Forest Trees

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Size: 248 pages, 6 x 9

Publication Year:1991

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Committee on Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural Imperatives, National Research Council
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News reports concerning decline of the world's forests are becoming sadly familiar. Most losses are measured in square kilometers, but a more profound loss cannot be measured. As forests disappear, so do their genetic resources. The genes they possess can ...
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Front Matter	i-xvi
Executive Summary	1-20	(skim)
1 World Forests	21-36	(skim)
2 Multiple Uses of Forest Trees	37-50	(skim)
3 Structure of Genetic Variation	51-72	(skim)
4 Conservation and Management of Tree Genetic Resources	73-98	(skim)
5 Institutions Involved in Managing Tree Genetic Resources	99-128	(skim)
6 Organizing a Global System of Cooperation	129-138	(skim)
References	139-146	(skim)
Appendix A: Forest Tree Species Used in Breeding or Testing Activities	147-160	(skim)
Appendix B: Literature Survey of Threatened Provenances or Species	161-182	(skim)
Appendix C: Sources of Seed for Research	183-200	(skim)
Glossary	201-206	(skim)
Abbreviations	207-208	(skim)
Authors	209-212	(skim)
Index	213-230	(skim)

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News reports concerning decline of the world's forests are becoming sadly familiar. Most losses are measured in square kilometers, but a more profound loss cannot be measured. As forests disappear, so do their genetic resources. The genes they possess can no longer aid in their adaptation to a changing environment, nor can they be used to develop improved varieties or products.
This book assesses the status of the world's tree genetic resources and management efforts. Strategies for meeting future needs and alternatives to harvesting natural forests are presented. The book also outlines methods and technologies for management, evaluates activities now under way, and makes specific recommendations for a global strategy for forest management.

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