Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have shown they can control the properties of lab-grown plant material, which could enable the production of wood products with…

During the most recent episode of FWPA’s WoodChat podcast series (Episode 27 available here), which focused on various work happening across Australia with the goal of mitigating the impac…

A one-of-a-kind large-scale pine treatability research project is looking at how to support the most effective treatment and production of the highest quality and most durable pine in Aust…

This year a number of important events are headed for our shores. It speaks volumes about how well regarded Australian forestry research and development is on the global stage and is testamen…

Pinus radiata is Australia’s most valuable softwood resource and extremely susceptible to mortality from pest Sirex – a wood wasp known to attack pine trees, and the most serious invasive so…

In 2017, FWPA-supported research led to the development of the ProFert for Pine tool, which was designed to improve the capacity of softwood growers to effectively predict the success of var…

The Australian Government has launched a new approach for all Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) to better engage with stakeholders, capture insights, identify the most promis…

Optimising productivity and profitability through informed choices is the focus of a range of research projects around Australia to support hardwood plantations. Optimising productivi…