Plant Conservation (6)
Biodiversity - Journal of Life on Earth // Biodiversity is a unique scientific journal, specifically designed to present conservation and research information about the natural world to a broad audience of scientists, educators, policy makers, conservationists, science writers, naturalists, students and the general public. It aims to raise an appreciation and deeper understanding of species, ecosystems, and the interconnectedness of the living world.
British Columbia Conservation Data Centre // The British Columbia Conservation Data Centre (CDC) systematically collects and disseminates information on the rare and endangered plants, animals and plant communities of British Columbia. Online database allows construction of species and plant community lists.
Center for Plant Conservation // The Center for Plant Conservation is dedicated solely to preventing the extinction of America’s imperiled, native flora and is a network of America’s leading botanical institutions. The national office is hosted by the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri and the 33 participating institutions are located throughout the country, from Hawaii to Massachusetts. The Center maintains the National Collection of Endangered Plants, a collection of cultivated plants and seeds of imperiled, native plants in the United States. The Center’s participating institutions work with these imperiled plants off-site and in the wild. In the greenhouse, institution scientists conduct horticultural research and learn how to grow the plants from seed or from cuttings. The Center’s scientists then provide plant material for restoration efforts in the wild. Institution scientists also assist in monitoring populations in the wild, managing habitat and restoring plants to native habitats.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth, Western Australia, conservation genetics laboratory // Within the conservation genetics laboratory, molecular markers such as DNA fingerprinting and DNA sequencing are being used to achieve practical outcomes in native plant conservation, restoration and breeding. Key areas of research include the genetic delineation of provenance for species targeted for restoration or revegetation, the assessment of patterns of mating in natural populations through paternity analysis, the assessment of genetic issues associated with translocation, the application of DNA fingerprinting in plant breeding programs, and the identification of evolutionary relationships from DNA sequences. Practical outcomes are achieved through an integrated approach with the other disciplines within the Science Directorate, as well as through close links with other researchers, industry, community groups and other government agencies. The genetics laboratory also undertakes contract work for external individuals or companies with a requirement for genetic testing.
The Charles Darwin Foundation // Founded in 1959, under the auspices of UNESCO and the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (previously World Conservation Union), the Charles Darwin Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos ecosystems. The Foundation operates the Charles Darwin Research Station to conduct scientific research and environmental education for conservation. The Station has a team of over two hundred scientists, educators, volunteers, research students and support staff from all over the world. The Foundation Secretary General is located in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and maintains close contact with the government to promote Galapagos conservation throughout Ecuador.
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre // The UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre was established in 2000 as the world biodiversity information and assessment centre of the United Nations Environment Programme. The Centre's activities include assessment and early warning studies in forest, dryland, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Research on endangered species and biodiversity indicators provide policy-makers with vital knowledge on global trends in conservation and sustainable use of wildlife and their habitats. Extensive use is made of geographic information systems and other analytical technologies that help to visualise trends, patterns and emerging priorities for conservation action.
