NRP 66 Resource Wood
With a budget of CHF 18 million, the National Research Programme “Resource Wood“ (NRP 66) establishes basic scientific knowledge and practical methods for increasing the availability of wood as a resource and expanding its use. In this context, researchers are collaborating with industry to develop innovative technologies and services for the material, energetic and chemical use of wood with a view to establishing a sustainable material life-cycle management.
Facts & figures
Overall funding
CHF 18'000'000
Period of research
5 years
President of the Steering Committee
Martin Riediker
Head of Knowledge transfer
Thomas Bernhard, Infraconsult.ch, Berne
Programme co-ordinator
Barbara Flückiger Schwarzenbach, SNSF
Call for proposals
December 2010