The first topic in lesson 4 reviews climate change, which is predicted to make forests more vulnerable and in turn a threat to genetic diversity.
The effects of climate change have highlighted the vital need to effectively manage genetic diversity, as it is key for forest resilience
How can we prepare our forests for climate change?
Incorporating seed sourced from climates that are predicted to match our future local climate and allowing these genetics to mix with local populations may produce offspring that have greater diversity and a greater chance to adapt.