- Precision Silviculture Programme
The Precision Silviculture Programme (PSP) is a partnership between the Ministry for Primary Industries and the forest industry led by Forest Growers Research Ltd.
- Partners: MPI, Forest Growers Research, Forest Growers Levy Trust, 12 forest companies, and several forest nurseries and manufacturers.
- Programme start: 22 March 2022 and duration of 7 years.
- MPI funding over 7 years: $10,200,000.
- Industry funding over 7 years: $15,300,000.
Nursery: To deliver prototype units to overcome bottlenecks in tree nursery bare root and containerised production systems.
Planting: To deliver production-ready prototypes supporting mechanised planting, extending the planting season, and tools for increasing planting precision and reducing chemical use.
Pruning: To deliver prototype units that improve the safety and productivity of pruning operations in the forest while reducing costs.
Thinning: To develop equipment and techniques supporting cost effective mechanised thinning operations that reduce reliance on manual labour and create a safer working environment.
Data & Engagement: Maximise the opportunities from data collected through precision activities by implementing standards, good governance practices and unlocking the value of interconnected data. Engagement with Māori stakeholders to identify and co-design ways to maximise uptake of Programme outputs and learnings by Māori.
Precision Silviculture Programme News
Research delivering results across the forestry value chain
Recent reports from FGR’s Precision Silviculture Programme showcase innovation across the forestry value chain, from nursery propagation and seedling establishment through to silvicultural operations and
2026 Youth Micro Innovation Challenge Winners Announced
Two Outstanding Forestry Innovations Awarded $10,000 Development Funding After an impressive field of entries from across New Zealand’s forestry sector, we are excited to announce
Carol Rolando joins FGR as Portfolio Lead for Precision Silviculture
Forest Growers Research Ltd (FGR) is delighted to welcome Carol Rolando to the team as Portfolio Lead for the Precision Silviculture Partnership Programme, effective August
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