This study reviews the role of genetic considerations in a wide range of ecosystem restoration activities involving trees. It evaluates how different approaches take, or could take, genetic aspects into account, thereby leading to the identification and selection of the most appropriate methods. The study includes a review and syntheses of experience and results, an analysis of successes and failures in various systems, and definitions of best practices including genetic aspects. It also identifies knowledge gaps and needs for further research and development efforts.

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This Special Issue of Forest Ecology and Management presents an editorial and the key findings of seven thematic studies prepared for the first-ever State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources. The content of the Special Issue is freely available from the publisher’s website.

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