Research
At Bumbu Campus, research is a cornerstone of academic excellence. Our staff and students engage in innovative studies that address local and national challenges, contribute to knowledge, and support sustainable development. This page highlights the campus’s research projects, publications, and contributions to advancing science, technology, and society.
Research Publication
Papua New Guinea has abundant natural forest resources. More than 60% of the total land mass is forested and owned by customary landowners.
The PNG Government emphasize to utilize its forest resources to generate additional opportunities for economic growth, employment and increase valued added processing of harvested logs. The PNG Development strategic plan 2010-2030 has a target to increase the level of domestic processing of log harvested from 20% to 80% by 2030.
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00107-020-01495-z
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338905219_Planing_characteristics_of_Papua_New_Guinea_timber_species
- https://www.academia.edu/84734504/Planing_characteristics_of_Papua_New_Guinea_timber_species
- https://minerva-access.unimelb.edu.au/items/2351de53-4687-5269-b1b6-ce146a22aaa9
- http://www.pip.com.pg/projects/current-projects/31-enhancing-value-added-wood-processing-in-papua-new-guinea.html