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The genus Dalbergia, comprising approximately 80 species in the Asia–Pacific region, includes valuable timber species known as Asian rosewoods. Highly prized for their dense, decorative wood, most of them face threats from overexploitation, illegal logging, and habitat loss, exacerbated by high market demand and slow growth rates. Conservation is complicated by cross-border distributions, regulatory variations, and the difficulty in distinguishing species, which prompted the inclusion of rosewoods in CITES Appendix II, with specific exemptions for D. sissoo. Regional collaboration is vital for conservation and sustainable use, leveraging advances in forest genetic resource research, such as diversity assessments, DNA barcoding, and genomic studies. Strategies include genetic conservation, capacity building, community engagement, and germplasm exchange. Challenges include uneven research capacities, regulatory hurdles, and tackling illegal trade. Strengthened partnerships, harmonised regulations, and sustainable management practices are essential to conserving Dalbergia species, ensuring their ecological and economic contributions across Asia.

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Effective Conservation of Asian Rosewoods (Dalbergias) and Their Genetic Resources Through Regional Collaboration

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    2025年

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  • Riina Jalonen,
  • Ida Theilade,
  • Ida Hartvig,
  • Tin Hang Hung,
  • John MacKay,
  • Vivi Yuskianti,
  • Chaloun Bounithiphonh,
  • Hannes Gaisberger,
  • Huang Ping,
  • Syneath Sreng,
  • Zheng Yongqi,
  • Rekha R. Warrier

摘要

The genus Dalbergia, comprising approximately 80 species in the Asia–Pacific region, includes valuable timber species known as Asian rosewoods. Highly prized for their dense, decorative wood, most of them face threats from overexploitation, illegal logging, and habitat loss, exacerbated by high market demand and slow growth rates. Conservation is complicated by cross-border distributions, regulatory variations, and the difficulty in distinguishing species, which prompted the inclusion of rosewoods in CITES Appendix II, with specific exemptions for D. sissoo. Regional collaboration is vital for conservation and sustainable use, leveraging advances in forest genetic resource research, such as diversity assessments, DNA barcoding, and genomic studies. Strategies include genetic conservation, capacity building, community engagement, and germplasm exchange. Challenges include uneven research capacities, regulatory hurdles, and tackling illegal trade. Strengthened partnerships, harmonised regulations, and sustainable management practices are essential to conserving Dalbergia species, ensuring their ecological and economic contributions across Asia.