We offer consultancy, technical advice, testing, pilot plant development and commercialisation of research plus specialist publications, databases and collections.
Scion offers a range of services for forestry, industrial manufacturing and advanced technology clients anywhere in New Zealand or overseas.
Our services include consultancy, research and development, testing, pilot plant development and commercialisation of research.
Talk to us about your requirements - we are happy to discuss tailoring our services to meet your needs.
Forest Health Diagnostics
Scion’s diagnostics team supports the early detection of new pests and pathogens on woody plants in New Zealand.
Analytical laboratory services
Scion’s analytical chemistry laboratory, located at the Rotorua campus, carries out testing on soil, foliage, wastewater, wood and wood preservatives.
Nursery
Our research nursery provides a range of specialist services and expertise to commercial forest growers.
Remote sensing
Scion’s advanced multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are a key tool in research associated with aerial data capture. There is huge potential for use of remote sensing technologies, both in research and in commercial forest management.
Databases and collections
Scion is home to databases and collections of national and international importance.
They are widely used to support diagnostic services, research, and the development of industry standards. We maintain these collections and databases to a high standard.
Pilot & testing facilities
Scion offers advanced equipment and specialised skills for analysing substances, supporting product development, trouble shooting and compliance with necessary standards. We work with manufacturers and product developers to improve processing systems and devise novel ways of using renewable materials
Kitmap
Find all of Scion's infrastructure and resources on Kitmap, a platform to optimise the use of New Zealand science and technology infrastructure.
