A GUIDE TO FOREST SEED HANDLING WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE TROPICS |
FAO FORESTRY PAPER 20/2 |
The present Guide to forest seed handling, compiled by R.L. Willan and published by FAO in late 1985, gives a systematic and up-to-date account of the principles of forest tree seed handling and their application to the special problems of tropical forest seeds. It is addressed to foresters, seed collectors, researchers and suppliers, nurserymen, horticulturists and anyone concerned with the handling and use of forest seeds, amateur and professional alike. |
A draft edition of the Guide was published by DANIDA Forest Seed Centre in 1983 in a limited number of copies, which were distributed for comments. The present edition has been revised in the light of comments from readers and illustrations have been added. |
For many tropical species there is still inadequate knowledge to justify the setting of standardised prescriptions for handling; in such cases the seed handler may have to carry out his own research to determine the best methods under local conditions and he/she will benefit from access to literature drawing on a wide range of experience with other species. It is hoped that this Guide will provide a useful framework for more specific information on individual species and techniques. |
The Guide is available from FAO, Via delle Terme di Caracalla, 00100 Rome, Italy, and from FAO Distribution and Sales Agents around the world |
