R&DWorks Newsletter
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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 -
16.11.21: Rock on wood: Making fretboards out of plantation radiata pine
Wood and music-making have had a long history together! After all, some of the world’s oldest instruments are made from wood. And while musical instrument designs have changed over t... Read More -
16.11.21: No evidence timber harvesting exacerbated 2019/20 bushfires
There are many complex factors that cause and sustain bushfires, including sufficient dry fuel, an ignition source, and conducive weather conditions. The ignition source for most of ... Read More -
16.11.21: Seeing through the eyes of a sirex wood wasp
Native to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa, the sirex wood wasp was first detected as an invasive species in Tasmania in 1952 and was accidentally introduced to mainland Australia in 1... Read More -
16.11.21: Government considers plans for grower levy increase to support increased biosecurity research
The proposal outlines plans for a new RD&E levy component, an increased biosecurity levy component and a 20,000 m3 exemption threshold for growers. As part of this proposa... Read More -
16.11.21: Building collaborations between forestry and Australia’s primary industries, to inspire innovation
The AIA is focused on identifying, targeting and investing in collaborative strategies where individual investment is unlikely to be effective. Its remit differs from existin... Read More -
16.11.21: For the future of forestry: an impressive showcase of Australia’s increased investment in world-leading biosecurity research
150 speakers addressed more than 450 delegates during what proved to be Forestry Australia’s biggest ever conference, with more than 50 hours of exciting and thought-provoking conten... Read More -
16.11.21: Spotlight on The National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
From its base at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), the Centre’s team takes a national and international approach. Aside from the support of FWPA, other significant investing ... Read More -
16.11.21: Getting smart about manufacturing! The companies innovating and adapting for a changing industry
A commitment to new technologies for productivity and safety Manufacturing company Timberlink has continually optimised its processes and looked to future industry trends at its Bell ... Read More -
16.11.21: Research and technology helping communities and industry manage bushfires
Guidelines for salvaging in fire-impacted plantations The unprecedented bushfires of 2019/20 resulted in the destruction of many properties, a devastating impact on our wildlife... Read More
