FWPA
Current Research
Report
This report presents the findings from a review of forest certification schemes in Australia. This review was conducted between November 2024 and February 2025, based principally on a desk…
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Purpose This project aimed to unlock investment in Australian forestry by integrating natural capital into financial and management systems. It developed tools to assess, monitor, and ma…
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Purpose This research aimed at providing guidance on best practices for managing timber’s moisture content (MC) throughout the Australian supply chain, during construction, and in servi…
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Purpose This research aimed at assessing the feasibility of creating models to predict wood volume and wood quality across Tasmania’s hardwood forests. These models would help forest grow…
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Purpose The project aimed to develop improved tools and methods for plantation managers to accurately measure and manage plantation water use and environmental assets such as wetlands, gr…
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Purpose The research aimed to improve forest management by applying advanced remote sensing technologies. It aimed to help plantation growers assess resources, monitor tree health and nu…
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Purpose Few tools currently exist to assist mill and yard managers in their day-to-day drying management decisions. This project aimed to develop and verify a timber drying technology and a…
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Purpose The project aimed at reducing discolouration in Tasmanian hardwood that limits its market appeal. Production-induced board discolouration, such as stain and sticker mark, occur…