Forest conservation genetics: principles and practice
Abstract
Forest management must be sustainable not only in ecological, economic and social, but also genetic terms. Many forest managers are advocating and developing management strategies that give priority to conserving genetic diversity within production systems, or that recognise the importance of genetic considerations in achieving sustainable management. Forest Conservation Genetics draws together much previously uncollected information relevant to managing and conserving forests. The content emphasises the importance of conserving genetic diversity in achieving sustainable management.
Each chapter is written by a leading expert and has been peer reviewed. Readers without a background in genetics will find the logical sequence of topics allows easy understanding of the principles involved and how those principles may impact on day-to-day forest planning and management decisions.
Citation
Young, A.; Boshier, D.H.; Boyle, T.J. (eds.). (2000). Forest conservation genetics: principles and practice. 352pp. CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Australia. ISBN:0-643-06260-2.