This multi-part webinar series hosted by the Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetic Resources (RNGR) program, USDA Forest Service - Eastern Region State, Private, and Tribal Forestry's Reforestation, Nurseries & Genetic Resources Program will focus on tree genetic and breeding topics.
This webinar series covers the basics of "tree improvement 101" from establishment of nurseries, collecting seeds, growth and yield and more!
All webinars will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing.
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This 2-hour workshop will focus on seed collection strategies for these major tree species groups: large-seeded hardwoods (red oak, white oak, hickory), small-seeded hardwoods (red/sugar maple, black cherry), and conifers (eastern white pine, white spruce). We will rely on content from the Woody Plant Seed Manual, Seeds of Ontario Trees and Shrubs, and Field Guide to Native Oak... more info >> |
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During this webinar we will cover different facets of seed orchard management to help you maximize production of cone and seeds, with a focus on conifer orchards. This webinar is the eleventh and final in the "Tree Improvement 101" series. more info >> |
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In this webinar, participants will learn about key site characteristics to consider before establishing a seed orchard. Topics will include factors such as soil type, previous land use and compaction, aspect, elevation, and proximity to water sources, all of which can impact the success of a future seed orchard. This is the tenth webinar in an eleven part webinar series on tree... more info >> |
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Reforestation is a high priority and seed is often the basis. Seed availability is one of the biggest bottlenecks we face in ramping up reforestation across the US. When collecting seed it is important to remember that seed is living tissue and it needs to be cared for after collection. To maximize germination rates in the nursery, seed must be maintained at proper temperatures... more info >> |
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In this webinar, participants will discuss common seed and cone pests and diseases, along with effective management strategies. The session will cover pest identification, monitoring techniques, and various prevention and treatment approaches. While the primary focus will be on conifer seed pests, there will also be some mention of hardwood seed pests. This session is the eight... more info >> |
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In this webinar, participants will explore the vast genetic diversity found in trees, which possess larger genomes than most other organisms on Earth. Unlike agricultural crops, trees remain largely undomesticated, meaning many genetics and genomics tools commonly used in agriculture are not yet applicable to them. This session will describe several techniques successfully adop... more info >> |
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In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insights from firsthand experience in managing the eastern black walnut germplasm repository and improvement program at the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry. They will learn about effective seed orchard management, post-harvest seed handling, and the selection of germplasm for nut production. Key aspects of the bree... more info >> |
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In this webinar, participants will gain insights into the basic concepts of local adaptation in trees and explore the three types of assisted migration. Presenters will discuss the benefits of these practices, strategies to mitigate risks, and the decision support tools available to guide assisted migration decisions. This session is the fifth in a series of eleven webinars on ... more info >> |
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Module 4: This final module will demonstrate how tree improvement is utilized to advance resistance in forest trees to pests and pathogens. more info >> |
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Module 3: This module will explore different types of selection in breeding programs. more info >> |
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Module 2: This module will dig deeper into selection, including forward vs backwards selection. more info >> |
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Module 1: The first module of this series will introduce concepts of population genetics to learn how genes are distributed across the landscape for forest trees. more info >> |
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