The Centre's organisational management team is based at Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand, but researchers and students funded by the Centre are distributed across New Zealand.

Bio-Protection Research Centre
PO Box 84
Lincoln University 7647
Canterbury
New Zealand
Ph: +64 3 325 3696
Fax: +64 3 325 3864

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Our mission

To champion novel bioprotection technologies for New Zealand's plant-based primary industries through world-class research and development, leading to:

• enhanced national biosecurity
• sustainable production systems
• wealth-creating technology
• protection of our unique, natural ecosystems

Our vision

To ensure excellence and relevance in bioprotection research and postgraduate studies.

Background

In 2003, the Bio-Protection Research Centre was established as a national Centre of Research Excellence, bringing together researchers from New Zealand's major bioprotection groups. We use the latest technologies and ecological theory to lead a shift away from pesticide control and towards fully sustainable ecosystems. The Centre incorporates one of the strongest bioprotection postgraduate training groups in the Southern Hemisphere and is closely linked to renowned overseas institutes, thereby benchmarking itself with the world's best scientists.