We have > 100 members, from > 25 countries on 6 continents, including seed bank managers, academic researchers, conservation practitioners, national and international coordinators, and other specialists from around the world.
The mission of the Seed Conservation Specialist Group is to promote seed conservation by providing a network for knowledge-sharing in different ecosystems around the world, and aiding in prioritization, capacity building, and development of best practices.
The SCSG focuses on assessing global seed conservation needs to develop a global overview of best practices, building a diverse network of seed conservation experts, and communicating the relevance of seed conservation for saving plant species from extinction.
SCSG assesses knowledge gaps to develop global guidelines for using seeds in species conservation.
To inform conservation efforts, SCSG assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Learn about SCSG’s work and results in 2023.
Previous reports:
SCSG Annual Report 2022
SCSG Annual Report 2021
SCSG Annual Report 2020
SCSG Annual Report 2019
SCSG Annual Report 2018
SCSG Annual Report 2016-2017
Allanblackia seeds. Credit: IUCN
Buddhist monk (bhante) and local herbal healer (boiddo) plant the first seedling in the plantation garden. Credit: IUCN Bangladesh.
Mangrove seedlings. Credit: IUCN.
