The aim of the project is to build the EVA4.0 Centre for Excellence Research at FLD ČZ in Prague. Research will focus on important scientific problems of forestry and timber. The team will consist of: excellent scientists in the position of leader of the project and 3 scientific programmes; key scientists in positions leading 10 sub-programmes; supplemented by younger scientists, post-docs and doctoral students. We will provide a modern research infrastructure for the project, which will enable international projects to be obtained and the results published in high-quality periodicals. a.