood"

28/07 09:00 18:30

Ready, Set, Wood is a free interactive virtual tour, specially designed for third-year high school students in the field of wood. During this digital discovery, students explore a virtual wood workshop and encounter different themes related to their future career in the industry.

: woodwize

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Trades - Discovering an app to better understand the forest and nature

28/07 09:00 18:30

Do you want to recognize bird songs? Share your naturalist observations? Or collect and modify geospatial data? Come discover a few apps that you won't be able to live without anymore. By the Higher Education College Condorcet.

: HE Condorcet

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Trades - Wood Trades Game

28/07 09:00 18:30

To participate and win this game, visitors will have to take part in the various activities offered by the education and training exhibitors by completing a puzzle course. A gift is up for grabs. *Courtesy of the Forem-Wallonie Wood Competence Center.

: wallonie bois

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village du Bois – Copo: The wood becomes energy

28/07 09:00 18:30

Dive into the backstage of the production of compressed wood briquettes. Discover how forestry by-products are transformed into a local, natural, and efficient energy thanks to the expertise of a family-owned business.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - Ardennes Massif: The deciduous reinvented

28/07 09:00 18:30

Discover how leafy essences are transformed into high-performance building materials. Follow the journey of wood, from its transformation to its use in the framework displayed at the Wood Village.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - La Source Micro Sawmill: Sawing live

28/07 09:00 18:30

Attend the deployment of a mobile sawmill and witness the cutting of a log in real time. A spectacular demonstration to understand how solid wood becomes the raw material for many projects.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - Local Wood: Walloon Know-How

28/07 09:00 18:30

Find Bois Local at the heart of the Village du Bois and meet the numerous member businesses of the brand. Demonstrations, exchanges, and creations will help you discover the richness of Walloon craftsmanship.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - The Shared Workbench: Create with your hands.

28/07 09:00 18:30

Get started with woodworking with Thomas and his team. Discover a collaborative workshop where appetizer boards, personalized coasters, and small wooden objects for children are made.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - University of Liège: Research in Action.

28/07 09:00 18:30

Discover how research is preparing the forests and materials of tomorrow. Researchers from Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech will present their work on hardwood species, climate, and innovations for construction.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - Wallonia Wood Sector: Your guide

28/07 09:00 18:30

Throughout Demo Forest, our team welcomes you to the Wood Village. Discover our actions, participate in our contest, and meet the professionals who bring the Walloon forest-wood industry to life.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - Zafi Cycles: The Reinvented Bike

28/07 09:00 18:30

What if wood revolutionized the bike? Discover bikes combining design, comfort, and performance, try a model and talk with Simon about the secrets of their production.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Alterwood: Assemble a framework

28/07 09:00 18:30

Take up the challenge of carpentry with the Alterbois team! Assemble a reciprocal frame yourself and discover, through a 3D immersion, all the design work that precedes construction.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Ancion Pruning: Climbing up the trees

28/07 09:00 18:30

Discover the profession of climbing-arborist through the inspiring journey of Laura Walckiers. Pruning, felling, reasoned trimming, and equipment: exchange with a passionate professional who proves that tree-related professions are accessible to everyone.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Friends of the Woods: From trunk to furniture

28/07 09:00 18:30

After being sawed by La Source Micro Sawmill, discover how the planks become benches, tables, and outdoor fixtures. A demonstration that showcases the craftsmanship of the wood artisans.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Hellow: Building differently

28/07 09:00 18:30

Discover the steps of building a timber frame structure, from cutting to assembly. Take advantage of this demonstration to interact with the Hellow team and explore a different way of designing housing.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Livinwood: Wood serving nature

28/07 09:00 18:30

Discover how wood can promote biodiversity. Perches for birds of prey, nest boxes, and insect hotels will come to life before your eyes, while Louis shares his passion for nature-friendly outdoor developments.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village – Warnier Sawmill: A passion that is passed down

28/07 09:00 18:30

At only 22 years old, Oscar Warnier takes over the family sawmill. Discover his journey, his profession as a sawyer, and the different steps that transform a tree into finished products through an exhibition and exchanges.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Exclusive training "Belgarde" on the equipment of the SILKY, OKATSUNE and GTM brands.

