Research and development are essential to ensure sustainability over the long term. To do so, we created Bioforest, a Center of excellence for research ito serve people. We conduct research and develop and apply the latest technologies at the center’s woodpulp and biotechnology labs and greenhouses, as well as the company’s forestland and industrial facilities.
Biocel
At Biocel we aim to optimize the production process of pulp, develop products and apply techonologies for the treattment and transformation of waste.
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Research Projects
We develop a wide range of scientific projects and initiatives to increase and improve our knowledge of the ecosystems we inhabit.
Knowledge of soils
Bioforest has studied the soils (at a geological level and regarding physical variables) that comprise our forestland, identifying, 13 different types. The use of a Sustainable Precision Silviculture method allows us to know exactly which plant will grow more appropiately in each area of our forestland.
Sanitary Protection
In 2006, Bioforest dentified the agent that was affecting the foliage of radiata pine in the Arauco Province. Damage was being caused by a fungus species that had never been found on trees. The company named this species (Phytophthora pinifolia, Durán). Bioforest uses biological control to manage pests.
Nanocellulose
In mid 2014, Bioforest was able to produce Nanocellulose at its lab, providing an opportunity for further research. Nanocellulose, which comes from pulp, is transparent, lightweight, and eight times more resistant than stainless steel.
Biotechnology Lab
Clones for the annual establishment of plantations are developed at this lab, through cell multiplication. To do so, cell copies are extracted from each seed, whose origin is known, and are sent to the site. Five years later, their performance is analyzed and the best trees are selected and mutliplied, increasing the production of plantations by 40%.
Captive breeding of Darwin's frog
Researchers from Bioforest, Universidad de Concepción, the Ministry of Environment and German experts are leading this project that aims to reintroduce this native specie into the Nahuelbuta National Park. This endangered species has been considered to be a true sensor of the ecosystems where it lives, In addition, it is famous for a strange form of brooding, termed Neomelia.