R&DWorks Newsletter
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19.04.22: How small trees and woody biomass could limit carbon emissions and curb wildfire
New research out of the University of California (UC) Berkley outlines how creating a market for smaller diameter trees and other forest biomass could support forest managers to reduce... Read More -
19.04.22: World-first book considers the benefits of ‘climate smart forestry’
Maximising the forest bioeconomy to support forestry’s vital role in mitigating and adapting to climate change can best be achieved by using ‘climate smart’ forestry tailored to local condit... Read More -
19.04.22: Too hot to handle: rising temperatures threaten Tasmanian eucalypts
Forest scientist Tim Wardlaw from the University of Tasmania warns that hotter temperatures in Tasmania could detrimentally impact eucalyptus trees to the point they would no longer absorb car... Read More -
19.04.22: Basalt research project with potential to benefit industry and environment
Dr Jiang’s project testing the feasibility of using powdered basalt to boost wood production in plantations saw him receive an Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES)... Read More -
19.04.22: Autonomous pruning: the future of forest management
The findings of a new report into the current state of autonomous pruning equipment, both in Australia and overseas, have given confidence to plantation managers around the future potential ... Read More -
19.04.22: Tick of approval extends Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
A mid-term review of the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life conducted by FWPA board members resulted in the extension of the centre’s activities for a further five years, wi... Read More -
19.04.22: Six new scholarships to support research priorities
Australian forest growers have identified new research priorities. These priorities are the impetus for the co-funding of six PhD research scholarships by FWPA forest grower members and the Un... Read More -
19.04.22: FWPA CEO Andrew Leighton committed to growth
Andrew Leighton shares his thoughts on research and development in the forestry industry and his vision for sustainability and growth. “I’ve been directly involved with research and developme... Read More -
19.04.22: Connect and collaborate with the agriculture sector on growAG
AgriFutures’ growAG. is an online platform that showcases Australian agricultural innovations, organisations, and research, investment and commercialisation opportunities online in one ea... Read More -
16.11.21: Call outs for co-funding and RD&E proposals
Round two of applications NIFPI Gippsland Centre project call opened — application for co-funding is available The second round of applications to the National Institute for Forest Products... Read More
