Pine Genetics and Studies Update Workshop

Individuals interested in reforestation of lands they manage or own are increasingly faced with more genetic options offered by nurseries that produce southern pine seedlings. Loblolly pine has the most options available for purchase followed by slash and longleaf pine, but advances are continually being made with the latter two species. Participants will leave the meeting with knowledge on how to compare seedling Performance Rating Sheets, seedling size and quality characteristics, and a basic understanding of the levels of seedlings genetics. Survival and growth results from several past and ongoing genetic trials will provide performance metrics of various levels of seedling genetics when growing side-by-side on the same or similar sites.

• Pine genetics background, performance rating sheets and considerations for seedling size and quality
• Survival and growth performance results from several loblolly and slash pine genetics trials

Upon completion of this meeting, a forest landowner or land manager will be able to make more informed decisions when selecting and purchasing loblolly, slash, and longleaf pine seedlings for reforestation efforts.

Foresters, land managers, forest landowners, industry representatives and others interested in artificially regenerating pine in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions.

 

2.0 Continuing Forestry Education (SAF CFE) hours - Category 1 (approved)

2.0 Continuing Logger Education (MTH CLE) hours - Category B  (approved)