Forestry research

Forestry research is focussed on resource development and sustainability through innovative science-based outcomes.

Priority fields of research are those that add value to the planted forests, commercial services and native forests businesses of Forests NSW. Emphasis includes establishment, management and product quality of sustainable planted forests.

Research on the range of potential benefits to be derived from returning trees to the rural landscape is also an important objective. Benefits include: timber, sequestered carbon, bioenergy, enhanced biodiversity and salinity mitigation.

Key research

Key research regarding forestry is undertaken by the Forest Health Research Unit, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystems, and, within the Climate in Primary Industries Research Unit.

This unit is wholly located in NSW DPI's Forest Science Centre in the Cumberland State Forest, West Pennant Hills.

Climate change

Find out about the expected impact of climate change on forests.

Projects

These are examples of projects carried out by the Forest Resources Research Unit. Research findings are available.

Bat calls of NSW

A region-based identification guide to the search phase calls of insectivorous bats in NSW.

Flowering phenology

Flowering phenology represents a partial description of food availability for nectarivores...20 species of myrtaceous trees on the mid-north coast of New South Wales are described here...

Scientists

Find a list of Forest Health Research scientists

Find a list of Forest and Rangeland Ecosystems scientists

Research & Development reports

In previous years, State Forests of NSW Research and Development division - now NSW DPI Science and Research also produced a Research & Development Annual Report.

Special Purpose Permits for Research

The forests of New South Wales offer many opportunities to increase our understanding of natural ecosystems through scientific research.

Properly designed research projects which involve systematic investigation or survey of forests are a valuable source of knowledge. Forests NSW recognises the value of the contributions made by research workers to our knowledge of the forests. Incorporation of significant findings into forest management plans will help to maintain the full range of values present in our forests. External researchers are encouraged to undertake appropriately targeted research in State forests by application for a Special Purposes Permit.  

Forestry research is focussed on solutions through innovative science-based outcomes.

Forest NSW's research and development objectives are delivered through DPI Science and Research, as well as the Plantation and Tree Improvement units of Land Management and Technical Services (Forests NSW Division). These groups provide strategic research support to the organisation's operation and service branches.

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