The Conifer Breeding Co-operative is dedicated to ensuring the production of selected and improved vegetatively propagated and seed orchard conifer planting stock and developing breeding programmes for enhanced timber production. Its remit also includes taking forward the tree breeding programmes in a manner consistent with the ethos and principles of the co-operative business model.
The Co-operative has also welcomed Gustavo Lopez as the new representative from Forest Research (FR). Mr Lopez is the new head of tree breeding and science group leader in FR and, following Steve Lee’s retirement, has taken on the commitment of representing the organisation at the Co-operative.
