Wood Quality Resource Assessment

The quality of wood coming out of plantation forests is an important issue for industry in both Australia and New Zealand.

One of the main issues faced by log buyers and growers is segregation of the existing resource (stands, logs, outturn) to match quality with end uses.

The capability and award-winning research tools provided by Ensis improve the ability of forest owners in both countries to meet the growing challenges associated with managing the variable quality of forest resources.

Ensis is dedicated to helping growers and processors consistently achieve more predictable returns from their investments in forestry through the following research areas:

• Measuring wood and fibre quality.

• Resource evaluation - measuring and predicting the growth and quality of the resource for a wide range of sites, silviculture, age-classes, and genetic material.
• Material knowledge - gaining fundamental knowledge of wood and fibres.
• Technology development and improvement.
• Wood property assessment services.

Ensis'  Wood Quality Analytical Services offers a convenient, cost-effective analysis service for measuring commercially important wood and fibre properties. For more information - General Manager, Ensis Wood Quality