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Forest Tree Breeding Work in Canada

Tree breeding work is at present proceeding along the lines indicated in the publications above. We have one Committee on Forest Tree Breeding dealing with all such activities in Canada. The present Committee is sponsored by the Forestry Branch, Canada Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources. The terms of reference of this Committee are as follows: 1. To advise, assist, and when necessary make recommendations to the Forestry Branch and to participating organizations, with regard to matters referred to it by organizations concerned with forestry, and with regard to matters that may appear expedient for the progress of research in forest genetics and forest tree breeding. 2. To serve in a liaison capacity between the various organizations concerned, for the investigation and review of facilities for progress in and requirements of research in forest genetics and forest tree breeding in Canada.


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Author(s): C. Heimburger

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Northeastern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1957