Forests of Southeast Europe Under a Changing Climate. Conservation of Genetic Resources. 2018. (Adv. in Global Change Research). 76 figs. XX, 510 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

Provides a unique regional focus on forest conservation under climate change. This book integrates the different prospective, scientific and practical experience of researchers as well as beneficiaries and stakeholders in the field of forest conservation in Southeast Europe.The book stresses the importance of improving the adaptability of these ecosystems to the impacts of climate change.Gathered around a common idea, the book presents the latest results in forest genetic resources conservation at national and regional level.The chapters are written by experts from: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. The book presents the current state, legal and institutional framework for conservation and management of forest genetic resources, case studies and best practices in the application of different conservation methods and techniques (in situ and ex situ) as well as climate change aspects in this area.