For professional forest practitioners and students of forestry, one way to appreciate tree genetics is to see for yourself how trees breed and grow in the real world. Several companies and agencies around Alberta are willing to consider requests for a visit or field trip to their research sites.

1. Ainsworth Engineered Canada maintains hardwood trial sites in North Western Alberta - contact Fred Rasersma.
2. Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. operates a hybrid poplar breeding program aimed at generating planting stock for private land that grows better and faster. Contact Dr. Barb Thomas regarding the research and operational programs.
3. Alberta Tree Improvement and Seed Centre is the provincial government’s main research site for tree improvement and adaptability. It also processes and stores large quantities of tree seed for conservation and deployment purposes. Contact Leonard Barnhardt or call 780-656-5052
4. Daishowa-Marubeni International – maintains and participates in tree improvement research and trials. Contact Florance Niemi at 780-624-7415.
5. Forest Genetics Alberta Association research sites serve industry and government. Contact Tara Filliol at 780-482-2795.
6. HASOC operates a breeding orchard supported by a number of forest-sector companies interested in tree improvement research and trials. Call 780-513-5139, fax. 780-513 2513, or e-mail.
7. Western Boreal Aspen Corp provides research leadership and an information-sharing network for a number of forest-sector companies interested in tree improvement research and trials. Contact manager Tara Filliol at 780-482-2795.
8. Weyerhaeuser Company maintains and participates in tree improvement research and trials in West Central Alberta. Contact Tim Gylander.