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Next Generation Resource Assessment and Forecasting for Australian Plantation Forestry
This project will provide a business and technical pathway for the Australian plantation forest industry to cooperatively invest in remote sensing and resource modelling technologies and systems to satisfy current and future needs.
18 Jun 2020 - 30 Jul 2022
Victoria, Australia
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Operational immersive visualisation and measurement of dense point cloud data in forest inventory
This project aims to provide Australian commercial forest growers and forest service providers with knowledge of and access to a virtual reality (VR)-based visualisation software application. This will enable 3D immersive remote assessments of individual trees using dense point cloud data. The project will integrate automated individual tree profiles using...
25 Jun 2020 - 29 Jul 2022
Victoria, Australia
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Development of fit for purpose silviculture linking plantation management and productivity to wood properties
This project will review the current knowledge on silviculture and growth rates that impact wood properties and the utility of softwood and hardwood logs to a processor. This will identify current knowledge and any gaps in the knowledge to guide further research.
1 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021
Victoria, Australia
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Incorporating genetics into forest valuation models - IRRPLAN
The project aims to recognise the contribution of improved genetics in plantations at the time of establishment by estimating expected future values of key physical traits on a site and stand specific basis. Tree improvement programs have been successful in breeding trees with enhanced physical traits being growth, form, wood...
19 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2021
Victoria, Australia
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Tools, systems and enabling genetic technologies for pines and eucalypts
Practical tools and systems will be developed to enable outputs of genomics research and tree improvement to be integrated and used routinely in tree breeding and deployment operations. National databases for data, pedigree, genomic information and genomically enhanced genetic values will be supported.
29 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2022
Victoria, Australia
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Sirex biocontrol: cryptic nematode field strain prompts urgent review of program
The sirex woodwasp (Sirex noctilio) is an invasive species in many parts of the world, including Australia, where it has become a significant economic pest of pine trees. Pinus radiata is Australia’s most valuable softwood resource, but it is extremely susceptible to mortality from sirex woodwasp. This project will review...
18 Jun 2020 - 15 Dec 2022
Victoria, Australia
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Development of a portfolio of alternative weed control strategies for use in plantations
Weed control is critical to productivity and financial viability of Australian forest plantations. A hierarchy of options is required to inform field trials and evidence-based responses to certification and social licence concerns. The response to this risk should include considerations of what alternative methods are available, potentially those already used...
31 Aug 2020 - 30 May 2021
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Biological Control of Giant Pine Scale in Australia
Giant pine scale (Marchalina hellenica) is a tiny scale insect that lives by sucking the sap of pine, fir and spruce trees. This project will assess the specialised biological control agent Neoleucopis and prepare an application to introduce the agent for long-term, sustainable management of giant pine scale in Australia.
1 Jun 2019 - 1 Sep 2023
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative
The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative supports cross-sectoral research development and extension to minimise the damaging consequences caused by biosecurity threats to Australian plant industries. This includes endemic and exotic pests, diseases and weeds that affect Australia’s plant industries, community and the environment.
7 Sep 2017 - 17 Jun 2021
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Plantation Forestry Biosecurity Plan Review
This project aims to work with forest stakeholders to review and update the Plantation Forest Biosecurity Plan. This strategic plan aims to inform and guide capacity-building forest biosecurity R&D and operational activities to ensure Australia’s freedom from exotic forest pests.
20 Jun 2019 - 15 Dec 2023
Victoria, Australia