Research

HVP has a vision to improve our business through utilisation of new technology and innovation. We invest in an extensive research program to ensure our operations are science-based and reflecting current best practice.

HVP’s research model contains internal and external components. Our internal program consists of research directed by HVP stakeholders to meet company objectives. HVP also works extensively with other forest growers and external research partners to support collaborative industry-wide research efforts to meet industry objectives.

Operationalising research outcomes is a key objective of HVP’s research program. Our on-site trials and industry-directed collaborative research projects span portfolios including silviculture (site preparation, weed management, plantation nutrition), management of pests and disease, biodiversity and sustainability, and fire management among others. HVP has long valued supporting research into tree breeding programs to ensure ongoing gains in production, tree form and wood quality aligns our standing and future crops with end-user requirements.

HVP is committed to an ongoing research program that underpins our mission of managing the plantation estate in a safe and sustainable way to optimise the return for our investors whilst balancing the needs of our employees, customers and local communities.

There are 435 active trial sites across HVP’s estate. Our current research program focuses on tree selection and improvement, including climate change effects, the effective management and treatment for pest and diseases, improving plant establishment, survival and growth, including reducing chemical use for weed and disease management, and research into harvesting and wood quality.