Interest in vegetatively propagated Norway spruce materials – a survey among Finnish forest owners and professionals

Forests and forestry will encounter several changes of unknown magnitude within the coming decades. In Nordic, long rotations complicate any anticipation to upcoming changes. Tree breeding can contribute coping with these The time span implementing results in practice may be shortened through vegetative propagation. Introducing propagation forest regeneration phase challenges before adopted by industry, some which are related perceptions about new technology. Firstly, private owners a key role technology practice; although they do not represent overall public, decision makers their own estates regarding regeneration. Secondly, professionals production material plants from species when it comes practically introducing owners. this survey, towards tree were investigated. Additionally, respondents asked traits considered important improved breeding, willingness pay for traits. valued most: pest pathogen resistance, resilience changing climate, securing speciesâ?? gene pool. Responses indicated that would willing more material. current novel study provides foundation concern public awareness future.