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State of forest tree genetic resources in Namibia

The second regional training workshop on conservation, management and sustainable utilization of Forest Genetic Resources for Eastern and Southern African countries, 6-10 December 1999, Nairobi, Kenya

Year of publication 2002

Author Nakwezi E. Lusepani and Rusta J.K. Hangula;Forest management Division

Product type Document

Series title Forest Genetic Resources Working Papers

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Forest genetic resources have an irreplaceable value in Namibia, in terms of both economic and social services that they provide. However, the need for sustainable management and utilization of these important resources cannot be over-emphasized.

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