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Scion is a New Zealand research institute providing innovative science and technology developments for the forestry, wood products and biomaterial sectors.
Rotorua, New Zealand
Joined December 2014
🎙️🌲Some indigenous forestry knowledge has been lost to time. In the next Branching Out episode, Greg Steward explores its history and evolution. 🎧 Full episode coming soon! #BranchingOut #Podcast #IndigenousForestry #Forestry #ScionResearch
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Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! At Scion, we celebrate #WomenInScience today and every day. We spoke to four of our talented scientists, who shared their advice for young women dreaming of a science career. See their answers below! #IDWGS2025
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RT @FlorianGraichen: Transforming Waste into Power: The Future of Sustainable Energy Storage. This review with contributions from @scion_re…
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It's not time for Bird of the Year yet, but cast your vote for the BUG of the Year! 🏆🪲 Dr Toni Withers, Senior Entomologist at Scion, is backing the Giraffe Weevil, crucial for nutrient cycling in New Zealand's ecosystems. Vote now:
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RT @FlorianGraichen: @scion_research supports Gene Tech Bill to Boost Innovation and Productivity! #biotechnology #bioeconomy
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Congratulations to Scion’s Dr Ilze Pretorius, a finalist for the Early Career Researcher category at the @science_nz awards! 🎉 Ilze’s work connects #atmosphericscience with forest #biosecurity and #wildfireresearch, helping protect Aotearoa from airborne pests and extreme wildfires. Hear more about her career and research below. 👇 #ScienceNZAwards #EarlyCareerResearcher
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🎧🌲 If indigenous forester Greg Steward could turn back time, he’d encourage people to really see the value in standing trees. Tune in below for our first teaser of Branching Out: Reflections on Indigenous Forestry—Episode 3: A Modern History of Indigenous Forestry—coming soon! #IndigenousForestry #Forestry #Podcast #Science
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🛥️ New research from the Marine Biosecurity Toolbox programme, led by Cawthron Institute and Scion, reveals key insights into recreational boaters' views on hull cleaning and marine #biosecurity concerns. Read findings for yourself, prepared for @MBIEgovtnz:
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#AnnualReport flashback: Scion researchers, Rotoiti 15 Trust & indigenous communities from Australia came together to tackle the pressing threat of myrtle rust & its impact on #biodiversity loss on both sides of the Tasman. Watch the video & learn more
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Today’s changes aim to maximise public investment in science, innovation, and technology. We’re working through the details and what they mean for Scion. Read our full statement: In the meantime, Scion remains firmly focused on scientific innovation.
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RT @NZBeefLamb: What is the real cost of facial eczema on your farm? Tell us and be in to win a $250 Greenlea meat voucher and help us info…
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🌱 Did you know? Our Short Rotation Forestry Bioenergy Handbook outlines the remarkable potential of short rotation forestry as a sustainable feedstock source for #bioenergy production. Learn more in this #AnnualReport flashback:
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The Countdown is On! 🌲This March, Scion will host the IUFRO 1.01.04 Conference in Rotorua, NZ. Join us to explore insights into forest regeneration for resilience, advancements in automation, and the future of precision forestry. 📅 Register now:
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🌿 New Field Guide: Identifying Pests & Diseases of NZ Native Plants 🌿 Created through Te Rātā Whakamaru, a Jobs for Nature programme, with Scion, Rotoiti 15 Trust, and @docgovtnz. Learn more & download the free booklet below!
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#Annualreport #flashback: Our teams are walking the talk, trying to be more environmentally responsible in our daily work life. The AR Environmental Performance section has more details. #environment #sustainability #science #technology #innovation #waste
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We're so excited to have Scion's interactive app E heke e Heka! feature in the new House of Science Te Ora o te Wao | Forest Health kit. These kits help inspire the next generation of scientists. Read more: #education #myrtlerust #forestry #biodiversity
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New year new job? If you want to work for a company making a difference for forestry in NZ & the world, join us in 2025. We're looking for a Portfolio Leader, a Data Scientist & a wood process engineer to join us. Visit to find out if you could be a fit.
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RT @FlorianGraichen: @scion_research job opportunity! Data Scientist This is your opportunity to join our highly skilled Data and Geospa…
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