NRP 66 Resource Wood

​With a budget of CHF 18 million, the National Research Programme “Resource Wood“ (NRP 66) establishes basic scientific knowledge and practical methods for increasing the availability of wood as a resource and expanding its use. In this context, researchers are collaborating with industry to develop innovative technologies and services for the material, energetic and chemical use of wood with a view to establishing a sustainable material life-cycle management.

Facts & figures
Overall fundingCHF 18'000'000
​Period of research5 years
​​President of the Steering Committee​Martin Riediker
​Head of Knowledge transferThomas Bernhard, Infraconsult.ch, Berne
Programme co-ordinator​Barbara Flückiger Schwarzenbach, SNSF
Call for proposalsDecember 2010