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Impacts of logging

Studies of the impact of logging on genetic forest resources are rare. It has been assumed that logging activity will reduce the genetic quality of the remaining stands and regeneration. CIFOR is studying in Central Kalimantan whether selective logging practices will change the genetic diversity, or increase inbreeding, and if the magnitude of such changes can be related to the biological characteristics of some tree species.