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Future of Tree Improvement As Seen From The Point of View of the States

This paper examines the future of tree improvement in light of major changes in the global economy as well as ecology. It also reports on the responses of state forestry organization to current stresses. The world population is increasing by 250,000 people each day and is expected to double by the year 2050. The demand for wood will probably increase even more due to the increasing standard of living in many countries. Multiple use forestry appears to be giving way to restricted use of forests. As a consequence wood production is more and more confined to private holdings. Much of the wood needed will need to be produced on relatively few acres. Genetic improvement will be an important tool in achieving this. State concerns vary greatly from region to region. A shared concern of all state forestry agencies is the reduced funding available due to the many competing demands on limited state budgets. Keywords: Global economy, sustainable development, resource management, restricted-use management.


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Author(s): Hans van Buijtenen

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1993

Section: Theme-Vision for the Future