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In February 2002, PFC installed RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags in Douglas Fir seedlings. An RFID tag provides a method to have a unique identification; a serial number for each tree. With the help of foresters John Trobaugh and Jerry Barnes we place the sealed, glass RFID tags in 2 year old seedlings. Our expectation is that as the trees grow the tags will be secured inside the trees yet still be readily readable.

 
 
RFID tagged two year old seedling just after being grafted with a new leader (parent).
RFID tagged two year old seedling just after being grafted with a new leader (parent).
 
RFID tagged seedling six months after tag was inserted in graft.
RFID tagged seedling six months after tag was inserted in graft.
 
 
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