1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
  1.2 Objectives
  1.3 Significance of the Study

2. Forest Genetic Resources: Concepts and Importance
  2.1 Definition of Forest Genetic Resources
  2.2 Genetic Diversity in Forest Ecosystems
  2.3 Importance of Forest Genetic Resources in Ecosystem Functioning

3. Conservation Strategies for Forest Genetic Resources
  3.1 In Situ Conservation
      3.1.1 Protected Areas and Forest Reserves
      3.1.2 Seed Orchards and Genetic Reserves
  3.2 Ex Situ Conservation
      3.2.1 Seed Banks and Gene Banks
      3.2.2 Cryopreservation Techniques
  3.3 Community-Based Conservation Approaches
      3.3.1 Indigenous and Local Knowledge Systems
      3.3.2 Participatory Forest Management

4. Utilization of Forest Genetic Resources
  4.1 Tree Breeding and Genetic Improvement Programs
      4.1.1 Selection and Breeding Techniques
      4.1.2 Marker-Assisted Selection
  4.2 Forest Restoration and Reforestation
      4.2.1 Species Selection and Adaptation
      4.2.2 Seed Source and Provenance Selection
  4.3 Non-Timber Forest Products and Medicinal Plants
      4.3.1 Sustainable Harvesting Practices
      4.3.2 Domestication and Cultivation Techniques

5. Challenges and Opportunities in Forest Genetic Resources Conservation and Utilization
  5.1 Threats to Forest Genetic Resources
      5.1.1 Deforestation and Habitat Loss
      5.1.2 Climate Change and Altered Growing Conditions
  5.2 Policy and Governance Issues
      5.2.1 Legal Frameworks and International Agreements
      5.2.2 Institutional Arrangements and Stakeholder Engagement
  5.3 Integration of Traditional Knowledge and Practices
      5.3.1 Indigenous Rights and Intellectual Property
      5.3.2 Collaborative Management Approaches