Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) will open a Call for Proposals for its Forestry Research Program on Monday, 6 January 2025. This program supports research, development, and extension (RD&E) activities that deliver measurable benefits to Australia’s commercial forest growers.
Research Priorities
FWPA is seeking innovative proposals aligned with its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, focusing on key RD&E priorities that reduce risk, loss and cost, and increase productivity. Specific industry priorities are identified in our grower RD&E investment plans:
- Climate Change
- Damage Agents
- Forest Operations & Supply Chain
- Impact of Fire
- Native Forest Silviculture
- Plantation Silviculture & Nutrition
- Tree Breeding & Genetic Improvement
Proposals addressing areas of research outside of the priority topics may be considered if there is demonstrated strong support from the forest-growing industry.
Application Process
The FWPA Forestry Research program uses a two-stage process:
- Submission of Concept Notes
- Submission of Full Project Proposals
Successful projects are expected to commence in the 2025/26 financial year.
Key Dates for Applicants
- Applications Open: Monday, 6 January 2025
- Concept Notes Due: Monday, 3 February 2025
- Full Proposals Due: Monday, 7 April 2025
Encouraging Collaboration
FWPA strongly encourages applicants to engage early with industry partners to ensure meaningful collaboration and alignment with industry needs. For more information visit the Forestry Research Program webpage or contact our R&D team via this link.
