CKPG News featured University of Northern British Columbia researcher, Dr. Matt Reid, and the innovative terahertz radiation research he is leading to improve quality control and reduce raw material input in oriented strand board (OSB) production. The Northern Development Initiative Trust provided UNBC $200,000 to purchase critical equipment to test the groundbreaking concept.

See the full news release on this project issued November 14th, 2008:  UNBC Terahertz Radiation Research in OSB Production Supported by Northern Development's Pine Beetle Recovery Account