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Causes: Environment, Forest Conservation
Mission: The mission of the institute of forest biotechnology is to work for societal, ecological, and economic benefits from appropriate uses of biotechnology in forestry worldwide. The institute will serve its mission through development of scientific research, public education, public policy and community building.
Programs: Forest health program: is a collaborative effort to advance the country's understanding and role of biotechnology to address some of today's most pressing forest health challenges.
responsible use program: aims to develop global principles that guide responsible use of forest biotechnology.
pine genome program: is designed to unlock the secrets of the pine genome resulting in healthier forests, advanced biofuels, more carbon equestration, and better forest products.
forest fuels program: focuses on understanding the maximum sustainable potential of using trees for fuel.
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.