Forest conservation genetics: principles & practice

Effective management of forest genetic resources is a key element in future forest conservation. Genetic diversity is essential for both the long-term stability and the short-term productivity of forest ecosystems. This book consists of 22 chapters and is divided into five parts. It integrates genetic, ecological and socioeconomic information. It also includes, as a CD-ROM, the population genetics software package POPGENE.

Basic principles. Genetic processes. Threats to in situ genetic conservation. Domestication and ex situ conservation. Monitoring, socioeconomics and policy.