Operational Tree Improvement program

The Forest Genetics Council (FGC) of British Columbia, appointed by B.C.'s Provincial Chief Forester, sets strategic objectives for the provincial forest gene resource management program.

Strategic and business planning

Through its four Technical Advisory Committees (TACs), Council lays the groundwork for its Business Plan for Operational Production, and Breeding and Testing sub-programs. Committees:

• Estimate seed demand, production capacity, and genetic gain for each of the 11 commercial tree species breeding programs
• Rank seed planning units (SPUs) for investment
• Develop strategies for priority seed planning units
• Prepare species plans consistent with seed planning unit strategies

Each species plan includes seed planning zones that encompass the top 43 seed planning units in the province. The Province is solely responsible for implementing the breeding and testing portion.