Vegetative propagation and deployment of varieties (a.k.a. clonal forestry) - the scope for Europe

The definitive workshop on the state of play of clonal forestry currently being practised around the world and investigating the possibilities for Europe

21^st to 23^rd April 2009

What was the event?

The objective was to inform participants of the genetic gains, the economics and the societal issues to be considered when embarking on a clonal forestry programme.

These issues were illustrated by world class presenters who are already involved in clonal forestry or at an advanced stage of considering this option.

The event included a visit to the Forest Commission nursery in nearby Delamere where 6 million rooted cuttings are currently being produced as part of a family forestry programme.

Summary of the meeting

(By organiser, Steve Lee).

Over 50 people from around 20 different countries world-wide, but mainly Europe attended this meeting on the possibility of clonal forestry in a European context. The meeting attracted a high caliber of presenters dealing with clonal forestry of a range of species from across the globe.

The meeting concentrated on presentations from people who were already practicing clonal forestry. People from New Zealand, Canada and Portugal (with experience from Brazil) told the group how they make clonal forestry work in their country. The meeting also investigated the economics of clonal forestry and considered how breeders need to engage with other stakeholders - inside and outside of forestry - if it is going to be successful and accepted by society.

Full report on meeting ^(PDF-767K)
Includes summary, programme, list of attendees, objectives and spirit of the workshop and lessons learned.

Abstracts and presentations

Topic and speaker	Downloads
Clonal forestry in Norway – Tried it once. Could it work now? Øystein Johnsen Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute	Abstract ^(PDF-63K) Presentation ^(PDF-2976K)
Clonal forestry of chestnut in Northern Spain Josefa Fernández-López CINAM, Spain	Abstract ^(PDF-52K) Presentation ^(PDF-913K)
Clonal forestry of Eucalyptus – in Europe and South America Gabriel Dehon Rezende RIAZ, Portugal	Download ^(PDF-31K) Presentation ^(PDF-3939K)
Clonal forestry of radiata pine. Lessons for Europe Michael J. Carson Forest Genetics, New Zealand	Abstract ^(PDF-60K) Presentation ^(PDF-5702K)
Clonal replication to assist breeding Bo Karlsson Skogforsk, Sweden	Abstract ^(PDF-45K) Presentation ^(PDF-3324K)
Deployment of clonal varieties: wild cherry as a model of precious broadleaves Luc Paques INRA, France	Abstract ^(PDF-46K) Presentation ^(PDF-4465K)
Economics of clonal forestry David B. South Auburn University, USA	Abstract ^(PDF-48K) Presentation ^(PDF-4162K)
Gibberellin in vitro research for vegetative propagation of aspen Jonas Žiauka Lithuanian Forest Research Institute	Abstract ^(PDF-31K) Presentation ^(PDF-678K)
If Vegetative propagation and/or clonal forestry is so great ... why are we not using more of it in Europe? David Thompson Irish Forestry Board	Abstract ^(PDF-48K) Presentation ^(PDF-127K)
In vitro establishment of juvenile and adult black alder (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.) clones for resistance studies Gisela Naujoks Institute of Forest Genetics, Germany	Abstract ^(PDF-43K) Presentation ^(PDF-2772K)
Industrial implementation of multi-varietal forestry for Spruces in New Brunswick, Canada Yill-Sung Park Canadian Wood Fibre Centre	Abstract ^(PDF-44K) Presentation ^(PDF-3664K)
Integrating research and nursery practices for mass cutting propagation and somatic embryogenesis in Québec seedling production Denise Tousignant Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife, Québec	Abstract ^(PDF-101K) Presentation ^(PDF-1856K)
Is it natural? Clonal forestry in public/private spaces Mariella Marzano Forest Research, UK	Abstract ^(PDF-38K) Presentation ^(PDF-1062K)
Outcomes of the Nordic meeting “Vegetative propagation of conifers for enhancing landscaping and tree breeding" Tuija Aronen Finnish Forest Research Institute	Abstract ^(PDF-26K) Presentation ^(PDF-1336K)
Selection, vegetative propagation, clonal field trials and deployment of varieties of valuable broadleaved species Andreas Meier-Dinkel Northwest German Forest Research Institute	Abstract ^(PDF-52K) Presentation ^(PDF-2505K)
Wild cherry (Prunus avium L.) micropropagation for plantation establishment Szczygiel K. Forest Research Institute, Poland	Abstract ^(PDF-126K) Presentation ^(PDF-1742K)
With such good Sitka spruce family forestry in the UK ... Clonal forestry? Why bother? Steve Lee Forest Research, UK	Abstract ^(PDF-57K) Presentation ^(PDF-2123K)

Who was the event suitable for?

All participating countries within TreeBreedEx
All interested nursery people across Europe
All interested forest managers, policy makers and students of tree breeding from across Europe and beyond.