South + Central Queensland

Project Expression of Interest

How to Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

The South + Central Queensland Regional Forestry Hub is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from individuals
and organisations interests in assisting Hub members delivering the research projects below.

Questions related to EOI's should be sent to South & Central Queensland Regional Forestry Hub Manager k.fullarton@seqfh.com.au

Native Forest Management

EOI closed - EOI’s have been received and assessed

Recognising the carbon value in native regrowth forests
- The project is scheduled to begin November 2022 and conclude 31 March 2023

Review of QDAF commercial assessment methods

Assessment of current safety practices in forest operations

Plantation Investment Models

EOI closed - EOI’s have been received and the University of Sunshine Coast has been engaged to deliver the project.

Cypress plantation feasibility scoping study

Skills & Training

EOI closed - EOI’s have been received and ForestWorks has been engaged to deliver the project.

Forestry training and education future skills assessment
- The project is scheduled to begin 26 September 2022 and conclude 9 December 2022

Manufacturing Competitiveness

EOI closed - EOI’s have been received and completed. See here for final reports

Adhesive research for softwood and hardwood engineered wood products

Evaluate the feasibility of new technologies and processes in timber and wood products industry to deliver a range of cost-competitive products

Evaluate the feasibility of using new harvesting technologies and processes in Queensland’s forestry operations

Bioenergy & Carbon

EOI closed - EOI’s have been received and completed. See here for final report.

Assessment of the volumes of wood biomass residues and their potential uses and markets