Canadian Forest Service Publications
White Spruce Taxonomy Phylogeny Biosystematics and Plant Geography. A Historical Review. Sutton, R.F. (2023); Haddon, B.; Jamieson, K.B.; Jamieson, D.; Ortiz, F.M.; Phippen, S.V. (eds.). 144 p.
Year: 2023
Issued by: Great Lakes Forestry Centre
Catalog ID: 40919
Language: English
Series: Information Report (GLFC - Sault Ste. Marie)
Availability: PDF (download)
Plain Language Summary
This is the first in a series of three information reports on white spruce based on the lifetime of work and passion of Dr. Roy F. Sutton (deceased) from the Canadian Forest Service, Great Lakes Forestry Centre. The historical review brings together a vast amount of information about white spruce. It is also a testament to Dr. Sutton’s long and dedicated efforts. The first report includes a comprehensive review of white spruce genetic variation, population studies, preferred growing conditions, ecological succession and current distribution.