With a PhD from the University of Wales, since 1986 I have been working at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where I am currently Senior Research Leader in Conservation Genetics and Molecular Ecology ...
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IUCN SSC Orchid Specialist Group
Overview and description
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This Group is a global network of experts who volunteer their time and expertise to build a scientific and practical foundation for the conservation of orchids (Orchidaceae) Orchidaceae are the ...
Group leadership
More about the Specialist Group
The OSG was first established in 1984 and now has approximately 200 members from around the world, including many leading scientists, with expertise in the various disciplines that are vital in implementing effective orchid conservation strategies.
The Orchid Specialist Group mission is to assist in international efforts to conserve plant diversity, by providing technical support and encouragement for the development and execution of programmes to study, document, save, restore and manage orchids and their habitats wisely.
Specialist Group work
ORCHID SPECIALIST GROUP GOALS
- Assess the conservation status of orchid species throughout the world;
- Identify conservation priorities for orchid species and their habitats and develop strategies for their conservation;
- Provide expert assistance for the conservation of orchid species diversity
Understand the threats to orchids
Two new subgroups within OSG, are now functioning and making good progress with targets.
OSG on the IUCN Red List
To inform conservation efforts, OSG assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
2022 OSG Annual Report
Learn about OSG’s work and results in 2022.
Previous reports:
OSG Annual Report 2021
OSG Annual Report 2020
OSG Annual Report 2019
OSG Annual Report 2018
OSG Annual Report 2016-2017
At a glance
Official name:
IUCN SSC Orchid Specialist Group
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