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Proseed NZ |
Proseed are leading innovative research to develop improved durable eucalypt seed and propagated material for NZ forest growers. |
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Juken New Zealand Ltd |
Supporting tree breeding programmes to produce durable hardwood that will diversify plantations and enhance exports sales. |
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Marlborough Gold Honey |
Encouraging research on eucalypts that produce durable hardwood as well as pollen and nectar in times of seasonally short supply to support honey bee populations. |
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Marlborough Lines |
Ensuring a future supply of durable hardwood suitable for cross arms for their power transmission network. |
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Vineyard Timbers |
Supplying NZ growers with genetically improved planting stock able to produce naturally durable hardwood posts and supply of durable hardwood for high-value end uses. |
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Lakewood Products |
Manufacturing high-quality pruning tools used to promote quality timber production in eucalypts. |
Regional and District Councils |
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Bay of Plenty RC, Gisborne DC, Greater Wellington RC, Hawke’s Bay RC, Horizons RC, Marlborough DC |
Promoting durable eucalypts and supporting associated research and development as an option for sustainable land management and regional economic development, especially in dryland regions. |
Research and development funds |
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Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment – Specialty Wood Partnership |
Supporting the development of a high-value specialty wood products industry to underpin new value chains for exports of durable hardwood products. |
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Ministry for Primary Industries - Sustainable Farming Fund |
Supporting new systems for sustainable land management, especially in dryland regions, that will enhance regional resilience in face of climate change. |
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NZ Forest Growers Levy Trust and Future Forests Research |
Supporting diversification of the forest estate and initiatives to encourage new planting on marginal land. |
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AGMARDT |
AGMARDT promotes agri-innovation leading to business development. |
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Neil Barr Farm Forestry Foundation, NZ Farm Forestry Association |
Promoting alternative, versatile species to produce timbers for use on-farm or sale into high value markets. |
Research and management |
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University of Canterbury School of Forestry |
Opportunities for ground-breaking research in areas from breeding and genetics through site productivity and growth modelling to wood quality. |
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Marlborough Research Centre |
Regional development: the MRC has provided administrative and management support for the NZDFI since 2007. |