Integrated conservation approaches in Sweden – from genetic mapping to restoration
Session 5
Integrated ex/in situ conservation projects have proven successful, not only in restoring viable populations, but also in creating a public interest for biodiversity, hence promoting transformative change. Such projects depend on biological collections, both living and dead, for a number of reasons, for example to establish historical distributions, to verify reasons for species decline or to give access to genetic material of relevant provenance.
This session seeks to bring together geneticists, practitioners and policy makers to discuss the full spectrum of actions required to better understand and safeguard biodiversity in the field as well as in living collections, and make it available for nature restoration and conservation efforts in Sweden. Topics to be covered are:
(1) Monitoring genetic diversity within existing populations;
(2) Seed and gene bank sampling and storage;
(3) Conservation horticulture/breeding and multiplication for restoration and reintroduction; and
(4) The importance of effective partnerships for integrated conservation efforts.
Further information about the session
Open for Abstract submission: Yes, oral
Keywords: Biological collections, Integrated ex/in situ conservation, Nature restoration, Reintroduction, Conservation horticulture
Language: English and Swedish
Time and venue: 15:30-17:00, Natrium
Organisers:
- Gothenburg Global Biodiversity Center (GGBC)
- Region Västra Götaland (VGR)
- Moderator; Mats Havström, Gothenburg botanical garden, VGR