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| Project Title: |
Western USA Engelmann and Colorado Blue Spruce Provenance
Trials |
| Project Number: |
EP 705.04 |
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| District: |
Rocky Mountain Forest District |
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| Location: |
Sawmill Creek
Lat. 49 34N, Long. 116 02'W |
Opening # 82F060-095 |
| Principal Researcher: |
Barry Jaquish
Kalamalka Forestry Centre
Vernon |
Phone: (250) 260-4766
e-mail: Barry.Jaquish@gems7.gov.bc.ca |
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Objectives:
To evaluate the growth performance of western USA Engelmann and Colorado
blue spruce provenances in southwestern British Columbia.
Experimental Design:
Treatments:
Seedlings from 114 seed sources from eight western states are tested. Seedlings
were provided by G. Rehfeldt, USDA, Forest Service, Moscow, Idaho.
Layout:
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The site contains 3 blocks.
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A 9-tree square plot represents a provenance. Provenances are randomized
within each block.
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The middle seedling of each plot is marked with a wooden stake bearing a
metal tag identifying the block and the provenance.
History:
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1991 plantation establishment and initial height measurements
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1993 third-year height measurements and maintenance.
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1996 sixth-year height measurements and maintenance.
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2000 tenth-year measurements and maintenance
Status: Active
Reports and Publications: None to date.
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