Research centres
The Institute is comprised of three Centres. Each has an individual identity and research focus but they work collaboratively for greater impact.

Forest Industries Research Centre
The Forest Industries Research Centre (FIRC) is focused on the forestry value chain and the economic and environmental sustainability of forest industries.

Tropical Forests and People Research Centre
The Tropical Forests and People Research Centre brings together researchers interested in the interactions between people and tropical forests.

National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
The National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life: Putting Australia at the forefront of international best practice - a joint venture between UniSC, UQ, QDAFF and FWPA.
Research students
Research student opportunities in the Forest Research Institute
Contact Forest Research Institute
Contact details and researchers in the Forest Research Institute
Latest news

Insect DNA barcoding results delight UniSC entomologist
14 Nov 2022Insect DNA barcoding results to be released publicly today show exciting progress in the tri-state Insect Investigators project, coordinated across regional Queensland by a UniSC entomologist.