Fiona L. Giacomini
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Fiona L. Giacomini has a total of 7 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Barbara Vinceti
Bioversity International, Rome, Italy
1 shared publication - Chris Kettle
Bioversity International Rome Italy
1 shared publication - David F. R. P. Burslem
University of Aberdeen
1 shared publication - Ennia Bosshard
Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus Penryn UK
1 shared publication - John A. Prempeh
School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Cruickshank Building, St. Machar Drive, Aberdeen AB24 3UU, UK
1 shared publication - Marius Rodrigue Mensah Ekué
Bioversity International, s/c IITA, Yaoundé, Cameroun
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Seeding African Forest and Landscape Restoration: Evaluating Native Tree Seed Systems in Four African Countries
Commitments to Forest and Landscape Restoration are rapidly growing and being implemented globally to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. Restoration initiatives largely based on tree planting necessitate an increased supply of high-quality and suitably adapted tree planting material. We evaluated the native tree seed supply systems in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, and Kenya, four countries with large commitments to increase tree cover. We applied an established indicator framework to assess the adequacy of any current tree seed system to meet national needs. The study aimed to analyse (i) how well-established the native tree seed supply systems are, (ii) how public and non-public actors differ regarding the perception of existing seed systems, and (iii) the main barriers to strengthening current seed systems. Our findings identified significant gaps in the native tree seed supply systems of the four countries, arising particularly from shortfalls in the enabling environment. We found a lack of involvement of local community members in the seed systems, with a crucial need for strengthening policy, capacity building and investment in seed systems. We propose a multi-stakeholder approach and the application of online tools to improve seed systems to meet the demand for high-quality native tree seeds.
Open AccessSeeding African Forest and Landscape Restoration: Evaluating Native Tree Seed Systems in Four African Countries
Commitments to Forest and Landscape Restoration are rapidly growing and being implemented globally to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. Restoration initiatives largely based on tree planting necessitate an increased supply of high-quality and suitably adapted tree planting material. We evaluated the native tree seed supply systems in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, and Kenya, four countries with large commitments to increase tree cover. We applied an established indicator framework to assess the adequacy of any current tree seed system to meet national needs. The study aimed to analyse (i) how well-established the native tree seed supply systems are, (ii) how public and non-public actors differ regarding the perception of existing seed systems, and (iii) the main barriers to strengthening current seed systems. Our findings identified significant gaps in the native tree seed supply systems of the four countries, arising particularly from shortfalls in the enabling environment. We found a lack of involvement of local community members in the seed systems, with a crucial need for strengthening policy, capacity building and investment in seed systems. We propose a multi-stakeholder approach and the application of online tools to improve seed systems to meet the demand for high-quality native tree seeds.