The Working Group on Mobilizing Support for the Implementation of the Global Plan of Action on Forest Genetic Resources moved ahead in establishing a Regional Training Centre on forest genetic resources, with an international planning workshop held in China 1-3 December. Next steps include establishing a Steering Committee and conducting a survey on training needs to develop the training programme in detail.

The Working Group on Strengthening Tree Seed Programmes conducted a global survey on seed and seedling sources in forest restoration, in collaboration with the forest genetic resources networks in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. The results are being analysed and will be presented at the Asia Pacific Forestry Week, held in February in the Philippines.

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