About the Working Party

With a focus of the conifers of Asia, the Working Party is interested in all aspects of tree breeding and genetic resources of these species. This includes research investigations of gene resources and methods for their conservation, as well as provenance trials and delineation of seed zones, species hybridization, introduction of exotic species, vegetative propagation and clonal forestry and biotechnology.

Working Party Representatives

Coordinator

Upcoming Working Party Events

Conference

Climate crisis: conifer forests at risk 2025

Amid the climate crisis, the conference will provide a platform to exchange information and share experiences for the conservation, management and use of conifer forests.

Past Working Party Events

Working Party Resources