Dear Sir/Madam: The Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bengaluru, is organizing a National Conference on Tree Improvement Research in India: Current Trends and Future Prospects, during February 2nd and 3rd, 2017. Considering the importance and necessity of tree improvement in India’s forestry research, the major objective of this conference is to bring together forest geneticists, breeders, scientists, managers, professional foresters and provide platform to discuss critical issues, challenges and opportunities in tree improvement research activities in India both from conservation and utilization perspective. The conference scope includes all aspects of tree improvement under the following themes: · Status of Tree Improvement · Propagation Techniques in Tree Improvement · Wood Quality Improvement · Challenges in Clonal Forestry · Biotechnology in Tree Improvement · Genetic Diversity and Conservation We cordially invite you to submit abstract(s) for oral and poster presentation. With Kind Regards Dr. Arun Kumar A. N. Organising Secretary Dr. Geeta Joshi Co-organising Secretary Tree Improvement and Genetics Division Institute of Wood Science and Technology 18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560 003 E-mail: <mailto:registration@icfre.org> registration(a)icfre.org ; <mailto:tig.iwst@gmail.com> tig.iwst(a)gmail.com Phone: +91-80-22190156 ; +91-80-22190157 Fax: +91-80-23340529 _____ Dr. A. N. Arun Kumar Scientist Tree Improvement and Genetics Division Institute of Wood Science and Technology, 18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003, Karnataka, India Telephone: 91-80-22190100; 22190200; 22190156 (O) email:arun@icfre.org ; <mailto:anarunkumar@rediffmail.com> anarunkumar(a)rediffmail.com ; <mailto:anarunkumar@gmail.com> anarunkumar(a)gmail.com