| COMPANY COUNTRY | USA |
| ECOLOGY |
ArborGen is preparing itself for a series of debates involving biotechnology safety. It is constructing the Forest Biotechnology Institute jointly with North Carolina State, with investment of US$ 3.2 billion; where discussions about benefits of genetic modified trees will be promoted |
| STATUS | The group awaits now regulation by USDA to initiate its activities according to site of "Technology Review" journal |
| TECHNOLOGY |
Group has the objective of producing & commercializing genetic modified trees. One of the Co.'s goals is eucalyptus modification for increas ed yield of cellulose pulp |
| UPDATE | 02.01 |
| ALLIANCE | With Genesis R&D (New Zealand) |
| COMPANY |
ArborGen (JV between Fletcher Challenge Forests; Interna tional Paper & Westvaco) |
| CONTACT | Hinchee Maud; Technology Chief (ArborGen) |
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