Genetic diversity to help forests cope with climate change

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Geographical scope	European Union
Keywords	genetic diversity adaptation to climate change

Our forests are vital in the fight against global warming. However, forests are also under growing pressure from climate change effects such as drought, extreme temperatures, pest and disease outbreaks, as well as forest fires and deforestation. Horizon 2020 project GenTree has mapped the genetic diversity of tree populations to identify traits that could make them more resilient and help them survive in a changing climate.

Diverse forests are better equipped to resist climate change and other threats. However, “climate change may be moving too fast for most tree species to adapt”, says GenTree coordinator Bruno Fady from INRAE, France. “This poses a challenge for the future of our forests, their potential for delivering ecosystem services and forestbased products, and their resilience and adaptation to future risks.”

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Publication date:

Tuesday, 13 September, 2022 - 16:15