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HTIRC Partners with Tree Pro to Distribute Hardwood Seedlings
The Purdue HTIRC has signed a commercial partnership agreement with Tree Pro to distribute select hardwood seedlings from its breeding program. The partnership, which will mark the HTIRC’s first commercial release of seedlings in its 25-year history, will see Tree Pro distribute bare root seedlings of six species across its timber select, conservation and wildlife lines. Species are on sale now and set for a March 2025 delivery date.
Lenny Farlee Named a 2024 Fellow of SAF
HTIRC's Lenny Farlee was named as a 2024 Fellow of the Society of American Foresters (SAF), which is one of the highest honors bestowed on an SAF member by their peers, recognizing the individual’s long-standing service to forestry at the local, state, regional, and national levels. "Being named a 2024 SAF Fellow is a great recognition and testament of Lenny’s many years of hard work and commitment, sustained leadership, and contribution to the advancement of the forestry profession," said Dr. Zhao Ma, Interim Department Head, Purdue Department of Forestry and Natural Resources.
Digital Forestry can Help Mitigate and Prevent Wildfires
Technology can play a critical role in mitigating and preventing wildfires. Using digital forestry, researchers can identify the areas of highest risk that affect large populations and valuable infrastructure. Purdue’s efforts include developing innovative remote sensing technology, from drone to satellite, to determine the probability and magnitude of wildfires at a given location.
2023 HTIRC Annual Report
The 2023 HTIRC Annual Report, which details how the Center worked to further our mission of advancing the science and application of tree improvement, management and protection of hardwood forests. As a group, the scientists and staff at the USDA Forest Service NRS-14 and Purdue University worked collaboratively to draft new strategic plan and chart a roadmap for the future growth and success of the HTIRC.
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