Bringing genetic diversity to the forefront of conservation policy and management

Hoban, Sean M., Hauffe, Heidi C., Perez-Espona, SIlvia, Arntzen, Jan W., Bertorelle, Giorgio, Bryja, Josef, Frith, Katie, Gaggiotti, Oscar E., Galbusera, Peter, Godoy, Jose A., Hoelzel, A. Rus, Nichols, Richard A., Primmer, Craig R., Russo, Isa-Rita ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9504-3633, Segelbacher, Gernot, Siegismund, Hans R., Sihvonen, Marjatta, Vernesi, Cristiano, Vila, Carles and Bruford, Michael William ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6357-6080 2013. Bringing genetic diversity to the forefront of conservation policy and management. Conservation Genetics Resources 5 (2) , pp. 593-598. 10.1007/s12686-013-9859-y

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Abstract

In this essay we explore questions on how to increase the visibility and utility of genetic information for biodiversity managers and policy makers. This is discussed in the light of Aichi CBD Target 13, which for the first time impels signatories to minimise genetic erosion and safeguard genetic diversity. Drawing on qualitative results from a questionnaire sent to European conservation professionals by the ConGRESS Framework 7 Support Action (www.congressgenetics.eu), we summarise our preliminary findings on the attitudes and experiences of European conservation professionals in using genetics. We then discuss the implications of these findings for academics involved in conservation genetics and suggest that a much closer partnership between academic conservation geneticists and conservation practitioners is necessary if the full potential of genetic tools in conservation is to be realised.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Biosciences Sustainable Places Research Institute (PLACES)
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Publisher:	Springer Verlag
ISSN:	1877-7252
Last Modified:	06 Jan 2024 02:50
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/48486

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