IUCN COMMISSION GROUP

IUCN SSC Palm Specialist Group

Group leadership

Dr Maria SANIN

Commission Member

More about the Specialist Group

This conspicuous and abundant family occurs in a wide range of ecosystems and habitats. They are often keystone species upon which entire ecosystems depend for food, shelter and services. Because palms are threatened in many habitats throughout the world, the PSG is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of palms.

To conserve palms by developing and implementing programs to save, restore and manage palm species and their habitats.

Specialist Group work

Goals

To assess the conservation status of palm species throughout the world;
To identify conservation priorities for palm species and their habitats and develop strategies for their conservation;
To provide an expert assistance for the conservation of palm species diversity.