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 funding | CHF 18'000'000 |
| Period of research | 5 years |
| President of the Steering Committee | Martin Riediker |
| Head of Knowledge transfer | Thomas Bernhard, Infraconsult.ch, Berne |
| Programme co-ordinator | Barbara Flückiger Schwarzenbach, SNSF |
| Call for proposals | December 2010 |