The New Zealand Dryland Forests Initiative (NZDFI) is a commercially-oriented research and development project. It aims to develop genetically improved planting stock and management systems for ground-durable eucalypt species suited to New Zealand’s dryland regions.

Latest Project Update out now!

The NZDFI's latest Project Update is out now, covering the period January-June 2020. As ever, there has been a lot going on!

The big news is confirmation of our One Billion Trees Partnership grant which will support Proseed's propagation team in accelerating the production of elite planting stock.

We have two new team members, one award winner, and some great research updates from our postgraduates.

Also updates on work on posts - a key potential market for durable timbers, and news of an initiative to boost the alternative timbers and small-scale sawmilling sectors.

Read the full newsletter here.

For more information, contact Paul Millen, NZDFI Project Manager – p.millen@xtra.co.nz