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FWPA research: Transforming future softwood productivity through optimal site-specific silviculture
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Transforming future softwood productivity through optimal site-specific silviculture

The productivity of Australia’s softwood plantation estate, with current yields often less than rainfall limited potential, must be improved. Soundly calibrated process-based growth m…

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FWPA research: Integrating APSIM into resource management systems for estate wood flows and valuations that account for climate change
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Integrating APSIM into resource management systems for estate wood flows & valuations that account for climate change

Develop functionality in APSIM that provides input to YTGen for generating yield tables suitable for input to Woodstock. Alternatives to the YTGen-Woodstock combination can also be consi…

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FWPA research: Intelligent image-based hazard identification system for worker safety in forestry operations
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Intelligent image-based hazard identification system for worker safety in forestry operations

A proof-of-concept project “NIF083-1819” has identified the parameter requirements for hazard monitoring in forestry operations against readily available sensor systems. The previou…

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FWPA research: Development & validation of rapid, sensitive, & specific infield isothermal molecular diagnostic assays for endemic forestry pathogens in Australia
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Development & validation of rapid, sensitive, & specific infield isothermal molecular diagnostic assays for endemic forestry pathogens in Australia

Australia’s unique native and commercial forests are of immense significance and value. However, Australia’s forests are under increasing threats from exotic and endemic pathogens. Our…

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FWPA research: Cost/benefit analysis of the fire risk mitigation & nutrient impacts of treating pine thinning residues
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Cost/benefit analysis of the fire risk mitigation & nutrient impacts of treating pine thinning residues

Pine thinning residues left in situ increase fire risk. The project will examine the cost/benefit of treating thinning residues in terms of fire risk mitigation and nutrient retention. Pro…

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FWPA research: Initial assessment of the potential for Australia’s plantation Eucalyptus globulus resource in solid wood products for domestic markets
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Initial assessment of the potential for Australia’s plantation Eucalyptus globulus resource in solid wood products for domestic markets

Fibre-managed plantation E. globulus is potentially a viable source of structural timber and engineered wood product (EWP) feedstock for the Australian market. Currently, there is minim…

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FWPA research: Improving sirex control using the new biocontrol nematode
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Improving sirex control using the new biocontrol nematode

Sirex wood wasp is a major pest of softwood plantations in Australia, with a combined impact of $35 million in outbreaks and management since it established. A long-established biocontrol p…

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