Improvement objectives for short rotation forestry

Authors: Luis A. Apiolaza
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 2007, Issue N.Z.J.For. 52(4) 2008, pp 26-28, Jan 2008
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: Will this be a good investment? This is a common question asked by buyers of ‘superior’ genetic material. Why the quotation marks? Because the statement brings to mind the question ‘Superior for what?’ Before dealing with the initial question, we have to recognise a few things about tree improvement that have an effect on the answer.