The September issue of Connect is out now, featuring the latest forestry news from the Bioeconomy Science Institute.

We share an app we’ve developed with Indufor to assess storm-related damage. We talk about our research project using black soldier fly larvae to improve human health and we showcase Biowave, a spin-out company launched in August to commercialise marine biofuel technology. Plus we delve into our wood waste research, which is helping build a more sustainable future for New Zealand.

We recognise Grace Villamor’s role as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Seventh Assessment Report and our 2025 KiwiNet finalists representing the forestry industry – François-Xavier Collard and Amanda Davies.

Ilze Pretorius and Simeon Smaill – two of our scientists doing innovative work in the forestry space – are featured in recent people profiles, and Michael Bartlett shares myrtle rust insights in our July research highlight.

We also share a Stuff story that showcases Rotorua’s science innovation, manufacturing, agriculture and forestry industries and growing tech sector – and our role in that.

Read the full issue here.

If you want to talk to any Bioeconomy Science Institute forestry experts about the stories in this newsletter or are interested in partnering with us on research, please contact enquiries@scionresearch.com

Future issues of Connect will continue to highlight the innovative work we’re doing to create resilient planted forests, productive timber industries and sustainable product solutions. To hear more about the Bioeconomy Science Institute’s work, check us out on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube.