Unleashing the power of forestry through science and technological innovation to meet current and future market needs of a strong biobased economy
Outcome area
Increase the value and productivity of New Zealand forestry, wood products, wood-derived and other biomaterial sectors
So, to maximise the value and productivity of New Zealand’s commercial forests, we work in close collaboration with the commercial forest growing and management sector;
To improve the competiveness of the solid wood processing industry, we work in partnership with innovative manufacturers and engineering companies; and
To expand opportunities for using wood fibres, biopolymers and biochemicals, we work with a wide range of high-value manufacturers, chemical and industrial biotechnology companies in existing and emerging industries.Increase the value and productivity of New Zealand forestry, wood products, wood-derived and other biomaterial sectors
Our wood-reinforced plastic is making inroads into automotive manufacturing – future opportunities for new industrial bioproducts from trees are huge.
