Gallo Leonardo A, Marchelli Paula, Chauchard Luis, Peñalba Marcelo Gonzalez
Unidad de Genética Ecológica y Mejoramiento Forestal, INTA Bariloche, CC 277, 8400 Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina.
Conserv Biol. 2009 Aug;23(4):895-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1523-1739.2009.01210.x.
Researchers dealing with conservation subjects usually do not put the results of their work into practice, even when the primary purpose of their research is the preservation of biodiversity. In the South American temperate forests we identified an area with the highest genetic diversity in Argentina of Nothofagus nervosa, one of the most relevant southern beech species. Based on the information of our scientific study and our recommendations, the authorities of Lanin National Park changed the protection status of this area to avoid logging. The new forestry management plans include consideration of "high genetic diversity" in decisions on where logging will be allowed. Results of our initial genetic study induced the analysis of biodiversity at the species and ecosystems levels, which yielded results similar to our genetic studies. A strong connection among researchers and managers from the onset of our study and the awareness of the former about the importance of the implementation of the research work were key to bridging the gap between conservation research and conservation practice.
从事保护课题研究的人员通常不会将其研究成果付诸实践，即便他们研究的主要目的是保护生物多样性。在南美洲温带森林中，我们确定了阿根廷境内遗传多样性最高的一片区域，该区域生长着南美山毛榉属中最具代表性的物种之一——多脉山毛榉。基于我们科学研究的信息及建议，拉宁国家公园管理部门改变了该区域的保护状态，以避免砍伐。新的林业管理计划在决定允许砍伐区域时纳入了对“高遗传多样性”的考量。我们最初的基因研究结果促使我们对物种和生态系统层面的生物多样性进行分析，所得结果与基因研究相似。从研究伊始，研究人员与管理人员之间的紧密联系以及前者对研究成果实施重要性的认识，是弥合保护研究与保护实践之间差距的关键。
