The publication was prepared based on information provided by 86 countries, outcomes from regional and subregional consultations and commissioned thematic studi

Contributed articles presented at a National Workshop on Forest Genetic Resources held at Bangalore on 18-19 July 2000.

Issues concerning forest genetic diversity; Cases studies from IPGRI's research project; Lessons learned and applicability of reserch outcomes.

News reports concerning decline of the world's forests are becoming sadly familiar. Most losses are measured in square kilometers, but a more profound loss cann