Tree Breeding, Gene Conservation, University-Industry

ABOUT US

Camcore is a non-profit international organization dedicated to conserving genetic diversity and improving the world’s most valuable tree species. With members in 11 countries, we specialize in breeding Pines, Eucalypts, Gmelina, Teak, and other key species for sustainable plantation forestry.

OUR MEMBERS

OUR TEAM

Director of Camcore and Associate Professor at NC State University; PhD in Forest Genetics from the University of Florida, Forest Engineer from the National University of Colombia.

Juan José Acosta

Emeritus Director of Camcore and Professor of Forestry at NC State University; PhD in Forest Genetics from NC State, MS and BS in Forestry from Virginia Tech.

Gary Hodge

Research Specialist at Camcore; PhD and MSc in Forest Biometrics from the University of Paraná, Brazil; Forest Engineer.

Ricardo Cavalheiro

Domestic Conservation Program Manager for Camcore and Research Associate Professor at NC State University; PhD in Entomology and MS in Forestry from NC State, BS in Biology from Furman University.

Robert Jetton

Seed and Pollen Technologist at Camcore; BS in Agricultural Engineering from Rafael Landivar University, Guatemala.

Romeo Jump

Tree Improvement Specialist at Camcore; MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding from the Federal University of Lavras, BS in Forest Engineering from ESALQ – University of São Paulo.

Gabriela Brigatti Chaves

Office Manager at Camcore, overseeing financial and administrative operations at NC State University.

Robert McGee

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Aurelio Aguiar

CURRENT STUDENTS - GRADUATES

Leonida Cherotich

PhD Student in Vegetative Propagation

Martha Salas

Phd Student in Forest Genetics

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

Poorna

Web developer

Mukhund

Environmental
Database

Mragisha

Environmental
Clusters

Harshitha

Environmental
Database

Pranjali

R shiny
developer

Nathan

Enviromics

Natiele

LiDAR
Research

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ANNUAL MEETINGS

Held annually in a different member country, this event includes field visits to nurseries, genetic trials, operational plantations, and mills. It features technical and research discussions, as well as sessions to conduct program business and strengthen collaboration among members.

Upcoming Annual Meeting
📍 In 2025, the Camcore Annual Meeting will be held in Chile.
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2022 - South Africa

2023 - USA

2024 - Brazil

REGIONAL MEETINGS

We host two regional meetings each year, bringing together members, researchers, and partners to discuss progress, share knowledge, and plan future initiatives.

CONTACT US

Camcore,Turner House 110 Brooks Ave. Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: 919.515.6424 Fax: 919.515.6430

Jordan Hall, 2720 Faucette Dr, Raleigh, NC 27695 Phone: 919.515.6424 Fax: 919.515.6430

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