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Beech and oak genetic resources in Croatia

Studies of genetic structure in beech and oaks in Croatia are a priority but have started only recently. Croatian institutions are partners of the internetional projects on beech and oak: European Network for the evaluation of the genetic resources of beech for appropriate use in sustainable forestry management (Germany), and Maps of gene diversity of oak provenances (France, Slovenia, Slovakia). Croatia is very interested in being included in the study on conditions for long-term storage of acorns from beech and oak. Theredore, it will be necessary to continue international collaboration with all countries in which beech and oaks occur. The Social Broadleaves Network established by EUFORGEN is a first step. Pedunculate oak, sessile oak and beech, together with fir and spruce, are the most valuable forest tree species in Croatia. Oaks and beech, according to their growing stock and covered are, are the most widespread species. Pure or mixed beech stands are the healthiest, most stable and best-preserved forest ecosystems in Croatia, with the exception of mixture stands with fir and spruce.

beech; oak; genetic resources; Croatia

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