Joint proceedings of the 10th Lake States Forest Tree Improvement Conference & 7th Central States Forest Tree Improvement Conference, September 22-24, 1971.

Abstract

Presents 12 papers concerning recent research in forest genetics, physiology, and allied fields. Species discussed include cottonwood, white spruce, jack pine, white pine, aspen, and others. Emphasizes the role of tree improvement in increasing wood-fiber production.

Titles contained within Joint proceedings of the 10th Lake States Forest Tree Improvement Conference & 7th Central States Forest Tree Improvement Conference, September 22-24, 1971.

• The future of fiber production in the north-central States
• Genetically improved conifers for the Lake States
• Genetic improvement of hardwood fiber production in the north-central region: potentials and breeding alternatives
• The future supply of coniferous timber for Lake States industry
• Tree breeding as a forest management supplement - economical, sociological, and ecological considerations
• Increased wood-fiber production: technology, economics, and ecology
• Informal group discussion
• Practical breeding of cottonwood in the north-central region
• Minimal approaches to genetic improvement of growth rates in white spruce
• Practical breeding programs for jack pine in the Lake States
• The western gulf forest tree improvement program, history and organization
• The New England Spruce-Fir Seed Orchard Program

Citation

USDA FS 1973. Joint proceedings of the 10th Lake States Forest Tree Improvement Conference & 7th Central States Forest Tree Improvement Conference, September 22-24, 1971. General Technical Report NC-3. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station