Working Group 1

“Basics of growing valuable broadleaved tree species”

This working group covers the following tasks:

• Selection of species and provenances while considering site conditions and management targets
• Harmonisation of terms, units, methods and practices for the research
• Presentation and discussion of currently running personal projects, which could be a part of this Action
• Identification of value-relevant wood properties
• Identification of non-wood goods and services
• Spacing, species mixture, weed control and tending the stands
• Interspecific and intraspecific competition
• Growth dynamics in respect to site and species

The chair of this working group is Mr. Gary Kerr. Thus, he is also a member of the steering committee.

List of members [pdf, 40KB]