European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN) is an international network that supports the conservation and sustainable use of forest genetic resources in

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. The programme’s tasks include to coordinate and promote '' in situ'' and '' ex situ''

conservation Conservation is the preservation or efficient use of resources, or the conservation of various quantities under physical laws. Conservation may also refer to: Environment and natural resources * Nature conservation, the protection and manageme ...

of forest genetic resources, to facilitate the exchange of information, and to increase public awareness of the need to conserve forest genetic resources. EUFORGEN is funded by member countries and operates through working groups formed by experts from across Europe who meet to exchange knowledge, analyse policies and practice, and develop science-based strategies to improve the management of forest genetic resources. EUFORGEN was established in 1994. Its secretariat, hosted by the

European Forest Institute The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organization established by the European states. It has 30 Member Countries, and c. 130 member organizations from 40 different countries working in diverse research fields. EFI provides fore ...

, is located in

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Member countries

There are currently a total of 25 member countries in Europe (January, 2021)

References

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