Tag Archives: Forests

Tackling the illegal timber trade

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

It is estimated that up to 60% of the tropical wood traded internationally is illegally logged, creating problems for both producing countries and importing countries.Judy Loo, Senior Scientist, Bioversity International’s Forest Genetic Resources Programme, explains how using DNA as a forensic tool could be used to track logs and help identify species’ geographic origin. Continue reading →

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How the conservation and use of the African Cherry tree is helping smallholder farmers

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

As part of lead up to Rio+20, RTCC highlights how the conservation and sustainable use of a tree species is improving the lives of smallholder farmers in Africa. Continue reading →

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Why understanding forest genetic diversity is vital for future options

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Laura Snook, Programme Leader, Forest Genetic Resources Conservation and Use, talks about the need to harness the huge genetic diversity of different tree species if we are to face challenges such as climate change and find sustainable ways to use and conserve it for our future. Continue reading →

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How knowledge of forest genetic diversity can help restore forested landscapes

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

A frequently overlooked risk to the success of forest restoration is inadequate genetic diversity among the seeds of the species planted -read the latest blog post from Bioversity International researcher, Riina Jalonen. Continue reading →

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