Research Groups and Centers

Timber Stand Improvement Timber Stand Improvement- Provides guidance on improving productivity by prescribed burning, culling, thinning and release. Pruning Forest Trees Pruning Forest Trees- Information on when to prune, the procedures to follow and care after pruning. How to Plant Forest Trees How to Plant Forest Trees- Guidance on storing seedlings, planting by hand and by machine, and care of plantations. Forestry Terms for the Woodland Owner Forestry Terms for the Woodland Owner- Provides definitions and explanations of terms used in forestry. Felling, Bucking and Limbing Trees Felling, Bucking and Limbing Trees- Provides guidance for the occasional chain-saw operator on safe practices to use for these operations. Before You Order Tree Seedlings Before You Order Tree Seedlings- University of Missouri Extension gives guidance on selecting species to suit the soil and climate. Hardcore Treeplanters Hardcore Treeplanters- Experienced planter in Canada provides information about how to go about planting trees efficiently and quickly. American Chestnut Foundation: The Backcross Method American Chestnut Foundation: The Backcross Method- Project to introduce into the American chestnut the genetic material responsible for blight resistance while still preserving t… An Overview of Forest Ecology and Management in Virginia An Overview of Forest Ecology and Management in Virginia- Information on forest management and the shelterwood, seed-tree and clear-cutting systems of regeneration. The Influence of Soils and Species on Tree Root Depth The Influence of Soils and Species on Tree Root Depth- Peter Crow provides a guide to expected rooting depth ranges of trees for a selection of species on soils with different cha… Tree Planting Guide Tree Planting Guide- Gives guidance on care and handling of seedlings and planting methods, including using a planting hoe, planting machine and dibble. Nursery and Tree Improvement Nursery and Tree Improvement- South Carolina Forestry Commission aims to provide high quality, improved seedlings for landowners in the state. Plant Materials Directory Plant Materials Directory- This directory of plant material suppliers is searchable by state, product or a keyword. Tropical Tree Seed Manual Tropical Tree Seed Manual- Downloadable guide to seed biology, the collection, storage and germination of tropical tree seeds. Forest Nursery Notes Forest Nursery Notes- Nursery news and literature service supplying free information to foresters in the United States, Canada and elsewhere. RNGR: Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetics Resources RNGR: Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetics Resources- RNGR aims to supply people who grow tree seedlings with the latest technical information and provides links to other organiz… Opportunities for Intensive Pine Plantation Management Opportunities for Intensive Pine Plantation Management- Describes research at the University of Georgia where it has been found that productivity can be greatly increased by adopt… Storing, Handling and Planting Southern Pine Seedlings Storing, Handling and Planting Southern Pine Seedlings- Provides advice on seedling care, how and when to plant, and the number of seedlings required per acre. Restoring Trees after a Hurricane Restoring Trees after a Hurricane- Information on this process, typically requiring one or more prunings to develop a strong tree structure. Planting Your New Stewardship Forest Planting Your New Stewardship Forest- Outlines modifications to a planting plan that can benefit wildlife, improve soil and water protection, and enhance recreation and aesthetics. Agricultural Research Service - Pacific West Area Agricultural Research Service - Pacific West Area- Details of research programs, articles, and staff listings for this ARS area covering the western USA. Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center- Conducts research aimimg to improve the productivity of important southern crops and enhance the safety of meat products derived from… International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems- ICROFS is a collaborative project between research groups in different institutions. It promotes, communicates and coord… Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute- The German Federal Research Institute for Animal Health undertakes research into various aspects of animal health and husbandry. In German and Englis… French National Institute for Agricultural Research French National Institute for Agricultural Research- INRA undertakes research in the fields of agriculture, food and nutrition, food safety, environment and land management with r… Wageningen UR Wageningen UR- Promotes collaboration between Wageningen University and Research Centre, and partner institutes and networks in other countries. Features news, events, information… AfricaRice AfricaRice- A pan-African research organization aiming to contribute to poverty alleviation and food security in Africa through research, development and partnership activities. BGCI: National Botanical Research Institute BGCI: National Botanical Research Institute- Detailing functions, achievements and research conducted on at NBRI, Lucknow, India. Agriculture Victoria Services Agriculture Victoria Services- AVS offers a range of technologies and the scientific capability of Victoria’s Department of Primary Industries. Services include protection and man… Center for Applied Horticultural Research Center for Applied Horticultural Research- Non-profit organization in Vista, California, USA aiming to address, through research, the practical issues the nursery and floriculture…