Improved conifer timber quality through plant selection and silviculture

 

Wednesday, 11^th February 2009

What is the event?

This seminar will:

• Highlight key issues relating to the quality characteristics, utilisation and marketing of home-grown conifer timber
• Give an overview of the effect of choice of planting stock and silviculture on conifer timber quality
• Disseminate the most recent research findings relating to the choice of species, choice of provenance/progeny, nursery production and silviculture for improved timber quality.

Seminar programme, registration form and directions to venue ^(PDF-210K)

Who is the event suitable for?

Everyone involved in the planning and operational aspects of forest management, with a focus on softwood timber production. It will also be of interest to those involved in the nursery trade.

This seminar may provide 6 hours CPD for ICF members.

Where does the event take place?

Birnam Arts & Conference Centre
Station Road
Birnam
Dunkeld PH8 0DS

Venue details

Booking information

To reserve a place please complete and return the registration form (above). There is no charge for this event.

Contact

To register or for further details please contact:

Evelyn Hall
Forest Research
Northern Research Station
Roslin
Midlothian
EH25 9SY

Tel: 0130 445 6916
Email: evelyn.hall@forestry.gsi.gov.uk