USDA Forest Service Short Rotation Woody Crops Research
Hosted by:
Ron Zalesny, Adam Wiese, Ed Bauer (retired), Liz Rogers
USDA Forest Service, Rhinelander, WI, USA
Brad Bender MI State University (retired), Escanaba, MI, USA
Brent DeBauche Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rhinelander, WI, USA
Bill Headlee University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR, USA
Pat McGovern Private Nurseryman and Aspen Tree Breeder, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
**NOTE** The Welcome Tour is free. There is no cost to participate in the Welcome Tour.
Monday, July 23, 2018
1330-1430
Stop 1: Institute for Applied Ecosystem Studies
Brief introduction of past and current short rotation woody crops research
Tour of laboratories, greenhouses, and other facilities
Tour of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Phyto-Recurrent Selection Study
1430-1600
Stop 2: Rhinelander Experimental Forest
Tour of the new Phytotechnologies Research Farm
Stool beds
Aspen Tree Shelter Comparison Trial
Hosted by:
Pat McGovern (private tree nurseryman and aspen tree breeder)
Brad Bender (Michigan State University, retired)
Description of the tree shelter test objectives and materials used
Comparison of the total costs of both protection systems, including materials, installation, and potential post-planting maintenance
Comparison of figured split wood test properties for three aspens by field sampling tree stems
Observation of 2-year rooting from T x E trees propagated via the Layered Aspen Whip (LAW) process by digging up trees
1600-1730
Hotel check-in, free time
See “Lodging” tab for hotel reservation information
1730-2100
Bus Transportation to/from Welcome Reception
Seven loops
Quality Inn-AmericInn-Days Inn-Comfort Inn-Nicolet-Quality Inn…
1730-1800; 1800-1830; 1830-1900; 1900-1930; 1930-2000; 2000-2030; 2030-2100
1800-2030
Welcome Reception
Nicolet College Lakeside Center Commons
5364 College Drive
Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501
