Forest Genetics Conservation and Management


Administered by: Ministry of Forests and Range in conjunction with the Forest Genetics Council of BC
Program web site: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hti/fia/index.htm

The Forest Genetics Conservation and Management Program encompasses the conservation, controlled use, production protection and enhancement of genetic resources of forest tree species, and related communication and extension activities. The Forest Genetics Council of British Columbia (FGC) co-ordinates a provincial Forest Genetics Conservation and Management Program that is implemented by stakeholders in the forest industry, Ministry of Forests and Range (MFR), Canadian Forest Service, and universities. The Tree Improvement Branch is responsible for overall and direct program administration and financial and performance management of the FIA Forest Genetics Conservation and Management Program on behalf of FGC. This consists of 8 sub-programs set up by the Forest Genetics Council. They include: