Forest landscape restoration for Asia-Pacific forests
The need for restoring forests is increasing in the Asia-Pacific region considering the extensive areas of degraded forests and lands. In this context, a new approach, called forest landscape…
MorePotential of Tree Populations to Cope with Newly Introduced Pests and Pathogens—Lessons Learned From Forest Health Catastrophes
Emerging diseases often originate from host shifts of introduced pests or pathogens. Genetic resistance of the host to such diseases might be limited or absent due to the lack of coevolutionary…
MoreTime to get moving: assisted gene flow of forest trees
Geographic variation in trees has been investigated since the mid-18th century. Similar patterns of clinal variation have been observed along latitudinal and elevational gradients in common garden…
MoreInterview with APAFRI Executive Secretary
This Month, we spoke to Dr Sim Heok Choh of the Asia Pacific Association of Forestry Research Institutions (APAFRI), a network of 63 organizations across 23 countries in the region, established in…
MoreAsia-Pacific Forestry Week - Nominate a Champion of Asia-Pacific Forests
To help recognize and celebrate success of exemplary contributions to forests and forestry, FAO invites nominations for “Champion of Asia-Pacific Forests” as part of preparations for Asia-Pacific…
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