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Scion welcomes climate policy report
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 7:12 pm | Scion
Crown research institute Scion congratulates the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on his report Farms, forests and fossil fuels: The next great landscape transformation . Scion CEO Dr Julian Elder says the report’s proposal to take a ... More >>
Storing carbon in trees and products remains key
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 4:46 pm | Scion
Storing carbon in trees and products remains key to climate change response More >>
Studying the microplastics pollution of Auckland beaches
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 9:40 am | Scion
A Scion-led study is applying a New Zealand lens to the worldwide ecological impact of plastics by examining the extent of microplastics pollution of Auckland waterways and coastlines. More >>
Scion Annual Report showcases many successes
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 4:34 pm | Scion
Scion Annual Report showcases many successes Scion has issued its annual report for the 12 months ending 30 June 2018 presenting a successful year for the Rotorua-based Crown research institute. Recently appointed Chair Dr Helen Anderson says the Scion ... More >>
Energy from wood is good for New Zealand and the climate
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 2:37 pm | Scion
Bioenergy production using wood from locally grown and sustainably managed forests can provide one of the lowest carbon energy options for New Zealand. More >>
Scion launches innovation hub
Monday, 30 April 2018, 6:45 pm | Scion
Scion launched its plans to build an innovation hub in the centre of its Rotorua campus with the reveal of design concepts at a function today. More >>
NZ could forge a green transport fuels future
Monday, 26 February 2018, 4:36 pm | Scion
New Zealand could build a renewable low-carbon transport fuels industry - but only if the nation decides to act. More >>
Recycling tyres into the built environment
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 3:17 pm | Scion
Three Scion research projects to recycle waste tyres into useful products are making good progress with investment from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF). Around 5 million tyres are disposed of each year in New Zealand. Some 30 per cent ... More >>
Celebrating forests on International Day of Forests
Monday, 20 March 2017, 12:33 pm | Scion
Tomorrow is the International Day of Forests, a day celebrated annually on 21 March to recognise and promote the many benefits that forests bring to our lives. More >>
NZBIO award for new ‘green’ glue for wood products
Friday, 16 September 2016, 10:54 am | Scion
Scion’s environmentally-friendly bioadhesives technology was awarded Biotechnology of the Year at NZBIO’s annual conference yesterday. More >>
Pine pollen not to blame for hay fever
Friday, 2 September 2016, 12:37 pm | Scion
This time of the year pine pollen becomes a visible cover over puddles and ponds and commentators habitually blame pine trees for causing hay fever. However, pine pollen only affects a very small proportion of people with allergies. More >>
Fire research burns planned at Pukaki Downs Station
Monday, 19 October 2015, 11:54 am | Scion
Experimental burns on wilding conifers are being carried out by scientists from Scion and the University of Canterbury and supported by Canterbury rural firefighters, near Twizel this week. The burns were planned for April this year, but had to be ... More >>
Lone Pine trees dispatched to mark ANZAC centenary
Friday, 10 April 2015, 12:56 pm | Scion
Descendants of the Gallipoli Peninsula’s Lone Pine have left Scion for destinations around New Zealand for planting at events associated with ANZAC Day centenary commemorations. More >>
Aerial robotics add new dynamics to forestry
Tuesday, 31 March 2015, 4:30 pm | Scion
Aerial imagery, near infrared detection and aerial robotics sound like they belong in a military operation, however these advanced technologies are set to change the dynamics of forest management. More >>
Bright sparks help fight fires
Friday, 13 February 2015, 3:03 pm | Scion
The recent Onamalutu forest fire in Marlborough was brought under control by firefighters, aircraft and one scientist. Veronica Clifford from Scion’s Rural Fire Research Group, is an expert at predicting fire behaviour as well as being a rural volunteer ... More >>
Innovation stifled by High Court decision
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 12:57 pm | Scion
Crown Research Institute Scion says that the recent High Court decision concerning new plant breeding technologies demonstrates that the 15-year old legislation and regulations covering genetically modified organisms are seriously deficient. Scion ... More >>
Inaugural Māori Forestry Forum to explore key issues
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 9:36 am | Scion
Forestry investment, increasing knowledge and challenges in the industry are some of the key areas that will be addressed at this week’s ‘Mai i te ngahere oranga - Māori Forestry Forum’ in Rotorua. More >>
Scion announces positive result
Friday, 9 October 2009, 3:48 pm | Scion
Crown Research Institute Scion today announced a positive financial result for the company of $2.3 million net profit in line with the shareholding Minister’s expectations. More >>
Get Inside And Personal With A Termite
Monday, 16 March 2009, 2:26 pm | Scion
Ever wanted to literally walk through a termite's intestines? If so, then come along to Science in the Park on Saturday for Crown Research Institute Scion's community open day. More >>
B.Y.O. Bugs To Science In The Park
Monday, 9 March 2009, 11:12 am | Scion
Hunt through the garden, search the old shed and rummage under the house for unusual creepy crawlies and undetermined plants to bring along to Science in the Park at Scion on Saturday, March 21. More >>
