How effective are tree improvement programs in the 50 states?

Christopher D. Risbrudt; Stephen E. McDonald

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-276

Treesearch

How effective are tree improvement programs in the 50 states?

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Christopher D. Risbrudt, Stephen E. McDonald

Year:

1986

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-276

Source:

Research Paper NC-276. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

All 50 states were surveyed to determine the extent of their activities in producing genetically improved trees for timber production. Describes the funds expended, the species being improved, and the use of State and Private Forestry funds provided for genetic improvement. Projects future timber volumes attributable to genetic improvement, and estimates benefit cost ratios.

Keywords

benefit-cost analysis, genetic improvement, timber production, tree improvement, forest productivity, timber yields, nonindustrial private forestry

Citation

Risbrudt, Christopher D.; McDonald, Stephen E. 1986. How effective are tree improvement programs in the 50 states?. Research Paper NC-276. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station