Awards
Awards 2013
has been given to Takeshi Torimaru. his work in seed orchard research has been innovative and in
the centre of understanding “pollination” in seed orchards, which is useful for
seed orchard development and management. His work has resulted in several
recent publications connected to Swedish seed orchards and backing up breeding.
His work reflects cooperation between Umeå University, SLU and Skogforsk in a cooperative environment at
Umeå. Västerhus seed orchard, which was an objective to several studies.
will be replaced by a new seed orchard inaugurated autumn 2013. The most
advanced seed orchard established in the previous millennium is replaced by the
most advanced seed orchard till now in the present millennium. Some of the
clones in Västerhus have descendants in the new seed orchard. Generation
follows each other in trees, in science, in humans and in scientists. The award
was installed with the inauguration at this new seed orchard and links it back
older seed orchards. It is a new award shared for the first time. Thus
scientific quality of the awardee has been a prior concern.
From 2013
awards will be shared to talented forest geneticists. The awards are 20000 SEK
with no strings attached. The criteria may be something like the following even
if there may be some flexibility: 1) Someone who currently regards himself as
forest geneticist or forest tree breeder; 2) a person who has not chosen
carrier decision could also be considered if that makes it likely , e. g. a
student who made a study in forest genetics as part of the studies; 3) it
should be someone who has made a documented god and relevant contribution the
last two years before the nomination, e.g. thesis or other examination work,
investigation, some journal papers or just dedicated and appreciated work in
the area; 4) the work should benefit seed orchards or backing up breeding; 5)
it should be someone who those who nominates could recommend for employment in
the area 6) the works should be connected to Sweden; 7) it is an advantage if
the person lives in Umeå or spent some time where and is likely to continue a
cooperation with Umeå people.
