Organizer: Institute of Forest Genetic and Tree Breeding

Venue: Institute of Forest Genetic and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore

Topics:

• To build and strengthen the FGR network at regional/national level involving all stakeholders
• To develop a network to benefit the stakeholders for long term conservation of FGR's exchange of information, data building, documentation, coordinate research and development and capacity building, thereby making FGR conservation a successful national effort and endeavour
• To identify roles and responsibilities of networking partners and to chalk out a clear road map for FGR management
• To examine possibilities for a National Bureau of Forest Genetic Resources in the Country

Description:

The sustainable management of Forest Genetic Resource (FGRs) is a primary global concern today, more as we observe the year of 2011 as the International year of Forest. FGRs represent the genetic variation in trees of potential or present benefits to humans. The richness of the forest resource is indicated by the wide genetic variability stored in it. Owing to several threats - anthropogenic, biotic and abiotic stress, valuable FGRs are being eroded at an accelerated rate. In a country like India with vast natural resource and diversity, the extent of effort required for FGR conservation is enormous in view of sustaining the productive values of forests, for maintaining the health and vitality of forest ecosystems roles. To reduce the direct pressure on forests, to maintain the quality of forests and at the same time to reap substantial benefits, it becomes indispensable to strike a balance between conservation and sustainable use of FGRs.

Last date for submission of extended abstracts: 23rd February 2011

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Contact Details:
Dr. K.Palanisamy
Scientist - F and Head, Seed Technology Division,
P.B.No.1061, Forest Campus, R.S.Puram,
Coimbatore - 641 002
Tel: 91 422 2484192
Email: palanisamy@icfre.org
Website: http://ifgtb.icfre.gov.in/