Native fruit tree genetic resources in Japan
The diversity of climate, from subarctic to subtropical, and the complex geological history of Japan have produced a rich biodiversity. The flora includes several hundred species of native woody…
MoreTREE SPECIES IN FOCUS: Aquilaria sinensis
The incense tree (Aquilaria sinensis), endemic to southern China, faces a growing threat to its survival in Hong Kong. Its lightly scented timber is used to make incense sticks. Trade in the tree’s…
MoreSession on Forest Genetic Resources at the IUFRO Regional Congress for Asia and Oceania – Submit your abstract by 15 May
Chinese Academy of Forestry, Seoul National University and Bioversity International are jointly organizing a session entitled “Conserving and utilizing of forest genetic resources in Asia and Oceania:…
MoreInterview With APAFRI Chairperson
Since September 2015, the Asia-Pacific Association of Forestry Research Institutions (APAFRI) is chaired by a true forest genetic resources enthusiast, Dr Jung-Hwan Park who is the Director of the…
MoreAPFNet – Call for proposals
The Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation (APFNet) calls for project proposals related to restoration of degraded forests. In line with APFNet’s mission, proposals…
MoreIUFRO Regional Congress for Asia and Oceania – Call for abstracts now open
The IUFRO Regional Congress for Asia and Oceania 2016, Forests for Sustainable Development: The Role of Research aims at reaching a common understanding about the status and trends of forests and the…
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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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