Waste 2 Gold : Deconstruction Technologies for Organic Waste Utilisation
NZ's organic wastes can be a valuable high volume source of energy, biomaterials and fertilisers. The TERAX technology developed in the Waste 2 Gold initiative utilises these resources. .
View ArticleThe ZESPRI Biospife
Scion is working with New Zealand kiwifruit producer ZESPRI® to replace their current petrochemical-based (conventional plastic) spife with an environmentally-friendly version.
View ArticleTe Maramatanga o Te Tipuranga
This panui (booklet) contains information on Scion's mahi (work) on the results of the field trial of genetically modified pine and spruce trees. 'Te Maramanga o Te Tipuranga' means ‘understanding’...
View ArticleTorrefaction: Technology for energy-dense wood fuels
After less than an hour of being treated at 200 to 300ºC in an oxygen-free environment, torrefied wood has a low moisture content, high energy density and can be easily crushed. It has the potential to...
View ArticleTERAX Hydrothermal Deconstruction
The TERAX hydrothermal deconstruction technology, which involves Crown Research Institute Scion and the Rotorua District Council, is testing a new approach to organic waste management.
View ArticleScion's Genetically Modified Tree Research
A factsheet about Scion’s genetic modification research history, Scion’s current research programme, and the global benefits. Also a list of GM research papers published by Scion scientists.
View ArticleGM tree research FAQs
Some frequently asked questions and answers about genetic modification research and Scion's field trials with radiata pine.
View ArticleTOGA: Titration and Off-Gas Analyser
The Scion-developed titration off-gas analyser (TOGA) helps measure and control process reactions such as those that occur in wastewater treatment systems.
View ArticleThe Scion Geospatial Team - Mapping Out NZ Forestry’s Future
At Scion, our Geospatial Team has a range of GIS skills and capability from spatial analysis, statistics through to modelling. These skills and capability are employed on a number of cross-disciplinary...
View ArticleClimate Change Info Sheet - Bioenergy from Forests
Biomass arising from planted forests represents one of New Zealand’s largest renewable resources. As long as a tree is planted for every one that is cut down, woody biomass offers an abundant source of...
View ArticleClimate Change Info Sheet - Carbon Forestry - the opportunity
Well-managed forests can deliver many benefits to growers and society generally; carbon capture is one of them. New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) enables growers of forests planted after...
View ArticleMaterials Processing & Chracterisation List
Scion's materials characterisation and processing equipment are available to commercial clients.
View ArticleNew Zealand Native Trees
The latest information about managing planted stands of native trees is available in the New Zealand Indigenous Tree Bulletin series. The focus of these bulletins is on growing for production as well...
View ArticleForests and Climate Change: Wind Damage
Forests and Climate Change: Wind Damage. Broken and uprooted trees caused by severe wind events can result in large value losses for forest growers. Extreme winds, including subtropical cyclones, are...
View ArticleForests and Climate Change: Pests Diseases and Weeds
Forests and Climate Change: Pests, Diseases and Weeds. The impact of pests, diseases and weeds cause significant economic losses in planted forests. These risks are expected to increase with climate...
View ArticleForests and Climate Change: High Intensity Rain
Forests and Climate Change: High Intensity Rain. Erosion and flooding caused by heavy rain can damage soils and create havoc downstream from sediment and debris flows. Intense rain events are predicted...
View ArticleForests and Climate Change: Fire Risk
Forests and Climate Change: Fire Risk. Many regions of New Zealand are expected to get warmer, drier and windier in the future. These changes will cause a significant increase in fire danger for some...
View ArticleTech Sheet: Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion is a series of processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. It is used for industrial or domestic purposes to reduce waste and/or to...
View ArticleTech Sheet: Combustion
Combustion of waste involves the total conversion of organic solids to oxidised end products, primarily carbon dioxide, water and ash. Combustion can be purely for waste reduction, an added benefit is...
View ArticleTech Sheet: Composting
Controlled aerobic decomposition/stabilisation of organic matter over a period of several months. The high temperatures required for effective composting (70°C) reduce pathogen levels in the final...
