There is renewed interest in the use of native tree species in ecosystem restoration for their biodiversity benefits. Growing native tree species in production systems (e.g. plantation forests and subsistence agriculture) can also ensure landscape functionality and support for human livelihoods. ...
Bozzano, M.
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Jalonen, R.
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Thomas, E.
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Boshier, D.
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Gallo, L.
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Cavers, S.
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Bordacs, S.
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Smith, Pete
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Loo, J.
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[Genetic considerations in ecosystem restoration using native tree species. State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources – Thematic Study.]
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Genetic considerations in ecosystem restoration using native tree species. State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources – Thematic Study.
Forest trees are long-lived species with high genetic diversity that is crucial for their survival,
regeneration and adaptation. However, forest managers and conservationists are often not well informed
about the relevance of genetic aspects to population viability. Lack ...
Boshier, D.
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Bozzano, M.
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Loo, J.
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Rudebjer, P.G.
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Cordero, J.
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[Using case studies for enhancing capacity in managing forest genetic resources]
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Using case studies for enhancing capacity in managing forest genetic resources
Rehabilitation and restoration of forest ecosystems are in growing demand to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and desertification—major environmental problems of our time. Interest in restoration of ecosystems is increasingly translated into strong political commitment to large-scale tree...
Thomas, E.
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Jalonen, R.
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Loo, J.
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Boshier, D.
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Gallo, L.
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Cavers, S.
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Bordacs, S.
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Smith, Pete
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Bozzano, M.
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[Genetic considerations in ecosystem restoration using native tree species]
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Genetic considerations in ecosystem restoration using native tree species
Meeting the multimillion hectare commitments for forest and landscape restoration
(FLR) will require billions of tree seed and seedlings. However, the adequacy of seed
supply in terms of quantity, genetic diversity and quality has received scant attention
in FLR planning. We surveyed 139 FLR proj...
Jalonen, R.
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Valette, M.
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Boshier, D.
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Duminil, J.
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Thomas, E.
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[Forest and landscape restoration severely constrained by a lack of attention to the quantity and quality of tree seed: Insights from a global survey]
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Forest and landscape restoration severely constrained by a lack of attention to the quantity and quality of tree seed: Insights from a global survey
This set of training materials enables teachers and trainers to cover forest genetic resources issues in their courses and increase understanding of how to manage diverse and complex forest and other tree based ecosystems sustainably. The training guide covers practical issues that practitioners ...
Boshier, D.
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Bozzano, M.
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Loo, J.
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Rudebjer, P.G.
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Bioversity International
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[Training guide on forest genetic resources]
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Training guide on forest genetic resources
Although the importance of using local provenance planting stock for woodland production, habitat conservation and restoration remains contentious, the concept is easy to understand, attractive and easy to ‘sell’. With limited information about the extent and scale of adaptive variation in native...
Boshier, D.
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Broadhurst, L.
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Cornelius, J.
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Gallo, L.
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Koskela, J.
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Loo, J.
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Petrokofsky, G.
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St Clair, B.
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[Is local best? Examining the evidence for local adaptation in trees and its scale]
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Is local best? Examining the evidence for local adaptation in trees and its scale
Boshier, D.
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Bozzano, M.
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Loo, J.
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Rudebjer, P.G.
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Jalonen, R.
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[Enhancing capacity in managing forest genetic resources: teaching and learning through case studies]
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Enhancing capacity in managing forest genetic resources: teaching and learning through case studies
Jalonen, R.
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Valette, M.
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Boshier, D.
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[Practices and problems in seed sourcing for forest and landscape restoration: results from a global survey]
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Practices and problems in seed sourcing for forest and landscape restoration: results from a global survey