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Project Title: Yellow-cedar Population Study
Project Number: EP 1012.01
District: Arrow Boundary Forest District
Location: Champion Creek
Lat. 49 14'N Long. 11 739'W		 Opening # 82K022-054
Wilson Creek
Lat. 50 08'N Long. 11 722'W		 Opening # 82K014-238
Principal Researcher: J. H. Russell
Research Branch
Cowichan Lake
Research Station		 Phone: (250) 749-6811
e-mail:
John.Russell@gov.bc.ca

Objectives:

  • To determine the extent and pattern of genetic variability in yellow-cedar between populations to help guide seed transfer.
  • To determine the feasibility of planting yellow-cedar in the interior wetbelt and to identify seed sources adapted to the interior.

Experimental Design:

Treatments:

  • 30 rangewide populations yellow-cedar.

Layout:

  • Randomized complete block with 12 blocks; 5-tree row plots per population per block.

History:

  • 1992 Test sites fenced and planted with 1+0 415s.
  • 1993 Replanting of approximately 50% of trees due to either vole or deer damage (gate left open) at Wilson Creek. Additional 10 blocks planted.
  • All trees Vexared for additional protection.
  • 1994 Survival assessment at Wilson Creek. Champion Creek site brushed (woody perennials).
  • 1995 Height and survival assessment at Champion Creek, survival assessment at Wilson Creek.
  • 1996 Brush removal at Champion Creek.
  • 2000 10th year height and survival assessment
  • Maintenance brushing

Status: Active