Elevating Forest Genetics for Future Generations
Led by Jim McKenna, A Breed Above Timber is dedicated to creating genetically superior trees through rigorous operational breeding programs. Our work represents more than science—it's a commitment to stewarding nature's legacy and answering the call to improve our forests for generations to come.
Premium selections combining exceptional timber quality, growth vigor, and superior form. Each tree represents years of evaluation and the pursuit of genetic excellence.
Carefully selected for canker resistance and superior characteristics. Preserving and improving this threatened species is both a scientific challenge and a conservation imperative.
Working to restore this keystone species through advanced breeding. Bringing back the American Chestnut is a mission that transcends ordinary forestry.
Elite selections demonstrating outstanding growth, form, and adaptability. Building better oaks for tomorrow's forests is work that reaches toward something greater.
Jim McKenna's passion for tree breeding stems from a deeper understanding: that we are called to be stewards of creation. Every genetically superior tree is a legacy—a living testament to dedication, science, and the belief that our forests deserve nothing less than the very best we can cultivate. This is work that looks upward and forward, raising standards and raising forests to their fullest potential.