FGR Conference 2017

Forest Growers Research Conference 2017
Conference Agenda

Tuesday, 17th October 2017
Wednesday, 18th October 20
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Tuesday, 17th October Conference Dinner and Science Awards

Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport, 550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch

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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Conference Day 1:  Tuesday, 17th October 2017
  9:00am  Arrival tea/coffee (collect name tags)
  9:30am  Welcome, Introductions and H&S – R Dale
 Forest Growers Levy Update – G Thompson: Chair FGLT
 10:15am  Risk Management:

  • Red Needle Cast – What we now know – L Bulman: Scion
  • Satellite Monitoring of Foliage Diseases – G Pearse: Scion
10:55am  Short Break
11:10am
  • Incursion Response in Urban Areas – T Strand: Scion
  • Effectiveness of Riparian Margins – C Phillips: Landcare
  • Myrtle Rust and Eucalyptus Pests – L Bulman: Scion
12:15pm  Panel Discussion and Q&A: Facilitator:  A Stewart: Scion
12:30pm  Lunch
1:15pm

 

  Break-out Sessions:
Introduction – K Webb: Scion

  • Station 1 : Wildings Prevention and Control –
    G Thorlby/T Paul: Scion
  • Station 2 : Douglas Fir Breeding & Genomics – J Klapste: Scion
  • Station 3 : Phytophthora – N Williams: Scion
  • Station 4 : Steepland Harvesting Programme – K Raymond: FGR
2:30pm  Afternoon Tea
3:00pm  Next Generation Silviculture

  • GxExS and Value Impact of Silviculture – J Moore, M Watt,
    H Dungey: Scion
4:00pm  Panel Discussion and Q&A:  Facilitator: P Oliver: City Forests
4:30pm  Session Closed
6:00pm  Pre-dinner drinks (Sudima Lounge)
7:00pm  Dinner and 2017 Science Awards Evening

 Guest Speaker:  Dr Andy Buchanan

  • Recent International Developments in Tall Timber Buildings with reference to NZ.
Conference Day 2:  Wednesday, 18th October 2017
8:00am  Arrival tea/coffee
8:30am  Bio stimulants to Boost Productivity

  • Nursery and Seedling Optimisation – S Smaill: Scion and
    P Murray: Murray Nurseries
  • Bio Protection Successes – R Hill, H Whelan: Lincoln University
  • Bio Stimulants – Foliar Sprays – S Smaill: Scion and
    S Gatenby: Timberlands
9:45am  Panel Discussion and Q&A:  Facilitator:  P Adams: Rayonier
10:00am  Morning Tea
10:30am  Licence to Operate

  • Sources of Sedimentation – K Brown – UoC
  • Stream Recovery and Copper in Waterways – B Baillie: Scion
  • ErodeNZ, the story so far…. – D Harrison: Scion
  • Fate of Log Exports and ETS Implications – B Manley: UoC
  • Log Fumigation Update – D Hammond: STIMBR
  • Future LTO Challenges – K Taylor: NWSC
12:15pm  Panel Discussion and Q&A: Facilitator: D Rhodes: FOA
12:30pm  Lunch
 1:15pm  Targeted Small Owner Research

  • Eucalyptus nitens Breeding and Seed Orchards –
    M Suontama: Scion
  • Drylands and Vineyard Posts – P Millen:  DFI
  • Forecaster Calculator – M Evans: Scion
  • Improving Small-Plantation and Woodlot Inventory –
    J Dash: Scion
  • Hydraulic Quick Coupler for small forest harvesting –
    K Raymond: FGR
 2:30pm  Panel Discussion and Q&A: Facilitator: P Milne: FFA
 2:45pm  Afternoon Tea
 3:15pm  Remote Sensing for Forest Owners

  • UAV Applications for Commercial Forestry – G Pearse: Scion
  • Summary of Remote Sensing Projects – M Watt: Scion
  • Commercialisation of Remote Sensing for Forest Owners –
    D Herries: Interpine
 4:15pm  Panel Discussion and Q&A: Facilitator: J Dash: Scion
 4:30pm  Day 2 Closed
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Email:  forestgrowersresearch@fgr.nz

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