Our research
Forest Research Institute
Forest conservation research, making direct and meaningful contributions to the sustainability of our wooded landscapes.
The Institute is comprised of three Centres, Forest Industries Research Centre, Tropical Forests and People Research Centre and the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life.
Centre for Bioinnovation
Improving societal outcomes and supporting ecosystems through a focus on aquaculture, conservation and biodiversity.
Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
Collaborating with Pacific peoples to provide evidence-based solutions and sustainable pathways for the future.
Research spotlight
Re-forestation for people biodiversity and climate
The Tarsier Project is a large-scale reforestation project providing research to address key knowledge gaps on how to implement reforestation at scale with communities for socioeconomic and environmental benefits.
15 ways to reforest the planet: UniSC research
International scientists are calling for a ‘decade of global action’ to reforest the planet following the publication of a themed international journal led by researchers from UniSC.
New hope for endangered perch
Professor Elizur has taken part in world-first research project where hormone stimulant therapy technology has been applied to an endangered species in Australia.