... Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development Strengthening Capacity in Forest Tree Seed Technologies Serving Research and Development Activities and ex-situ Conservation (No. ... stems/haAfter 1stthin : 625After 2ndthin 312Collect seed from remaining, superior, trees after mass flowering following thinning 131 Introduction The terms seed stand’ and seed production ... dominant and co-dominant crown classes are considered for retention because of their growth and seed- producing potential. For existing mature stands that will be converted, trees showing potential...