FAO has recently published �??Indicators of the genetic diversity of trees
�?? State, pressure, benefit and response�?�, by Lars Graudal and
co-authors. Prepared within the ambit of The State of the World�??s Forest
Genetic Resources, this study reviews issues related to the development
of indicators for tree genetic diversity. It includes a historical
account of the development of science-based indicators for tree genetic
diversity that embrace ecological surrogates for genetic diversity, the
genecological approach, genetic monitoring of management units, the use
of molecular markers, as well as relevant experience from other
organisms and policy processes. It also includes a section on relevant
data, data sources and databases. Finally, the study proposes a set of
four operational indicators for monitoring tree genetic diversity. The
proposed indicators could support efforts towards sustainable forest
management, as well as the development of indicators for the post-2020
global biodiversity framework.

www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cb2492en
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