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State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources Thematic Studies: Process and Progress Judy Loo Bioversity International Coordinator, Forest and Other Wild Plant Resources.. Thematic Studies for State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources: Process • Background information on important issues associated with the status of forest genetic resources. • Intended to complement country reports as a separate process • List of themes was developed and refined in several consultative meetings • Volunteers were sought to contribute to writing the background papers with invitations to experts in all regions. • Reduced list – themes with volunteer writers Thematic studies for SOW-FGR: Indicative list Subject Rationale Scope 1 Indicators of forest genetic diversity, erosion and vulnerability Lack of indicators at global and national levels that are scientifically sound, realistic and policy relevant, for defining baseline and for monitoring Review of existing knowledge, experience and efforts to suggest the way forward to develop appropriate indicators 2 Understanding genetic Subject Indicators of forest genetic diversity1of tropical species diversity, erosion and in naturalvulnerability forests 2 Understanding genetic diversity of tropical species in natural forests Knowledge on life-history traits Lack and of indicators at globaldiversity and national levels that are genetic is lacking scientifically sound, realistic and policy relevant, for orbaseline inadequate for most species defining and for monitoring Knowledge on life-history traits and genetic diversity is to define and implement lacking or inadequate for most species to define and implement conservation strategies conservation strategies 3 New technologies and approaches to support conservation of FGR Many forest species are difficult to conserve in situ and/or ex situ, because of their biological characteristics (i.a. recalcitrant-intermediate seeds) and management context 3 New technologies and approaches to support conservation of FGR Rationale Many forest species are difficult to conserve in situ and/or ex situ, because of their biological characteristics (i.a. recalcitrantintermediate seeds) and management context Review and syntheses of Review of existing knowledge, experience and efforts available knowledge and to suggest the way forward to develop appropriate experience. Proposal of indicators Review and syntheses of available knowledge and research programmes to experience. Proposal of research programmes to improve knowledgeknowledge on genetic diversityon of priority improve genetic species. diversity ofandpriority Review of knowledge experience.species. Assessment of Scope technologies available and their effectiveness for conservation in situ and ex situ of genetic resources of priority species, and suggest the way forward Review of knowledge and experience. Assessment of technologies available and their effectiveness for conservation ex situ of genetic resources of priority species, and suggest the way forward Thematic studies for SOW-FGR: Indicative list Subject Rationale Scope 4 Use and transfer of FGR Transfer and exchange are regulated under international agreements, which, in some cases, can result in constraints for programmes to improve Rationale Lack of indicators aton, globaland and national levels that are knowledge to develop scientifically sound, realistic and policy relevant, for defining baseline and for monitoring FGR Review of legal and phytosanitary frameworks, schemes for the transfer of reproductive material, their implementation and impact on transfer of FGR. Recommendations Scope of existingsafe knowledge, experience and of efforts toReview facilitate movement FGR Subject 1 Indicators of forest genetic diversity, erosion and vulnerability 2 Understanding genetic diversity of tropical species in natural forests 3 New technologies and 5 FGR role in adaptation to approaches to support conservation FGR biotic and abioticoffactors, with a focus on climate change Knowledge on life-history traits and genetic diversity is lacking or inadequate for most species to define and implement conservation strategies Many forest species are difficult to conserve in situ and/or to suggest the way forward to develop appropriate indicators Review and syntheses of available knowledge and experience. Proposal of research programmes to improve knowledge on genetic diversity of priority species. Review of knowledge and experience. Assessment of technologies available and their effectiveness for conservation in situ and ex situ of genetic resources of priority species, and suggest the way forward The FGR is generally Resilience and resistance. FGR in ex situ, role becauseof of their biological characteristics (i.a. recalcitrant-intermediate seeds) and management context acknowledged, but needs to be mitigation and adaptation to climate better characterised FGR and change vulnerability of species to biotic and abiotic events and process. Thematic studies for SOW-FGR: Indicative list Subject Rationale 7 Use of FGR in decentralised development for food security, poverty reduction and livelihood improvement Decentralised/local management of forest resources is gaining importance, involving new approaches and technologies in management of FGR. The experience gained in this new area is useful to synthesise Subject 1 Indicators of forest genetic diversity, erosion and vulnerability 2 Understanding genetic diversity of tropical species in natural forests 9 Effects of management 3 New technologies and practices on forest genetic approaches to support diversity conservation of FGR Rationale Lack of indicators at global and national levels that are scientifically sound, realistic and policy relevant, for defining baseline and for monitoring Knowledge on life-history traits and genetic diversity is lacking or inadequate for most species to define and implement conservation strategies It is generally acknowledged that Many forest species are difficult to conserve in situ and/or silvicultural practices influence the genetic ex situ, because of their biological characteristics (i.a. recalcitrant-intermediate seeds) and management context structure of the species. Knowledge available on some species and silvicultural systems should be synthesised and efforts expanded to cover a broader array of key species and situations. Scope Experience and results in local, participatory conservation