28/07 09:30 11:00

Training for Belgarde, Silky, and Okatsune equipment sellers. Sales pitch, specificities of cutting tools, and familiarization with new products.

: Belgarde

Stand L6

Village Training & Careers

28/07 09:30 18:00

Demonstrations of felling and extraction will be performed by Yvan Jacqmin and his students. The work techniques will be presented using a forwarder, a tractor with grapple and a harvester.

: IPEA La Reid

Zone O

Innovation Journey

28/07 10:00 12:00

Commented circuit presenting innovations selected by the "innovation" expert committee. It can be hardware, equipment, a product or a technique.

: Libramont Coopéralia

Départ Espace causeries - Zone G

Official inauguration

28/07 10:00 11:00

Inaugural conference followed by speeches from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, the President of Libramont Coopéralia and the President of the Forest-Wood Circle.

: Libramont Coopéralia

Espace causeries - Zone G

Educational demonstrations of logging

28/07 11:00 12:30

3 aspects of logging will be presented: safety and chainsaw, ground cutting, felling.

: C.I.M.E. Formation

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Exclusive "Belgarde" training on equipment from the SILKY, OKATSUNE and GTM brands.

28/07 11:00 12:30

Advanced technical session on GTM machines - presentation of 2 major innovations.

: Belgarde

Stand L6

Stop the bleed

28/07 12:30 13:00

Demonstration and Introduction to first aid in the forest

: C.I.M.E. Formation

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Educational demonstrations of logging.

28/07 14:00 15:30

3 aspects of logging will be presented: safety and chainsaw use, ground cutting, felling.

: C.I.M.E. Formation

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Innovation trail

28/07 14:00 16:00

Commented tour presenting the innovations selected by the "innovation" expert committee. It may involve hardware, equipment, a product, or technique.

: Libramont Coopéralia

Départ Espace causeries - Zone G

Presentation of the Forestimator application

28/07 14:00 14:30

Forestimator is a web portal for mapping forest stations and stands, presented by Gembloux Agro Bio-Tech.

: Gembloux Agro Bio-Tech

Espace causeries - Zone G

Common Agricultural Policy: a lever for our Walloon forest

28/07 15:00 15:30

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) supports the forestry and wood sector in Wallonia and Europe. How and why is it so important to maintain this support in the next CAP programming?, by Catherine Richard - Wallonia CAP Network

: Réseau wallon PAC

Espace causeries - Zone G

Stop the bleed

28/07 15:30 16:00

Demonstration and Introduction to First Aid in the Forest

: C.I.M.E. Formation

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Presentation of the PanoraBois 2026

28/07 16:00 16:30

Every two years, the PanoraBois provides, in numbers and diagrams, a new overview of the socio-economic situation of the timber sector in Wallonia.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Espace causeries - Zone G

Eighth International Draft Horse Competition.

28/07 17:30 18:30

Awards ceremony

: CECT

Zone AN

Centennial Forestry Excellence Evening

28/07 18:30 22:00

Celebration of the Centenary of Libramont Cooperalia and the anniversaries of the year under the theme of Innovation. *Reception reserved for the actors of the Forestry-Wood Sector.

: Libramont Coopéralia

Restaurant Fines herbes - Zone J

Breakfast of the agents of the Nature & Forest Department of the Walloon Public Service

29/07 09:00 10:30

Friendly meeting of the agents in the presence of the Minister of Forests and the General Director of the Walloon Administration.

: SPW

Restaurant Fines herbes - Zone J

Demonstrations and initiation of driving to the guides of a working horse.

29/07 09:00 17:30

Driving with guides is used for transport work. Initiation accessible to all.

: CECT

Zone AN

Demonstrations and initiation of plowing with horses.

29/07 09:00 17:30

Accessible initiation for everybody

: CECT

Zone AN

Démonstrations of large wood logging

29/07 09:00 17:30

Demonstrations of skidding with horses while respecting the soil and existing vegetation according to 3 techniques: with 1 horse, with 2 horses, and with a tricycle.

