The Science Team
The Science Team ensures rigorous science is applied to our tree breeding work and to the novel techniques being developed for testing wood quality.
Science Team Leader/Wood Scientist
Associate Professor Clemens Altaner, University of Canterbury School of Forestry
Productivity and Growth Modelling
Professor Euan Mason, University of Canterbury School of Forestry
Remote Sensing
Dr Vega Xu, University of Canterbury School of Forestry
Eucalypt Health
Associate Professor Steve Pawson, University of Canterbury School of Forestry
Tree Geneticist
Associate Professor Luis Apiolaza, University of Canterbury School of Forestry
Tree Breeder and Field Specialist
Ruth McConnochie, consultant
Propagation Specialist
Paul Schroeder, Proseed NZ
GIS and Geodatabase Specialist
Roger May, consultant
Science Communications
Harriet Palmer, consultant
The Science Team is supported by Shaf van Ballekom, Paul Millen and Kevan Buck (all Management Committee members).