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• Operational deployment of LiDAR derived information into softwood resource systems

  The project evaluated LiDAR based inventory solutions for softwood plantations in terms of information outcomes, technical feasibility and cost effectiveness.  The project demonstrated t... Read More

• Reducing the impact of recently introduced pest

  A new research project is seeking to understand the biology and ecology of a recently introduced pest known as giant pine scale on Pinus radiata, to quantify the impact on native ecosystems an... Read More

• Softwood sales down ninth successive month

  Annualised sales of domestically produced sawn softwood products declined for the ninth consecutive month in August 2019, slipping to 2.819 million m3, down 11.3% on the year-ended August 2018... Read More

• Validated softwood stiffness predictions using IML-Resistograph and eCambium (VNB459-1718)

  This project utilised the IML-RESI, a tool that works by using small-diameter drill technology, to quickly and cost effectively capture details of a tree’s wood variability and quality. The re... Read More

• Wood/water relationships during kiln drying and reconditioning of softwoods

  This project identified and characterized the bonding states of water in softwoods during kiln drying, subsequent high humidity and/or steam treatment and later stabilization or storage period... Read More