Multi-actor perspectives on afforestation and reforestation strategies in Central Europe under climate change

Understanding forest genetic diversity and national legislation on trade utilization of reproductive material (FRM) are key aspects for management adapting forests to climate change. Despite concerns about the negative effects change forests, awareness role in adaptation is limited. Adaptive strategies such as afforestation reforestation depend selection appropriate FRM their knowledge among relevant stakeholders. To analyze perceptions forest, conservation, nursery managers six Central European countries practical legislative issues A survey was conducted with structured questionnaires. Around 80% respondents believe Local preferred reforestation. Although conservation perceive importance diversity, almost half them feel unaware it. The majority that seed transfer not adapted Inadequacy policies likely influence Europe.