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Forestry research overview
CSIRO provides research activities from quantitative genetics, to precision plantation management, to smart paper and wood products of the future.

 

 Australian forest with pebbled creek bed running through the centre.
Exploring timber protection & paper products

CSIRO is developing technologies that add value to forest products, reduce production costs and decrease environmental impacts.

 Carpenter holding up a beam of laminated veneer lumber on a house construction site.
 
Forest Products
 
State-of-the-art MDF Pilot Plant

CSIRO has developed a state-of-the-art MDF pilot plant that accurately simulates industry practice, and is available to interested parties for research and development of new process technologies and products.

 CSIRO scientist standing at the top of a conveyor belt with wood chips moving towards him.
Forestry Management
 
Efficient forest assessments with ECHIDNA™

CSIRO scientists have developed a prototype forest measurement device named ECHIDNA ™ to help managers run their forestry operations more efficiently.

 ECHINDA™ on the forest floor covered with snow.
 

National Research Flagships

Find out about the Flagship Program