Target 8: <i>Ex Situ</i> Conservation


Back to main site GPPC En Espanol Plants2010 Home GPPC Statement Why Plants? Why a Global Partnership for Plant Conservation? GPPC Partners Aim of the Partnership GPPC Working Practices How to Join GSPC Targets Understanding and Documenting Plant Diversity Conserving Plant Diversity Using Plant Diversity Sustainably Promoting Education and Awareness Building Capacity for Conservation National Strategies Ireland South Africa United Kingdom China Cross-National Strategies Botanic Gardens Europe North America News Resources Leaflets for T8 & T14 Events & Meetings Dublin 2005 Dublin Statement Contact Us PlantSearch GardenSearch Sign up to our newsletter:	GPPC > Target 8: Ex Situ Conservation Target 8: Ex Situ Conservation 60 Per Cent of Threatened Plant Species in Accessible Ex Situ Collections, Preferably in the Country of Origin, and 10 Per Cent of them Included in Recovery and Restoration Programmes Currently, over 10,000 threatened species are maintained in living collections (botanic gardens, seed banks, and tissue culture collections), representing some 30% of known threatened species. It is considered that this could be increased to meet the proposed target by 2010, with additional resources, technology development and transfer, especially for species with recalcitrant seeds. Within this target it is suggested that priority be given to critically endangered species, for which a target of 90% should be attained. It is estimated that currently about 2% of threatened species are included in recovery and restoration programmes. Against this baseline, a target of 10% is recommended. Useful Documents Stakeholder Consultation on Target 8: 60% of threatened plant species in accessible ex situ collections, preferably in the country of origin, and 10% of them included in recovery and restoration programmes.(PDF) Contact The GPPC Got some useful resources for this target? Tell us so we can share them on this site. Read more... Find Out More Australian Botanical Databases The Australian National Botanical Gardens and the Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research have compiled lists of databases relating to Australasian flora. The site is also rich with information about plants of Australia, including photographs and horticulture, and about botanic gardens in the area. Internet Directory for Botany: Arboreta and Botanic Gardens A fairly comprehensive listing of gardens and arboreta around the world. Medicinal Plants Conservation Project - Egypt Supported by UNDP and GEF, the MPCP aims “To eliminate the root causes of biodiversity loss and the threats to the conservation and sustainable use of wild Medicinal Plants in Egypt.” Their objectives include the creation of a National Strategy on the Conservation of Medicinal Plants. European Forum on Urban Forestry The European Forum on Urban Forestry is an unique venue where urban forestry professionals meet scientists and policy-makers within the field. The forum meets yearly, hosted by one of the members. The forum is organised by EUFORIC, the European Urban Forest Research and Information Centre. Native Seeds SEARCH Through seed conservation and community interaction Native Seeds/SEARCH works to protect crop biodiversity and to celebrate American Southwestern and northwest Mexico cultural diversity. Today we safeguard 2000 varieties of arid-land adapted agricultural crops. Millennium Seed Bank Project The Millennium Seed Bank Project is an international collaborative plant conservation initiative. This worldwide effort aims to safeguard 24,000 plant species from around the globe against extinction. It has already successfully secured the future of virtually all the UK's native flowering plants. The Royal Horticultural Society Established in 1804, the Royal Horticultural Society is dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. Their goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening.	Journal Articles Developing a PlantNetwork Response to Target 8 of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation July 2005 Global Strategy for Plant Conservation: Refinement of Target 8 June 2003 Target 8: Conserving Threatened Plants and Restoring Plant Diversity Designed for anyone who is in a position to contribute to the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation, this PDF leaflet is intended to raise awareness about Target 8 of the GSPC. Free to download and print yourself, or you can contact BGCI to discuss distribution of large batches. BGCI Plant Search Database The BGCI plant search allows you to research plants in living collections all around the world. It gives cross-referenced information with Red Data Lists, plant images, the International Plant Names Index, Crop Wild Relatives, and the Tree Conservation Database. Have your say! 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