Scientific heritage of Reginald Ivanovich Loskutov

Abstract

The analysis of scientific achievements and scientific heritage of the oldest Siberian forester and introducer – Reginald Ivanovich Loskutov, who has made a significant contribution to the technology of growing conifers in Siberia, and list of his major scientific publications is presented in the article. It is noted that proved particularly fruitful activity of Reginald I. Loskutov in the introduction of woody plants, and in the creation of the Arboretum of V. N. Sukachev Institute of Forest, Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian Branch and decorative renovation of urban green spaces in the city of Krasnoyarsk. For 38 years Reginald I. Loskutov tested about 450 species, varieties and forms of unique ornamental trees and shrubs. Now in the collections of the Arboretum successfully grow more than 260 species, varieties and forms of plants belonging to 75 genera and 28 families. Reginald I. Loskutov and academician Igor Yu. Koropachinsky tested basic range of woody plants of different botanical and geographical areas of the world, numbering nearly 250 species recommended for cultivation in the city of Krasnoyarsk and its related climate areas of southern Siberia.

Keywords

• Reginald Ivanovich Loskutov
• Siberian stone pine
• artificial reforestation
• Western Sayan Mountains
• introduction of woody plants
• arboretum of V. N. Sukachev Institute of Forest
• Russian Academy of Sciences
• Siberian Branch