SCION

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Organization

Has full name New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited.
Has type of owner organization research institution
Has description Scion is a New Zealand Crown Research Institute (CRI) that specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors. Our purpose is to drive innovation and growth from these sectors to build economic value and contribute to beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand.

Scion is the leading CRI in the following areas: Sustainable forest management and tree improvement. Forestry biosecurity, risk management and mitigation. Wood processing, wood-related bioenergy, waste streams and other biomaterials. Forestry and forestry-based ecosystem services to inform land-use decision making.

Has country New Zealand
Has website http://www.scionresearch.com