Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53510#.VMcrWizQrzE Author(s) Davorin Kajba * , Ivan Andrić Affiliation(s) Department of Forest Genetics, Dendrology & Botany, University of Zagreb, Croatia . ABSTRACT Conservation of genetic diversity of forest tree species represents the foundation for sustainable forest management and preservation of natural structure of forest stands in Croatia. Diversity of geographical regions in Croatia has generated various ecological conditions and thus diverse forest communities which are directly affected by habitat degradation, various anthropogenic effects like pollution of air and water, excessive use of certain more valuable species of forest trees and by the increasing impact of global climatic changes. The need for conservation of genetic diversity is related to the species pertaining to social broadleaves—the prevailing species in terms o...
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