Year of publication 1997

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Pages 88 p.

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Author Forest management Division

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Product type Book (stand-alone)

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Series title Forest Genetic Resources

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Series number 1020-4431|1014-1049

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Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The present issue of Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) goes to press immediately following the Eleventh World Forestry Congress held in Turkey 13-22 October 1997, which more than 4000 colleagues from 145 countries attended. In regard to the conservation and use of forest genetic resources, the Congress, in its deliberations and report, stressed that action to conserve, manage, sustainably utilize and enhance forest genetic resources is an urgent priority. The lead article in the present issue, whil e focusing on temperate conifers, will provide guidance in the development of in situ strategies also in other ecological zones. In addition, FGR No. 25 includes a number of additional notes and articles from colleagues in all regions of the world.

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Language English

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Also available in:

• French
• Spanish

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