Are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose? An analysis of four Asian countries

High-quality, suitably adapted tree seed at volume is a key component for the implementation and long-term success of forest landscape restoration (FLR). We analysed the tree seed systems in four Asian countries—the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and India—which have committed to restore in total...

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Autores principales: Bosshard, Ennia, Jalonen, Riina, Kanchanarak, Tania, Yuskianti, Vivi, Tolentino, Enrique L., Warrier, Rekha R., Krishnan, Smitha, Dzulkifli, Dzaeman, Thomas, Evert, Atkinson, Rachel, Kettle, Christopher J.
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Publicado: MDPI 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116441
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author Bosshard, Ennia
Jalonen, Riina
Kanchanarak, Tania
Yuskianti, Vivi
Tolentino, Enrique L.
Warrier, Rekha R.
Krishnan, Smitha
Dzulkifli, Dzaeman
Thomas, Evert
Atkinson, Rachel
Kettle, Christopher J.
author_browse Atkinson, Rachel
Bosshard, Ennia
Dzulkifli, Dzaeman
Jalonen, Riina
Kanchanarak, Tania
Kettle, Christopher J.
Krishnan, Smitha
Thomas, Evert
Tolentino, Enrique L.
Warrier, Rekha R.
Yuskianti, Vivi
author_facet Bosshard, Ennia
Jalonen, Riina
Kanchanarak, Tania
Yuskianti, Vivi
Tolentino, Enrique L.
Warrier, Rekha R.
Krishnan, Smitha
Dzulkifli, Dzaeman
Thomas, Evert
Atkinson, Rachel
Kettle, Christopher J.
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description High-quality, suitably adapted tree seed at volume is a key component for the implementation and long-term success of forest landscape restoration (FLR). We analysed the tree seed systems in four Asian countries—the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and India—which have committed to restore in total over 47.5 million hectares of degraded lands by 2030. We assessed the national seed systems using an established indicator framework, literature review and expert surveys and interviews. Additionally, we surveyed 61 FLR practitioners about their challenges in acquiring seed to understand how the strengths and weaknesses identified at the national level were reflected in FLR projects on the ground. Identified key constraints common to the studied countries are (i) a mismatch between the growing demand for priority native species and the limited seed supply in terms of quantity and quality, (ii) lack of effective quality control for seed of native species and (iii) lack of information about the effects of climate change on native species to guide species selection and seed sourcing and to improve the resilience of restored ecosystems. We discuss options to strengthen seed systems for native tree species both in terms of quality and volume to enable them to effectively respond to the national FLR commitments and make recommendations on promising technical solutions.
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spelling CGSpace1164412025-12-08T09:54:28Z Are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose? An analysis of four Asian countries Bosshard, Ennia Jalonen, Riina Kanchanarak, Tania Yuskianti, Vivi Tolentino, Enrique L. Warrier, Rekha R. Krishnan, Smitha Dzulkifli, Dzaeman Thomas, Evert Atkinson, Rachel Kettle, Christopher J. forest landscape restoration seed systems biodiversity forest genetic resources seeds supply balance seed quality restauración del paisaje forestal sistemas de semillas biodiversidad recursos genéticos forestales calidad de las semillas High-quality, suitably adapted tree seed at volume is a key component for the implementation and long-term success of forest landscape restoration (FLR). We analysed the tree seed systems in four Asian countries—the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and India—which have committed to restore in total over 47.5 million hectares of degraded lands by 2030. We assessed the national seed systems using an established indicator framework, literature review and expert surveys and interviews. Additionally, we surveyed 61 FLR practitioners about their challenges in acquiring seed to understand how the strengths and weaknesses identified at the national level were reflected in FLR projects on the ground. Identified key constraints common to the studied countries are (i) a mismatch between the growing demand for priority native species and the limited seed supply in terms of quantity and quality, (ii) lack of effective quality control for seed of native species and (iii) lack of information about the effects of climate change on native species to guide species selection and seed sourcing and to improve the resilience of restored ecosystems. We discuss options to strengthen seed systems for native tree species both in terms of quality and volume to enable them to effectively respond to the national FLR commitments and make recommendations on promising technical solutions. 2021-11 2021-12-01T11:50:05Z 2021-12-01T11:50:05Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116441 en Open Access application/pdf MDPI Bosshard, E.; Jalonen, R.; Kanchanarak, T.; Yuskianti, V.; Tolentino, E.; Warrier, R.R.; Krishnan, S.; Dzulkifli, D.; Thomas, E.; Atkinson, R.; Kettle, C.J. (2021) Are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose? An analysis of four Asian countries. Diversity 13(11): 575. ISSN: 1424-2818
spellingShingle forest landscape restoration
seed systems
biodiversity
forest genetic resources
seeds
supply balance
seed quality
restauración del paisaje forestal
sistemas de semillas
biodiversidad
recursos genéticos forestales
calidad de las semillas
Bosshard, Ennia
Jalonen, Riina
Kanchanarak, Tania
Yuskianti, Vivi
Tolentino, Enrique L.
Warrier, Rekha R.
Krishnan, Smitha
Dzulkifli, Dzaeman
Thomas, Evert
Atkinson, Rachel
Kettle, Christopher J.
Are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose? An analysis of four Asian countries
title Are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose? An analysis of four Asian countries
title_full Are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose? An analysis of four Asian countries
title_fullStr Are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose? An analysis of four Asian countries
title_full_unstemmed Are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose? An analysis of four Asian countries
title_short Are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose? An analysis of four Asian countries
title_sort are tree seed systems for forest landscape restoration fit for purpose an analysis of four asian countries
topic forest landscape restoration
seed systems
biodiversity
forest genetic resources
seeds
supply balance
seed quality
restauración del paisaje forestal
sistemas de semillas
biodiversidad
recursos genéticos forestales
calidad de las semillas
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116441
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