Our Mission
Key Facts
Project Duration
2025-2030
Funding
ACIAR FST/2023/153
Managing Institution
Griffith University
Countries Involved
Laos & Australia
Research Activities
6 Thematic Areas
Expected Outcomes
Economic
Expanded wood processing volumes, increased profitability, more employment across the value chain, and greater national revenue for Laos.
Environmental
Expanded plantation area, increased carbon sequestration, and substitution of wood products for energy-intensive materials in construction.
Social
Improved gender equity across the supply chain, better OH&S practices, and greater inclusion of ethnic minority women in research and employment.
Institutional
A self-sustaining WTRC at NUoL providing testing, certification and training services to Lao and regional forest industries long-term.





