Scientific networking:
Populus nigra as a pilot species
Jozef TurokSimone Borelli (1999-2001)Jarkko KoskelaMichele BozzanoLidwina Koop
EUFORGEN Secretariat, International Plant Genetic ResourcesInstitute (IPGRI)
(1) Scientific knowledge base
(2) Policy frameworks
(3) Operational arrangements at international level - networking
Forest Genetic Resources: Conservation and Management
Collaborativeconservation efforts
How to make conservation efficient?Simply conserve all what is left? How to sample effectively?How to construct the Noahs Ark?
Poplar cultivation and breeding
Risks and threats
Intra-specificvariation
Objectives:(1) evolutionary potential(2) adaptedness
Why do genetic resources matter?
Scientific knowledge base
Levels and patterns of genetic variation in populations
Gene flow
Introgression
Mating system
Pathogenpopulations
Adaptation processes
scientific approach minimize entry of false hypotheses into the accepted body of biological knowledge
political approach minimize incorrect management decisions (precautionary principle)
Ministerial Conferences on the Protection of Forests Forum for high-level policy dialogue Common instruments and measures for the protection and sustainable management of forests
40 signatory countries including the European Union Strasbourg Resolution S2 (Conservation of forest genetic resources) Vienna Resolution V4 on Forest Biological Diversity:
Support for a continued collaborative action on forest genetic resources in Europe Linking genetic conservation with National Forest Programmes
Forest policy frameworks in Europe
European forest resources
Europe: 175 mio haof which EU 15 113 mio ha
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS): 934 mio ha
Networking as a tool
Bringing together all partners
Implementing international policy initiatives
Mode of operation and not an objective
Priority setting
Avoiding duplication
Creating synergies
Sharing responsibilities and costs
Optimizing use of resources
Working with networks
One of 16 Future Harvest centers of the CGIAR
Networking as a strategic choice andmode of operation Close collaborationwith FAO
IPGRI: international Institute that assists partners look after and use genetic diversity
Collaborative programme among European countries to promote conservation and sustainable use of forest genetic resources Implementation mechanism for MCPFE policy agreements Operates in five-year phases (2000-2004) Fully funded by the participating countries Overseen by the Steering Committee
European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN)
EUFORGEN Mode of operation
Network meeting held
EUFORGEN Activities and outputs
Documentation and information
EUFORGEN Activities and outputs
Conservation strategies and methodologies
EUFORGEN Activities and outputs Exchange and use of genetic materials
database
informationstandards(descriptors)
referenceclones forevaluation
core collection
EUFORGEN Activities and outputs
Public awareness
Facilitating European research
Identification of research needs Formulation of proposals Dissemination of results Adoption and implementation process EU Research Framework Programme:
EUROPOP, FLOOBAR, POPYOMICS and other relevant projects
Established in the framework of a CGIAR regional initiative (1999)
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Nine technical Working Groups
Inter-regional linkages:Central Asia and Caucasus Network
on Plant Genetic Resources
Networking: lessons learned
Added value of networking Mutual feedback science - policy Participation of different partners:
geneticists, ecologists, breeders, forest managers, river managers, non-governmental organizations...
Long-term, integrated strategy
Perspectives
Sharing of responsibilities: Common Action Plan for cross-border networks of in situ conservation units
Focus on supporting implementation at national level
Integration of genetic aspects into normal forest management
Needs for research, capacity building Policy support essential at international,
regional (EU) and national levels
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