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Scion

Bay of Plenty, National, Tai Tokerau/Northland

$2,211,750

Total Approved

$2,211,750

Total Paid

6

Projects

100%

Paid Out

Projects (6)

Provincial Growth Fund

(6 projects)
ProjectAgencyRegionStatusApprovedPaid

Scion - Acceleration of Primary Production in Native Trees

This research project aims to boost the deployment of high-quality native trees to meet increasing future demand for seedlings. This project provides critical science research for native seedling propagation.

Forestry
Ministry for Primary IndustriesBay of PlentyComplete$676,250$676,250

Scion - Extending the planting season

Forestry
Ministry for Primary IndustriesNationalComplete$508,000$508,000

Totara Industry Pilot

The purpose of the Totara Industry Pilot was to test the economic and environmental viability of an industry based on naturally regenerating totara on private and Maori land in Northland. The 2-year project, driven by the Totara Industry Pilot Steering Group was funded by partners Scion, Northland Inc and Te Uru Rakau.

Training Skills / Employment
Ministry for Primary IndustriesTai Tokerau/NorthlandComplete$450,000$450,000

Scion - Towards native trees establishment success

Funding for research to address weed control options to improve the effectiveness of planting programmes.

Forestry
Ministry for Primary IndustriesNationalComplete$404,000$404,000

Scion - Remeasurement of selected enrichment/assisted reversion trials

Funding to re-start indigenous and mixed forest trials from the 1980s to provide information on optimal planting regimes.

Forestry
Ministry for Primary IndustriesNationalComplete$97,000$97,000

The Scion Innovation Hub - Te Whare Nui o Tuteata

Forestry
Ministry for Primary IndustriesBay of PlentyComplete$76,500$76,500