Archive Record
Metadata
Title |
Economic Aspects of Tree Improvement for Western Conifers |
Catalog Number |
2021.054.019 |
Object Name |
Report |
Scope & Content |
Economic Aspects of Tree Improvement for Western Conifers1980 >> Report prepared by F. Thomas Ledig and Richard L. Porterfield >> A break-even cost/benefit analysis is applied to the U. S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region's improvement program for Sierra conifers and to first and second stages of a "progressive tree improvement program" for Douglas-fir in the Pacific Northwest. Both programs appear easily able to return at least 8% on the investment if short rotations are used or if tree improved rent is accompanied by a silvicultural system using early thinnings. See Attached PDF |
Additional File |
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Year Range from |
1980 |
Year Range to |
1980 |
People |
Ledig, F. Thomas Porterfield, Richard L. |
Subjects |
Genetics Economics Tree Improvement |
Search Terms |
Timber-Genetics Economics |
Catalog date |
2022-11-28 |
Extent of Description |
PDF, 33 Pages |
Collection |
Genetic Resource Conservation Center, Region 5 |