Why forest genetic resources matter?
Genetic diversity provides the foundation for the survival of tree species, their growth and productivity, and adaptation to a changing environment. It forms the basis for present and future selection and breeding programmes, and contributes food sources for humans and animals, including at times when annual crops fail. To be effective and sustainable, the management of production forests, forest and landscape restoration, ecosystem-based approaches to mitigating climate change and species conservation programmes all need to integrate genetic considerations.
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Established in 2003, the Asia Pacific Forest Genetic Resources Programme (APFORGEN) is a network with a holistic approach to the conservation and management of forest genetic resources in the Asia-Pacific region.
The broad objective of APFORGEN is to promote the management of tropical forest genetic resources more equitably, productively and sustainably in its 15 member countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Strategy 2023-2030: Conserving, restoring and sustainably managing forest and tree genetic resources in Asia and the Pacific
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APFORGEN is a regional programme and network with a holistic approach to the conservation and management of the Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) in the Asia-Pacific region
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