Research on the genetics, ecology and management of Pennsylvania’s pines will be presented during this day-long conference. Field identification of pine species will also be featured. This colloquium receives monies from the Louis Schatz Colloquium Endowment to review the state of science in advanced tree genetics, propose the most promising avenues of future research, and consider joint research programs and agendas by industrial, government and private sources. 

It is a free event and attendees may receive Continuing Education (CE) credits.

Date: Monday, June 8, 2009

Schedule:
All presentations in the General Studies Auditorium, Room 105. Click on presenter name below to view course description and bio.

8:30 a.m.: Registration & continental breakfast (General Studies building lobby)
9:00 a.m.: Welcoming remarks by John Carlson and Beth Brantley
9:15-10:00 a.m.: Keynote speaker Patrick Brose, "Ecology and History of Upland Pine Forests of the Appalachian Mountains"
10:00-10:15 a.m.: Break (General Studies building lobby)
10:15-11:00 a.m.: Craig Echt, "Silvicultural Effects on Genetic Diversity: Lessons from Eastern White Pine"
11:00-11:45 a.m.: Bob Williams, "Pitch Pine - Its Economic and Ecological Importance"
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch (The Mill)
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Tree Walk (Penn State Mont Alto Forest Technology faculty)
1:30-2:15 p.m.: Carolyn Copenheaver, “Dendroecology of Appalachian Pines”
2:15-2:30 p.m.: Break (General Studies building lobby)
2:30-3:15 p.m.: Chuck Tauer, "Shortleaf Pine: A Species at Risk?”
3:15-4:00 p.m.: John Seiler, “Growth, Development and Carbon Capture of Varietal Loblolly Pine as Influenced by Silviculture”
4:00 p.m.: Closing remarks
4:15 p.m.: Adjourn
SODA AND SNACK MIXER FOLLOWING

REGISTER ONLINE at: Schatz Tree Genetics Colloquium Registration. 

Hotel reservations may be made directly with the Fairfield Inn Chambersburg online here.

For more information, please call 717-709-0778.