: CECT

Zone AN

Introduction to the public of leading a horse on a lead rope.

29/07 09:00 17:30

The "conduite au cordeau" is a technique of horse riding typical of our region. This initiation is open to everyone.

: CECT

Zone AN

Village Training & Careers - Demonstrations of digital tools

29/07 09:00 18:30

The Forestimator is a toolbox that compiles the results of various researches in order to facilitate their consultation and downloading by forest practitioners. This mapping tool enables visualization of information related to the description of forest stations, existing stands, and the suitability...

: ULiège Gembloux

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Careers - Recognition Game

29/07 09:00 18:30

Come learn, while having fun, to recognize horticultural seeds, plant branches, and wood essences at ISJ Carlsbourg.

: ISJ Carlsbourg

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Occupations - Wood sector job quiz

29/07 09:00 18:30

An interactive quiz will be offered to playfully raise awareness among visitors about the professions and opportunities in the sector. WoodWize.

: woodwize

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Occupations _ Climbing and Pruning Demonstrations

29/07 09:00 18:00

The tree climbers (Fritz, Pierre), accompanied by students from the FOREM and the school, will offer demonstrations of climbing and moving in the trees. An additional activity of ground rope throwing will be organized.

: IPEA La Reid

Zone O

Village Training & Professions - Forest research is underway

29/07 09:00 18:30

Come discover the latest advances in forest research as well as ongoing work through the presentation of a series of posters.

: ULiège Gembloux

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Trades - "Ready, Set, Wood"

29/07 09:00 18:30

Ready, Set, Wood is a free interactive virtual tour, specially designed for third-year high school students in the field of wood. During this digital discovery, students explore a virtual wood workshop and encounter different themes related to their future career in the industry.

: woodwize

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Trades - Discovering an app to better understand the forest and nature

29/07 09:00 18:30

Do you want to recognize bird songs? Share your naturalist observations? Or collect and modify geospatial data? Come discover a few apps that you won't be able to live without anymore. By the Higher Education College Condorcet.

: HE Condorcet

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village Training & Trades - Wood Trades Game

29/07 09:00 18:30

To participate and win this game, visitors will have to take part in the various activities offered by the education and training exhibitors by completing a puzzle course. A gift is up for grabs. *Courtesy of the Forem-Wallonie Wood Competence Center.

: wallonie bois

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Village du Bois – Copo: The wood becomes energy

29/07 09:00 18:30

Dive into the backstage of the production of compressed wood briquettes. Discover how forestry by-products are transformed into a local, natural, and efficient energy thanks to the expertise of a family-owned business.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - Ardennes Massif: The deciduous reinvented

29/07 09:00 18:30

Discover how leafy essences are transformed into high-performance building materials. Follow the journey of wood, from its transformation to its use in the framework displayed at the Wood Village.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - La Source Micro Sawmill: Sawing live

29/07 09:00 18:30

Attend the deployment of a mobile sawmill and witness the cutting of a log in real time. A spectacular demonstration to understand how solid wood becomes the raw material for many projects.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - Local Wood: Walloon Know-How

29/07 09:00 18:30

Find Bois Local at the heart of the Village du Bois and meet the numerous member businesses of the brand. Demonstrations, exchanges, and creations will help you discover the richness of Walloon craftsmanship.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - The Shared Workbench: Create with your hands.

29/07 09:00 18:30

Get started with woodworking with Thomas and his team. Discover a collaborative workshop where appetizer boards, personalized coasters, and small wooden objects for children are made.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - University of Liège: Research in Action.

