european forest genetic resources programme

Denmark

National Coordinator

Ditte Christina Olrik
Danish Ministry of the Environment, Nature Agency
Gillelejevej 2B
Græsted
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Experts contributing to EUFORGEN working groups

Lars Graudal, (Forest and Landscape, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C), Erik Kjaer, (Forest and Landscape University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C), Ditte Christina Olrik, (Danish Ministry of the Environment, Nature Agency, Græsted)

EUFGIS Focal Point

Ditte Christina Olrik, (Danish Ministry of the Environment, Nature Agency, Græsted)

Management of genetic resources in Denmark

Conservation and utilization of the genetic diversity

Conservation of genetic diversity is done both in situ and ex situ (seed orchards). Though the genetic conservation program, the present genetic resources (diversity) are protected and secured with the purpose of potential future utilisation. Furthermore, conservation of the genetic diversity will ensure the availability of the genetic resources to be utilized for future development of improved genetic material.

The practical utilization of the genetic resources is done through seed sources (seed stands and seed orchards) producing genetic material, an approach which meets the present requirements of owners and society, and which at the same time is capable of adapting to the expected climate change.

Further information

 Click here to see the complete strategy and 5 year action plan on forest genetic resources (in English) (72 KB)

Click at the link below to be guided to the best choice of plant species and provenances at a selected location (covering Denmark, in Danish).
www.plantevalg.dk

Click here for some publications concerning genetics and genetic conservation (some in English, some in Danish)http://www.sl.life.ku.dk/Emner/Skov/Publikationer.aspx?id={0194AB07-FA0E-4D65-8C1E-72A2DF0916D1}

Link to the primary collaborating institute at the University of Copenhagen
http://www.sl.life.ku.dk/