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This course introduces students to the wood-based bioeconomy in New Zealand, focusing on the role of wood in sustainable product innovation, circular economy strategies, and emerging bio-based industries. It explores how wood can be processed, the range of products developed, and integrated into circular bioeconomy models to support climate goals and economic resilience
This course introduces students to the concept of a bioeconomy, focusing on how sustainable wood products can support climate goals. Students will learn how wood can be used in innovative ways to replace fossil-based materials, contribute to a circular economy, and reduce the environmental impact of industries such as construction. Wood product value chains, bio-based materials, green building, and national and global policies supporting sustainable resource use will be explored.
1. Understand the concepts of a wood-based bioeconomy and how it supports climate goals and economic resilience (EEI3, EEI5, CE3, GA2)2. Describe the processes for converting raw wood into sustainable products (EEI5, CE1, CE3)3. Describe the sustainable product innovation, circular economy strategies (EEI3, CE3, GA2, CE1)4. Identify key tools used in assessing the sustainability of wood-based products (EEI3, EEI4)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
For further information see School of Forestry Head of Department
Domestic fee $1,190.00
International fee $5,875.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Forestry .