Forest fields trial codes (Taxonomy)

The code (Taxonomy) bellow are used in FORESTRIAL database to define the main scientific objectives associated to the forest field trials. This classification is compliant with NOLTFOX taxonomy.

A: GENETIC DIVERSITY AND BREEDING

1 Exotic tree species

2 Provenances (clinal variation)

3 Genetic variation within and among stands

4 Progeny testing (controlled crosses)

5 Phenotypic plasticity (clones, rooted cuttings)

6 Clonal tests (emblings)

7 Seed orchards and clonal archives (grafts)

8 After effects

 

B : REGENERATION AND STAND ESTABLISHMENT

10 Planting
11 Sowing
12 Shelterwood cutting
13 Seed-tree cutting
14 Soil preparation
15 Natural regeneration
16 Prescribed burning
17 Ditching drainage

C. Stand treatment, growth and yield

20 Thinning

21 Fertilization

22 Liming

23 Acidification

24 Tree species comparison

25 Tree species mixture

26 Selection cutting

27 Pruning

28 Urban forestry

29 Cleaning

D : Ecosystem research

30 Watershed
31 Carbon, nutrient and water balance
32 Roof construction
33 Climate change
34 Soil conservation
35 Forest protection
36 Heavy metals
37 Biodiversity

E. Christmas Trees and decoration greenery

40 Genetics

41 Establishment

42 Fertilization

43 Weed control

44 Insects and fungi

45 Yield and stand improvement

46 Harvest and logistics

 

F. Wood for energy

50 Compensation
51 Nutrient balances
52 Coppice-forest
53 Whole tree harvesting
54 Slash removal

G.Peat-land forestry

60 Drainage

61 Fertilization

63 Tree species comparison