Field trip

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A full day trip to genetics research trials, demonstrations and producing seed orchards will provide opportunities to view portions of the beautiful Okanagan Valley.....the "California of Canada" while learning about forest genetics activities in the B.C. interior.

Kalamalka Forestry Centre near Vernon, B.C.
BCFS Forestry Research Station and Seed Orchards

• Headquarters for selective breeding programs for: Interior Douglas-fir, White and Engelmann spruces, Lodgepole and White pines, Western larch and broadleaved species.
• Genetic variation and gain demonstrations and breed arboreta
• Seed orchards for Interior spruces, Douglas-fir, Western larch, Lodgepole and White pines.

Skimikin Seed Orchards near Salmon Arm, B.C.

• Seed orchards for Interior spruces and White pine
• Farm-field style genetics trails and demonstrations for various interior conifer and broadleaved species
• Ribes gardens for screening seedlings for White pine blister rust resistance

Vernon Seed Orchard Company near Vernon, B.C.

• Privately owned seed orchard complex for Interior spruces, Douglas-fir, and Lodgepole pine..a joint venture of four B.C. forest companies.
• Largest seed orchard complex in Canada
• Utilizing treated municipal wastewater for irrigation