Minister Hackett launches Sustainable Development and Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources 2020-2030
Publication addresses key challenges for sector including Climate change
Looks at how genetic resources and better use of seeds can contribute to forest capacity and adaptability
The Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with responsibility for forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, today launched Sustainable Development and Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources 2020-2030.
Welcoming the publication, which is prepared by members of the COFORD Council’s Forest Genetic Resources Working Group, the Minister said, “Forests are so important in the battle against Climate Change. But they must be healthy, resilient forests. That is why this report is so welcome. It sets out a strategy to ensure factors such as genetic resources and the sustainable supply of seeds are mobilised to increase the adaptive capacity of our forests.”
Minister Hackett launches Sustainable Development and Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources 2020-2030 Looks at how genetic resources and better use of seeds can contribute to forest capacity and adaptability
The Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with responsibility for forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, today launched Sustainable Development and Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources 2020-2030.
Welcoming the publication, which is prepared by members of the COFORD Council’s Forest Genetic Resources Working Group, the Minister said:
“Forests are so important in the battle against Climate Change. But they must be healthy, resilient forests. That is why this report is so welcome. It sets out a strategy to ensure factors such as genetic resources and the sustainable supply of seeds are mobilised to increase the adaptive capacity of our forests.”