Methods of protection against damage by fire can be broadly grouped into the following: 1. Preventive Measures. 2. Remedial Measures. 1. Preventive Measures: Those measures which prevent the occurrence or at least the chances of occurrence of fire are called preventive measures. They can be further grouped into the following: A. Indirect preventive measures. B. […]
How to Protect Forests from Fire? (2 Measures) | Forestry
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Seed Orchards: Types, Design and Location | Forestry
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Seed Orchards 2. Types of Seed Orchards 3. Design 4. Location, Establishment and Management. Definition of Seed Orchards: A seed orchard is a plantation of genetically superior trees, isolated to reduce pollination from genetically inferior outside sources, and intensively managed to produce frequent, abundant, easily […]
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Steps in Tree Improvement Programme (5 Steps) | Forestry
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The sequence of steps is as follows: 1. Species and Provenance Trials 2. Mass Selection 3. Progeny Testing 4. Advance Generation Breeding 5. Genetic Engineering. Step # 1. Species and Provenance Trials (S & P Trials): The foremost step in any tree improvement programme is the right choice of species followed by selection of suitable […]