The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing. The rate of build-up of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere can be reduced by taking advantage of the fact that atmospheric CO2 can accumulate as carbon in vegetation and soils in terrestrial ecosystems. Using wood reduces the carbon footprint in two key ways – through carbon storage and avoided greenhouse gas emissions, because as trees grow, they absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, release the oxygen (O2), and incorporate the carbon into their wood, leaves or needles, roots and surrounding soil. That is why the understanding of wood and promoting its use among expert and non-expert public of all generations is very important. Here are presented several approaches to increase awareness of the public of all ages to learn about wood, its advantages and disadvantages, and promote its use in daily life. Teaching tools and workshops are presented and the approach it was taken to prepare them.

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