Wednesday 7th March 2018
SIBS, BUGS and DRAGS
Finzean Hall, near Banchory, AB31 6LY
What to grow for the best crop, what may threaten it and how to harvest it efficiently for the next crop. Keeping up to date with the latest developments throughout the industry’s wood supply chain.
Presentations included:
- Sibs – Dr Steve Lee from Forest Research on the work of the Conifer Breeding Cooperative and how the use of genomics can speed up the production of better plants
- Bugs – Professor Steve Woodward from University of Aberdeen on the latest tree health threats, including Xylella
- Drags – Shaun Mochan of Woodilee Consultancy Ltd on the EU funded project on minimising ground damage caused through harvesting and extraction
- Industry updates from;
- Andy Leitch (FCS) on the work of the Industry Leadership Group
- Confor on general industry issues