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The Marcus Wallenberg Prize 

The 2008 Marcus Wallenberg Prize winners Professor Bjarne Holmbom and Mr. Christer Eckerman, Åbo Akademi University, Åbo, Finland. The 2008 Marcus Wallenberg Prize winners Professor Bjarne Holmbom and Mr. Christer Eckerman, Åbo Akademi University, Åbo, Finland.

Focused on Sustainability

Sustainability of renewable resources is the main focus and the Prize recognizes efficiency improvements, cost improvements, the opening of new markets and the underlying research.

The Purpose

The purpose of the Prize is to recognize, encourage and stimulate pathbreaking scientific achievements which contribute significantly to broadening knowledge and to technical development within the fields of importance to forestry and forest industries.

The Prize is awarded to individuals or groups normally of 2-4. Every year up to 500 organizations around the world are invited to nominate candidates for the Prize.

Examples of fields of importance to forestry and forest industries:

  • Forestry: genetics, systematics and tree breeding; silviculture and agroforestry; forest ecology and tree physiology; biometrics, computing and remote sensing; forest management, forest protection and forestry operations.

  • Forest Products Industries: forest products including wood and wood processing; papermaking fibres; paper and paper board and processes for their manufacture; the recycling of forest products and innovations to improve their use and environmental performance.


  • News

    Apr 18, 2008

    Announcement 2008 Marcus Wallenberg Prize
    The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation proudly announces that the 2008 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Prof. Bjarne Holmbom and Mr. Christer Eckerman.

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    Last updated: April 18, 2008