Wednesday, 11th February 2009
What was the event?
This seminar took place as part of Forestry Commission Scotland’s Timber Development Programme.
This seminar:
- Highlighted key issues relating to the quality characteristics, utilisation and marketing of home-grown conifer timber
- Gave an overview of the effect of choice of planting stock and silviculture on conifer timber quality
- Disseminated the most recent research findings relating to the choice of species, choice of provenance/progeny, nursery production and silviculture for improved timber quality.
Seminar programme (PDF-276K)
Who was the event suitable for?
Everyone involved in the planning and operational aspects of forest management, with a focus on softwood timber production. It was also of interest to those involved in the nursery trade.
Presentations
Presentations and their respective summaries (where available) given at the seminar are provided below. Further summaries and references will be added in due course.
| Introduction By John Kissock, Chair: Timber Development Programme Steering Group |
Presentation (PDF-1619K) |
Summary (PDF-65K) |
| Timber quality – impacts on processing By David Leslie, James Jones & Sons Ltd. |
Presentation (PDF-732K) |
Summary (PDF-93K) |
| Timber quality – an architect’s point of view By John Gilbert, John Gilbert Architects |
Presentation (PDF-342K) |
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| Impacts of silviculture on timber quality By Elspeth Macdonald, Forest Research |
Presentation (PDF-2443K) |
Summary (PDF-142K) |
| Site assessment and species choice By Bill Rayner, Forest Research |
Presentation (PDF-1332K) |
Summary (PDF-66K) |
| Choice of planting stock By Steve Lee, Forest Research |
Presentation (PDF-755K) |
Summary (PDF-62K) |
| Roots, shoots and leaves – nursery issues By Richard Ogilvy, Christie Elite Nurseries |
Presentations (PDF-1939K) |
Summary (PDF-102K) |
| Establishment practice By Alan Harrison, Forest Research |
Presentation (PDF-2284K) |
Summary (PDF-75K) |
| Stand management and silviculture By Will Anderson, Seafield Estates |
Presentation (PDF-847K) |
Summary (PDF-56K) |
| Timber quality assessment By Barry Gardiner and Shaun Mochan, Forest Research |
Presentation (PDF-1513K) |
Summary (PDF-97K) |
Where did the event take place?
Birnam Arts & Conference Centre
Station Road
Birnam
Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Contact
For further details please contact:
Elspeth Macdonald
Forest Research
Forestry Commission
Woodlands
Fodderty Way
Dingwall, Ross-shire
IV15 9XB
Tel: +44 (0)1349 862144
Fax: +44 (0)1349 866624
Email: elspeth.macdonald@forestry.gsi.gov.uk