EUFORGEN Technical Guidlines for genetic conservation and use for Mediterranean firs (Abies spp.)

These Technical Guidelines are intended to assist those who cherish the valuable Mediterranean fir genepool and its inheritance, through conserving valuable seed sources or use in practical forestry. The focus is on conserving the genetic diversity of the species at the European scale. The recommendations provided in this module should be regarded as a commonly agreed basis to be complemented and further developed in local, national or regional conditions. The Guidelines are based on the available knowledge of the species and on widely accepted methods for the conservation of forest genetic resources.