Theme: Preserve and multiply forest genetic resources

The 31^st Tree Seed Working Group workshop will be held on August 25, 2008.

Suggested topics for the conferences are:

1) Tree seed centres contribution to conservation of genetic diversity
2) Multiplication techniques (somatic embryogenesis, grafting etc.) for in-situ and ex-situ conservation
3) Improving the techniques for conservation of pollen and seed

These topics are not exclusive.

Participation at this workshop is open to all attendees at the 2008 IUFRO-CTIA Joint Conference.

Pre-conference field trip

On Sunday, August 24, the day before the TSWG workshop, we offer a pre-conference field trip to the Tree Seed Center and nursery of Berthier, which will celebrate their 100^th anniversary in 2008. The tour will focus on :

• Tree Seed Center facilities
• Indoor larch seed orchard for the operational production of hybrid larch seeds
• 2^nd generation white spruce seed orchard (outdoor)
• Facilities for white spruce production from cuttings

This pre-conference field trip is included in the congress fees. Departure to Berthierville will be possible from Montréal and Québec on the morning of August 24.  The departure point will be confirmed later. Please indicate your preference in the registration form. Following the visit, everyone will be transported to Québec City by bus for the 31^st Workshop of the Tree Seed Working Group to be held on Monday, August 25, 2008.

For more information, contact Fabienne Colas

 

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