Our Mission

“To expand sustainable, profitable, and inclusive wood processing based upon plantations in Laos and Australia — increasing household and national incomes while generating social and environmental benefits.”

Key Facts

Project Duration

2025-2030

Funding

ACIAR FST/2023/153

Managing Institution
Griffith University
Countries Involved

Laos & Australia

Research Activities

6 Thematic Areas

Expected Outcomes

Economic

Expanded wood processing volumes, increased profitability, more employment across the value chain, and greater national revenue for Laos.

Environmental

Expanded plantation area, increased carbon sequestration, and substitution of wood products for energy-intensive materials in construction.

Social

Improved gender equity across the supply chain, better OH&S practices, and greater inclusion of ethnic minority women in research and employment.

Institutional

A self-sustaining WTRC at NUoL providing testing, certification and training services to Lao and regional forest industries long-term.

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