strategy
Conserving forest genetic resources
Synonyms:
Conserving genetic resources of useful forest species Context:
Forested ecosystems, particularly tropical forests, contain some of the world's highest biodiversities and hence, genetic varieties. These are essential elements for the Earth's stability and vitality. Forested genetic conservation, whether in situ (preserving habitat) or ex situ (in genetic storage banks), is hence necessary. Implementation:
Founded in 1977, the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) became an international agricultural research centre organized under the auspices of the [Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research] (CGIAR). ICRAF intends to develop a [Multipurpose Tree Germplasm Resource Centre] to serve as the worldwide focal point for collection, storage and distribution of priority agroforestry tree species. ICRAF, FAO, IPGRI, and the [Center for International Forestry Research] (CIFOR) and other partners are collaborating on a programme that focuses on [in situ] conservation of the genetic diversity of forest species of major importance, with [ex situ] conservation methods providing complementary and and additional security. Broader:
Developing agricultural resourcesConserving plant genetic resourcesConducting agricultural research Facilitates:
Conserving animal genetic resources Facilitated by:
Certifying forestsCombating deforestationInforming about rainforestsUsing rainforest sustainablyPreserving old growth forestsManaging tropical forest areasDeveloping agro-biodiversity businessesIncreasing community management of forests Organizations:
Nordic Group for Management of Genetic Resources of Trees World Agroforestry Centre Center for International Forestry Research ASEAN Forest Tree Seed Centre Project References:
McNeely, Jeffrey A and Vorhies, Frank: Economics and Conserving Forest Genetic Diversity Subjects:
Resources → Resources Biosciences → Genetics
Biosciences → Evolution and species
Agriculture, Fisheries → Forestry
Conservation → Conservation
Type Classification:
C: Cross-sectoral strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
