Commentary
Best Practice Guidelines for the Reintroduction of Rare Plants from the Center for Plant Conservation
Author(s): Stephanie Anderson*
According to recent estimates, one-fifth of all plant species are thought to be in danger of going extinct in the wild. Reintroduction is one option for protecting many endangered plant species, and it shows great potential, especially when carefully managed by adhering to rules and when monitored over an extended period of time. We examine the Best Reintroduction Practice Guidelines from the Center for Plant Conservation and emphasise key elements for organizing plant reintroductions. Practitioners should examine alternate conservation measures, recognize dangers, and make sure that these threats are not present at any recipient sites before trying reintroductions. Target species and recipient site characteristics must be planned for along with logistical and legal considerations. Establishment and population expansion will be influenced by the careful selection of the founder popula.. Read More»
