French Guiana, by its belonging to the Amazon region and the Guiana shield, has very specific environmental and social characteristics in the French regional ensemble. In this context, it is thus necessary to find how to reconcile the economic development of the territory, the conservation of biodiversity and the recognition of local knowledge and practices. Bringing together multidisciplinary skills contributes to the discovery of original and applied solutions to local issues and challenges, based on local resources. The research projects presented here aim to develop more integrated approaches regarding the different scientific and technical issues related to endogenous natural resources, notably forest biomass and wood products, and their valorization in the Guianese socio-ecosystem. They exemplify the search for new perspectives based on the bio-refinery concept, through innovative uses of wood, new sustainable construction materials from ligno-cellulosic and plant resources, or functionalities of molecules from durable woods. The objective is to promote the sustainable development of innovative products, and to ensure an optimal diversification of forestry resources. In the longer term, they intend to contribute to the identification of new promising sectors to stimulate in the endogenous economy of French Guiana in the context of a circular economy.

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