Canadian Forest Service Publications
White spruce cone production and prediction of cone crops. 1972. Eis, S.; Inkster, J. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 2(4): 460-466.
Year: 1972
Issued by: Pacific Forestry Centre
Catalog ID: 28497
Language: English
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DOI: 10.1139/x72-070
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Abstract
In September preceding the seed year, reproductive buds of white spruce can be recognized with the naked eye. The numbers of ovulate buds are a good indication of the prospective cone crop. A method of sequential sampling on a small number of trees, which enables a prediction of cone crop potential on a stand or regional basis, is presented. This advance information facilitates planning of seedbed preparation for natural regeneration, seed collection and artificial reforestation.