Dynamic conservation of forest genetic resources (FGR) means maintaining the genetic diversity of trees within an evolutionary process and allowing generation turnover in the forest. We assessed the network of forests areas managed for the dynamic conservation of FGR (conservation units) across Europe (33 countries). On the basis of information available in the European Information System on FGR (EUFGIS Portal), species distribution maps, and environmental stratification of the continent, we developed eco geographic indicators, a marginality index, and demographic indicators to assess and monitor forest conservation efforts. We detected a poor coincidence between FGR conservation and other biodiversity conservation objectives within this network. We identified 2 complementary strategies: a speciesoriented strategy in which national conservation networks are specifica lly designed for key target species and a site oriented strategy in which multiple target units include socalled secondary species conserved within a few sites. The network is highly unbalanced in terms of species representation, and 7 key target species are conserved in 60% of the conservation units. We performed specific gap analyses for 11 tree species, including assessment of eco geographic, demographic, and g netic criteria. For each species, we identified gaps, particularly in the marginal parts of their distribution range, and found multiple redundant conservation units in other areas. The Mediterranean forests and to a lesser extent the boreal forests are underrepresented. Monitoring the conservation efficiency of each unit remains challenging; however, (2% of the conserved populations seem to be at risk of extinction. On the basis of our results, we recommend combining species oriented and site oriented strategies.
F.15 Development of a new information system/databases
COBISS.SI-ID: 3506854Coordination and submission of a report / deliverable (1.2) on finalization of purchase of new research infrastructure at SFI, preparation of SOPs (COBISS.SI-ID 3814822, COBISS.SI-ID 3814566, COBISS.SI-ID 3814310, COBISS.SI-ID 3814054, ...), establishment of an open access repository SciVie, 5 employments, 15 mobilities - scientific secondments abroad, 11 trainngs goven by foreign scientists at SFI, organization of a scientific meeting, rise of visibility of SFI, slovenian forestry and scientific results.
D.01 Chairing over/coordinating (international and national) projects
COBISS.SI-ID: 3622310Computer program Forest protection (VG) is the central part of electronic system for forest protection in Slovenia. VG is a tool for yearly reports of the regional and central units of the Slovenian Forestry Service, other reports and data analysis for the field of forest protection.
F.11 Development of a new service
COBISS.SI-ID: 3565478An emissions inventory that identifies and quantifies a country's primary anthropogenic sources and sinks of greenhouse gases is essential for addressing climate change. This inventory adheres to both: a comprehensive and detailed set of methodologies for estimating sources and sinks of anthropogenic greenhouse gases, and a common and consistent mechanism that enables Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to compare the relative contribution of different emission sources and greenhouse gases to climate change.
F.30 Professional assessment of the situation
COBISS.SI-ID: 4140904Forests have a potential to provide the public with a number of different goods. Their actual provision depends upon the demand expressed by different stakeholder groups. To comply with the expressed needs for the provision, forest managers have to define management objectives and implement management measures. However, limited financial resources designated for forest management and possible conflicts between different stakeholders often oblige forest managers to make tradeoffs. To define the importance of specific goods, interaction with stakeholder groups is one of the key features. In case of large stakeholder groups, like the general public, opinion pools can be used to obtain the information needed to make the necessary decisions. In the paper we present the relative importance of fire prevention measures in comparison to recreation, water purification, and animal and plant diversity in Slovenia. This information was obtained by conducting a choice modelling experiment. The results of the study show that the general public does not consider fires as an important threat to Slovenian forests and that fire prevention is less important than provision of other forest goods, considered in the study. At the same time, respondents believe that fire prevention measures in Slovenian forests are not adequate.
F.24 Improvements to existing system-wide, normative and programme solutions, and methods
COBISS.SI-ID: 3526054