An understanding of how micro-organisms cause chemical alternation to wood is essential for effective wood preservation. Investigation of the Microbial Breakdown of wood is a very dynamic research field and is increasing in importance as several biocides are being examined as alternativesw to classic wood preservatives. These biocides often do not possess broad spectrum activity. It is esential that the biocides are carefully examined and a good knowledge obtained of how and what they must protect. The aim of this Symposium is to attempt to present an update of research, presented by leaders in the field. The following presentations were held: 1) Intrduction/Overview - L.E. Leightley 2) Morphological observations of brown rot and white rot decay - K. Messner 3) Biochemical aspects or brown and white rot decay - T.L. Highley 4) Influence of variable lignin content on brown rot decay of wood - T. Nilson; G. Daniel 5) Soft rot decay - R.A. Eaton.

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