29/07 09:00 18:30

Discover how research is preparing the forests and materials of tomorrow. Researchers from Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech will present their work on hardwood species, climate, and innovations for construction.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - Wallonia Wood Sector: Your guide

29/07 09:00 18:30

Throughout Demo Forest, our team welcomes you to the Wood Village. Discover our actions, participate in our contest, and meet the professionals who bring the Walloon forest-wood industry to life.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wood Village - Zafi Cycles: The Reinvented Bike

29/07 09:00 18:30

What if wood revolutionized the bike? Discover bikes combining design, comfort, and performance, try a model and talk with Simon about the secrets of their production.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Alterwood: Assemble a framework

29/07 09:00 18:30

Take up the challenge of carpentry with the Alterbois team! Assemble a reciprocal frame yourself and discover, through a 3D immersion, all the design work that precedes construction.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Ancion Pruning: Climbing up the trees

29/07 09:00 18:30

Discover the profession of climbing-arborist through the inspiring journey of Laura Walckiers. Pruning, felling, reasoned trimming, and equipment: exchange with a passionate professional who proves that tree-related professions are accessible to everyone.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Friends of the Woods: From trunk to furniture

29/07 09:00 18:30

After being sawed by La Source Micro Sawmill, discover how the planks become benches, tables, and outdoor fixtures. A demonstration that showcases the craftsmanship of the wood artisans.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Hellow: Building differently

29/07 09:00 18:30

Discover the steps of building a timber frame structure, from cutting to assembly. Take advantage of this demonstration to interact with the Hellow team and explore a different way of designing housing.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village - Livinwood: Wood serving nature

29/07 09:00 18:30

Discover how wood can promote biodiversity. Perches for birds of prey, nest boxes, and insect hotels will come to life before your eyes, while Louis shares his passion for nature-friendly outdoor developments.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Wooden Village – Warnier Sawmill: A passion that is passed down

29/07 09:00 18:30

At only 22 years old, Oscar Warnier takes over the family sawmill. Discover his journey, his profession as a sawyer, and the different steps that transform a tree into finished products through an exhibition and exchanges.

: Filière Bois Wallonie

Village Bois - Zone I

Exclusive "Belgarde" trainings on equipment from SILKY, OKATSUNE, and GTM brands.

29/07 09:30 11:00

Training for Belgarde, Silky, and Okatsune equipment sellers. Sales pitches, tool cutting specifics, and hands-on experience with new products.

: Belgarde

Stand L6

Village Training & Careers

29/07 09:30 18:00

Demonstrations of felling and extraction will be performed by Yvan Jacqmin and his students. The work techniques will be presented using a forwarder, a tractor with grapple and a harvester.

: IPEA La Reid

Zone O

Educational lumberjacking demonstrations

29/07 10:00 11:30

3 aspects of logging will be presented: safety and chainsaw operation, ground cutting, felling.

: C.I.M.E. Formation

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Innovation Journey

29/07 10:00 12:00

Commented circuit presenting innovations selected by the "innovation" expert committee. It can be hardware, equipment, a product or a technique.

: Libramont Coopéralia

Départ Espace causeries - Zone G

Birch silviculture

29/07 11:00 11:30

Presentation of the characteristics and research results on birch silviculture.

: Gembloux Agro Bio-Tech

Espace causeries - Zone G

Exclusive "Belgarde" training on equipment from the SILKY, OKATSUNE, and GTM brands.

29/07 11:00 12:30

In-depth technical session on GTM machines - presentation of 2 major innovations.

: Belgarde

Stand L6

Stop the bleed

29/07 11:30 12:00

Demonstration and Introduction to First Aid in the Forest

: C.I.M.E. Formation

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Educational demonstrations of logging

29/07 14:00 15:30

3 aspects of logging will be presented: safety and the chainsaw, cutting at ground level, felling.

: C.I.M.E. Formation

Village FORMATION - Zone H

Innovation trail

29/07 14:00 16:00

Commented tour presenting the innovations selected by the "innovation" expert committee. It may involve hardware, equipment, a product, or technique.

: Libramont Coopéralia

Départ Espace causeries - Zone G

State of the resinous resource in Wallonia.

29/07 14:00 14:30

Presentation of the current situation and future prospects of resinous resources in Wallonia.

: Gembloux Agro Bio-Tech

Espace causeries - Zone G

Drink from the Federation of Forest Agents

29/07 15:30 17:00

Friendly reception reserved for Forestry Agents

: Fédération des Agents des Forêts

Espace causeries - Zone G

Stop the bleed

29/07 15:30 16:00

Demonstration and Introduction to First Aid in the Forest

: C.I.M.E. Formation

Village FORMATION - Zone H