New OptFORESTS publication explores who shapes Europe’s forest genetic resources

Forest community focusing on FGR and FRM stakeholders. Photo: OptFORESTS / Rogelja et al., 2024.

Mapping forest stakeholders across Europe highlights conflicts and cooperation in conserving genetic diversity, managing reproductive material, and protecting forests under varying governance frameworks.

 A new study published in the open-access journal Trees, Forests and People examines the diverse range of stakeholders involved in managing Europe’s forest genetic resources (FGR) and forest reproductive material (FRM).

The research, conducted by the OptFORESTS team, uses a participatory and systems-thinking approach to identify over 50 types of actors, including researchers, forest managers, policymakers, NGOs, and nursery owners. It explores how these groups interact and influence forest governance.

The paper outlines areas of both alignment and divergence among communities focused on conservation, seed and seedling production, and protected forests. It also discusses how improved collaboration and inclusive governance could support forest resilience in response to climate change and biodiversity loss.
 

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