Principal researcher should summary the research activities annually and report to the steering committee and members. The new version should consider all comments and suggestions from members and will be reviewed and proposed for adoption at the fall meeting. The new table will be more specific and easier to follow. We updated the manual this time, and the important change was for the tree numbering. On further discussion in the Steering Committee, we realized that since all trees are numbered when they are established, there is no ingrowth.
Any new installations can utilize the new coding system.
Existing installations do not have to retag trees in the field. Training is available for those who manage the long-term installation database. Zhiming will be contacting individuals directly to arrange training if required.