FTT, a charity dedicated to the improvement of broadleaved trees, has organised this event which features presentations on tree improvement in species such as oak, sycamore and sweet chestnut.
FTT is an excellent initiative whose vision is to realise the economic, social and environmental benefits of broadleaved woodland by ensuring that, by 2050, anyone planting broadleaved trees in Britain or Ireland primarily to produce timber can do so using the highest standard of improved material. As part of the FTT event, staff at None-so-Hardy Nurseries (NSH) will provide a guided tour of the nursery where visitors can see the latest development in establishing two seed orchards.
“Our nurseries, along with Teagasc, have recently established two seed orchards under the new Forest Service Seed Orchard Scheme,” said John Kavanagh, NSH.
“These comprise a 2ha outdoor sycamore seed orchard and an indoor native birch seed orchard. The sycamore orchard has been planted using a number of clones of Plus Trees selected from mature trees in Ireland and the UK through the FTT Sycamore Group.’’
Kavanagh maintained that the seed orchard will produce seed in reasonable quantities within six years.
“The birch seed orchard has been established in a large purpose built tunnel in Ballymurn,” he explained.
“Birch is more suited to indoor seed production as this gives more control over issues such as cross contamination from outdoor sources of pollen. The artificial environment can also be manipulated to increase flowering and hence the quantity of seed.”
Birch seed production should begin within four years. The event is free but booking is required. If you wish to attend, contact Tim Rowland (email tim.rowland@futuretrees.org
FTT, a charity dedicated to the improvement of broadleaved trees, has organised this event which features presentations on tree improvement in species such as oak, sycamore and sweet chestnut.
FTT is an excellent initiative whose vision is to realise the economic, social and environmental benefits of broadleaved woodland by ensuring that, by 2050, anyone planting broadleaved trees in Britain or Ireland primarily to produce timber can do so using the highest standard of improved material. As part of the FTT event, staff at None-so-Hardy Nurseries (NSH) will provide a guided tour of the nursery where visitors can see the latest development in establishing two seed orchards.
“Our nurseries, along with Teagasc, have recently established two seed orchards under the new Forest Service Seed Orchard Scheme,” said John Kavanagh, NSH.
“These comprise a 2ha outdoor sycamore seed orchard and an indoor native birch seed orchard. The sycamore orchard has been planted using a number of clones of Plus Trees selected from mature trees in Ireland and the UK through the FTT Sycamore Group.’’
Kavanagh maintained that the seed orchard will produce seed in reasonable quantities within six years.
“The birch seed orchard has been established in a large purpose built tunnel in Ballymurn,” he explained.
“Birch is more suited to indoor seed production as this gives more control over issues such as cross contamination from outdoor sources of pollen. The artificial environment can also be manipulated to increase flowering and hence the quantity of seed.”
Birch seed production should begin within four years. The event is free but booking is required. If you wish to attend, contact Tim Rowland (email tim.rowland@futuretrees.org
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