Friday, December 20, 2024
This year, the Södra Foundation for Research, Development and Education is granting a total of SEK 12.5 million to 11 different research projects. The research in the projects will pave the way for both tomorrow’s forestry and new climate-smart products, sustainable production and, eventually, jobs.
“The Södra Foundation for Research, Development and Education is a key component of a larger innovation system to promote research into both forestry and the forest industry for a green transition. By investing in research, we are building the foundation for a sustainable future where forests contribute both solutions to climate change and economic growth, while ensuring that forests remain an important resource for society,” said Henric Brage, Head of Innovation at Södra and member of the Södra Foundation for Research, Development and Education.
The selected projects span the fields of forestry, wood, pulp, and chemicals. Among them is a climate research initiative utilising a scientific radar monitoring station to study forest health, focusing on CO₂ and water dynamics in birch and pine forests. Another project investigates whether fertilizing fertile forest soils can enhance forest production, benefiting both forest estates and the industry while boosting carbon sequestration.
“We are delighted to be supporting these projects and are looking forward to the results and the knowledge that they will generate. At the same time, the Board would also like to thank those researchers who applied but were not granted funding, and ask them to return with new and exciting research proposals,” said Henric Brage.
A third project seeks to optimise the use of different grades of sawn wood in load-bearing structures and building systems, aiming to create higher value and maximise climate benefits. Additionally, a large-scale project on fossil-free forestry will examine various strategies to enable an efficient and sustainable transition across the forest value chain.
Due to the Södra Foundation for Research, Development and Education, progress has been made in a wide range of areas related to the bio-based economy, including new opportunities for fossil-free products.
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