Scion is a Crown Research Institute dedicated to improving the international competitiveness of the New Zealand forest industry and building a stronger biobased economy.

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Forest Biosecurity and Protection

Scion has embarked on a new direction in forest biosecurity research.

Read the latest FBP Annual Science Report here [PDF 6.5MB].

What's New

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    Media Release 2 Dec 2011

    Scion supports future scientist with Suffrage Scholarship

    Crown Research Institute Scion has awarded Rotorua Girls High School student Rachelle Gordon the 2011 Scion Suffrage Centennial Scholarship.

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    Media Release 16 November 2011

    Climbing the Redwood Giants

    A film screening in Rotorua's Redwood Forest will allow the public a bird’s eye view of the world’s tallest trees.

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    Media Release 3 October 2011

    Scion posts solid financial performance

    Crown Research Institute Scion today announced a solid financial result for the year ending 30 June 2011, posting a profit after tax of $1.8 million.

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    Media Release 20 Sept 2011

    Scion Connections

    We are delighted to introduce our new quarterly newsletter. You are invited to subscribe to Scion Connections and receive our latest news every three months in the post or direct to your inbox.
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    Media Release 15 Sept 2011

    Scion hosts 2nd annual bioplastics workshop

    Registrations are open for Scion’s bioplastics workshop to be held on Thursday 20 October in Rotorua. The programme covers the basics of, and the most recent advances in, bio-based plastics with presentations from Scion, the Australasian Bioplastics Association and the University of Queensland.

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