Exploring genetic variation and breeding better trees.
Our research aims to increase the quality of commercially grown species and to ensure that stock of the most appropriate genetic origin is used in forest establishment. We are utilising new methods in biotechnology to deliver the products of its tree breeding to the industry and an appreciation of underlying genetic structures to policy-makers.
The development of genetically modified (GM) trees is not an objective of the Forestry Commission.
Research
- Breeding and production of conifers
- Dormancy and cold hardiness in forest tree seedlings (COLDTREE)
- Genetic conservation
- Intra and interspecific geneflow in oaks (OAKFLOW)
- Selection and testing of conifers
Research programmes are led from the Centre for Forest Resources and Management.
Related topics
Steering group
- Improving Conifer Timber Quality Steering Group
Provides strategic direction and a two-way flow of information between industry and researchers in order to improve the competitiveness of British grown conifers.
Publications
Contact
For further information contact:
Dr Steve Lee
Centre for Forest Resources and Management
Forest Research
Northern Research Station
Roslin
Midlothian EH25 9SY
Tel: 0131 445 2176
Fax: 0131 445 5124
Email: steve.lee@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Other research themes
Science & technical disciplines
Research
EU and OECD research
