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    Breeding ash trees for tolerance to ash dieback

     Forest Research have been engaged in efforts to improve tolerance of ash trees to ash dieback caused by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (previously known as ‘Chalara‘) since the disease was first recognised in Great Britain in 2012. Progress has been made under three main projects: Living Ash Project  Ash dieback mass screening trials  Testing a range of ash species for tolerance to ash dieback Across these three projects,...
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    Living Ash Project phase II (LAP2)

     LAP2 commenced in 2019 as an extention of the earlier Living Ash Project phase I. The objectives of LAP2 are to: Establish a National Archive of Tolerant Ash based on selections made in the Living Ash Project phase I and from Forest Research’s mass screening trials (Future Trees Trust) Intensively screen selected trees using...
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    Molecular detection of Phytophthoras in forest, woodland and urban garden environments

     A project entitled 'molecular detection of Phytophthoras in forest, woodland and urban garden environments' aims to; i) examine Phytophthora diversity in soil at forest, woodland and public garden sites in Scotland, ii) assess the feasibility of using Illumina metabarcoding technology combined with spore trapping for longer-term monitoring of aerial Phytophthora diseases, such as P. ramorum, and iii) to provide evidence to inform biosecurity and remediation policy aimed at limiting the introduction, spread and impact of Phytophthora diseases.
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    Improving stiffness in Sitka spruce

     The grading, and therefore the ultimate value of construction timber is governed by the mechanical properties of strength, density and stiffness. The majority of British spruce timber is graded as C16 but has density and strength characteristics which are usually high enough to achieve greater grades. The factor limiting a greater...
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    Delivering Resilient Forests

     Resilient forests are important if our trees are to cope better with changing environmental conditions and threats from pests and diseases. This page provides information on the publications produced as part of Forest Research's 'Delivering Resilient Forests' programme of research.
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    B4EST – adaptive breeding for productive, sustainable and resilient forests under climate change

     B4EST will offer new understanding about how adaptive forest breeding can be used to increase forest survival, health, resilience and productivity under climate change and natural disturbances, while maintaining genetic diversity and key ecological functions.
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    The first 50 years of Tree Breeding in Britain – Nomenclature and locations

     There have been a number of changes of nomenclature and location during the 50 years of tree improvement within the Forestry Commission and Forest Research: Bush Nursery, Roslin 1956-96 Newton Nursery, Elgin 1963-96 Fort Augustus 1971-77 Grizedale, Lake District 1951-71 Westonbirt Arboretum, Glos. 1965-88 Shobdon, Herefordshire 1985-96 Research branch name The Genetics Section of the Forestry Commission Research Division was established...
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    Sitka spruced

     A collaboration between Forest Research, Oxford University and Roslin Institute (University of Edinburgh) which will use DNA-marker technology to identify at a very early age those Sitka spruce trees which will have outstanding growth rate and timber quality when felled 30-years later
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    Mechanical properties of naturally-regenerated Sitka spruce

     An investigation into the wood properties and timber potential of naturally-regenerated Sitka spruce; whether left un-thinned or re-spaced to various stocking densities.
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    Tree biomechanics and environment

     Tree biomechanics and environment
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    Modelling tree and wood properties

     Modelling important tree and wood properties
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    Timber properties of home grown conifers and broadleaves

     Timber properties of home grown conifers and broadleaves
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    Merchantability of Noble fir, Norway spruce, western red cedar and western hemlock

     Quantification of volume and wood properties affecting timber production in four minor species in GB.
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    Shake defects in timber

     A review of known and suspected factors affecting the development of shake defects in native oaks. Produce guidance for growers and policy makers to enable an understanding of why the defect occurs, how to minimise risks in current stands, and how to avoid higher risk sites for new planting.
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    The breeding of conifer species

     Improving the economic value of conifer planting stock through breeding and selection.
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    Marker Aided Selection (MAS) in Sitka spruce

     Association of DNA-markers with field-based performance
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    Improving Conifer Timber Quality Steering Group

     Specialist group providing strategic direction and integration of purpose to the Forest Research programmes in conifer breeding and timber properties
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    Predicted gains from Sitka spruce seed orchards and parents of families (family mixtures)

     Identitity numbers and percentage gain figures from 1984 to 2004