FAO Report The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources
COMMISSION ON GENETIC RESOURCES FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 2014 291 pages
Excerpts from Executive Summary

This first The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources constitutes a major step in building the information and knowledge base required for action towards better conservation and sustainable management of FGR at national, regional and international levels.

The report was prepared based on information provided by 86 countries, outcomes from regional and sub-regional consultations and information compiled in thematic studies. It includes:
:: an overview of definitions and concepts related to FGR and a review of their value;
:: a description of the main drivers of change;
:: the presentation of key emerging technologies;
:: an analysis of the current status of FGR conservation, use and related developments;
:: recommendations addressing the challenges and needs.