FP Innovations: (Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada-FERIC; Paprican; Forintek)Contact Name Nathalie Guilbaut, Communications Manager Contact Details Western Canada Office Geographic Area of Interest BC / Canada Purpose Statement/ Mission Statement On January 25, 2007, 3 research institutes: FERIC, Paprican and Forintek merged into a new Single Institute named FPInnovations. FPInnovations will provide technical direction for the Canadian Forestry Service's newly created Fiber Centre. FERICs goal is to improve Canadian forest operations within a framework of sustainable development. Forinteck's mission is to develop scientific and technical knowledge, application and solutions that will enhance the ongoing competitiveness of the Canadian wood products sector. Paprican provides technology transfer and cost-competitive research. Program Orientation Knowledge and Dissemination of information Research / Forestry
|