and improvement of species for different uses. Analyses of successes and failures. Role and capacity of stakeholders (public and private Scope sectors, communities, etc). Review of existing knowledge, experience and efforts to suggest the way forward to develop appropriate Identification of needs and gaps. indicators Review and syntheses of available knowledge and experience. Proposal of research programmes to improve knowledge on genetic diversity of priority species. Review and synthesise available Review of knowledge and experience. Assessment of experience and knowledge. technologies available and their effectiveness for conservation in situ and of ex situ of genetic resources offor Identification gaps. Proposals priority species, and suggest the way forward action concerning key species and management systems. Thematic studies for SOW-FGR: Indicative list Subject Rationale Scope 10 Use of native species in biodiversity restoration and management There is a renewed interest for the use of native species in i.a. ecosystem and landscape restoration, agroforestry systems and spatial combination with high yielding planted forests for maintenance of overall biodiversity. The experience gained is useful to review and synthesize for further development. Review and syntheses of experience and results. Analysis of successes and failures in the different systems. Definition of best practices. Identification of needs and gaps. Subject Rationale Scope approaches to support conservation of FGR ex situ, because of their biological characteristics (i.a. recalcitrant-intermediate seeds) and management context 11 History1of use of There manyLack cases, where geographical studies i.a. human pressures of indicators at global and national levels that are Case Review of existingon knowledge, experience and efforts on Indicators forest are genetic realistic and policy relevant, for to suggest the way forward to develop appropriate diversity, erosion and and management distribution andscientifically genetic sound, patterns of forest species Mediterranean forests and their impact on defining baseline and for monitoring indicators vulnerability of forest 2 Understanding were influencedKnowledge by human activities and policies, FGR, African agroforestry parklands, on life-history traits and genetic diversity is Review and syntheses of available knowledge and genetic inadequate for most species to define experience. Proposal resourcesdiversity and of tropical whichspecies are interesting present to illustrate theand Pinus pinea, etc.of research programmes to in lacking orto implement conservation strategies improve knowledge on genetic diversity of priority impact onnatural FGR forests historical dimension of FGR management species. forest species 3 New technologies and (contribution to Many Chapter 1). are difficult to conserve in situ and/or Review of knowledge and experience. Assessment of 12 Trends in management of FGR by the private/corporate sector The role of the private sector (from local communities and smallholders to corporate companies) in management of FGR is increasing. Current and potential impact of this trend should be analysed to define actions needed. technologies available and their effectiveness for conservation in situ and ex situ of genetic resources of priority species, and suggest the way forward and their Corporate priorities and policies consequences: i.a. short term vs. long term, productivity vs. diversity, short life span, volatility of corporate investment and potential threats due to discontinuity. Management of FGR by local communities. Capacity. Role of public sector. Recommendations. Thematic Studies: Progress Indicators of forest genetic diversity, erosion and vulnerability Coordinator: Lars Graudal, Denmark Key contributors: Bruno Fady, INRA, France; Zohra Bennadji, Uruguay; Bioversity International Progress: • Outline and abstract prepared • Information is being assembled 2. Understanding genetic diversity of tropical species in natural forests Coordinator: Stephen Cavers; Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Midlothian, Scotland Progress: • Outline and abstract drafted • Writing team assembled 3. New technologies and approaches to support conservation of FGR (ex situ) Coordinator: Hugh Pritchard, Kew Gardens Seedbank, UK Progress: • Outline and abstract prepared • Writing team being assembled 4. Use and transfer of Forest Genetic Resources Coordinators: Jarkko Koskella and Barbara Vinceti, Bioversity International Progress: • Background paper written for FAO Genetic Resources Commission (2009), on web ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/meeting/017/ak565e.pdf 5. Forest Genetic Resources role in adaptation to biotic and abiotic factors, with a focus on climate change Coordinators: René Alfaro, Canadian Forest Service; Yousry El-Kassaby, Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada; and Bioversity International, Rome, Italy Progress: • Background paper on FGR and climate change requested by the Commission on Genetic Resources for July meeting completed • Outline and abstract prepared for full thematic study and writing assignments made 7. Use of FGR in decentralised development for food security, poverty reduction and livelihood improvement Coordinators: Ian Dawson and Ramni Jamnadass, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Progress: • Outline and abstract developed • Writing team assembled 9. Effects of management practices on forest genetic diversity Coordinator: Wickneswari Ratnam, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Progress: • Outline and abstract developed • Writing team assembled 10. Use of native species in biodiversity restoration and management Coordinator: Michele Bozzano, Bioversity International Progress: • Outline and abstract developed • Writing team being assembled History of use and management of forest resources and impact on FGR Coordinator: Fulvio Ducci Searching for co-writers and information. 12. Trends in management of FGR by the private/corporate sector Coordinator: Yongqi Zheng Chinese Academy of Forestry Progress: • Outline developed • Looking for additional contributors. Timelines Call for contributors Groups organized Outlines prepared Writing assignments September 23, 2010 October 31, 2010 December 31, 2010 January 31, 2011 … : (writing, meeting, editing, review) : Final documents drafted March 31, 2012 Early 2013: Plan to publish series of review papers in special issue of a scientific journal Thank you!