View ArticleTech Sheet: Sludge Dewatering
Sludge dewatering is an intermediate process that mechanically reduces the moisture content of sludge for subsequent processing. Dewatering lowers the volume and weight of solid wastes, reducing costs...
View ArticleTech Sheet: Sludge Drying
Sludge Drying generally involves the use of low grade (waste) heat, wind, air or solar energy to lower the moisture content of solid wastes. Solar drying in lagoons and drying beds is a low cost option...
View ArticleTech Sheet: Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting is the process of composting using compost worms to create a heterogeneous mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast. The material used for...
View ArticleVeritec: Analytical Chemistry Service
Veritec is Scion’s analytical chemistry laboratory specialising in forestry related samples and material testing. Veritec provides a variety of component level tests focused on soil, foliage, waste...
View ArticleCommercial Species - Eucalypts
Scion has been researching eucalypt species for over forty years, and developing breeding programmes and high quality seed for New Zealand forests.
View ArticleCommercial Species - Coast Redwood
Durable or semi-durable timber for external use can be produced from coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens). Good growth in New Zealand, coupled with restrictions on supply from native Californian...
View ArticleCommercial Species - Cypress
Cypress is a highly sought-after timber, nationally and internationally. From Scion’s breeding programme, hybrid cypress clones with high durability and disease resistance have been developed.
View ArticleIndigenous Species - Kauri
Indigenous species, such as kauri, can provide commercial and economic opportunities for landowners and forest growers seeking to diversify.
View ArticleIndigenous Species - Totara
Indigenous species could provide a viable alternative for landowners and forest growers where radiata pine is not the species of choice. Totara can be valuable as a timber, carbon sequestration and...
View ArticleIndigenous Species - Manuka and other species
Indigenous species can provide commercial and economic opportunities for landowners and forest growers in addition to timber resources.
View ArticleBiocontrol - Gum Leaf Skeletoniser
Scion is releasing the Australian parasitoid wasp Cotesia urabae in locations around New Zealand, as a biological control agent for the gum leaf skeletoniser (Uraba lugens). The caterpillar defoliates...
View ArticleBiocontrol - Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle
Scion wants to import the Tasmanian parasitoid wasp, Eadya paropsidis, into our containment facility to evaluate it as a biocontrol agent against the forestry pest Paropsis charybdis, or eucalyptus...
View ArticleHealthy Trees, Healthy Future - Phytophthora
Phytophthora is a genus of soil or airborne plant pathogens that pose major challenges to global biosecurity.
View ArticleUpdates in Wilding Conifer Management
Minimising the environmental impacts of wilding conifers in New Zealand.
View ArticleSpecies Preferences Checklist
A checklist of tree attributes designed to help forest growers choose the right tree species to meet their requirements.
View ArticleManaging Our Resources For Fresh Water Quality
Scion provides the science to support the sustainable use of New Zealand’s fresh water resources.
View ArticleUpdates in Weed Research
Minimising the environmental impacts of forest weeds in New Zealand.
View ArticleUpdates in Managing Red Needle Cast
Phosphite fungicides have the potential to be an effective treatment for controlling the disease red needle cast in radiata pine, which is caused by the microorganism Phytophthora pluvialis.
View ArticleHealthy Trees, Healthy Future - Red Needle Cast
Identifying resistance to Phytophthora diseases in radiata pine.
View ArticleHealthy Trees, Healthy Future - Understanding Kauri Dieback
Identifying resistance to Phytophthora diseases in kauri.
View ArticleBiodegradation & Compostability Testing
Scion has designed and built a test facility for measuring the composting of materials like bioplastics, paper and wood.
View ArticleGiant Willow Aphid in New Zealand
The giant willow aphid (GWA), Tuberolachnus salignus, was first recorded in New Zealand in 2013. Since then it has spread rapidly throughout the country.
View ArticlePine Pollen
Radiata pine forests in New Zealand produce large clouds of pollen every year. This pollen may cause concern for people who suffer from allergies.
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