Sustainable Management of Forest Genetic Resources in Response to Climate Change

Dear Colleagues,

Forest genetic resources (FGRs) are the major carrier of forest biodiversity at the ecosystem, species and within-species levels, and play significant roles in the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. Increasing attention has recently been given to FGRs, in recognition of the resilience of FGRs in adaptation to climate change due to the diversity of FGRs. FGRs also have a role in mitigating climate change because of their high potential for carbon sequestration and storage. The diversity of FGRs allows tree populations to be managed to have high adaptability to climate change, strong resistance to stresses, or the high sequestration and storage of carbon. However, FGRs are facing serious threats from habitat loss caused by the inappropriate management of FGRs, such as deforestation, fragmentation and over exploitation. It is therefore important to understand the mechanisms of FGR diversity in response to climate change, and to develop measures for the sustainable management of FGRs to enhance the capacity of FGRs for mitigation and adaptation.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an overview of recent achievements in the “Sustainable Management of Forest genetic Resources in Response to Climate Change”. We welcome all papers that address issues related to the conservation and management of FGRs, particularly in response to climate change. This Special Issue may cover a broad range of studies in the value chain of FGRs, including inventory, collection and conservation, documentation and database development, as well as evaluation and monitoring. Papers related to FGR management, conservation and sustainable use are welcome.

Dr. Yongqi Zheng
Dr. Ping Huang
Guest Editors

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