The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC)
comprises a set of 16 targets to halt the current and continuing loss of plant species, as well as the vegetation and habitats they compose by the year 2010.
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Full text of the GSPC
as a pdf document
Ireland’s National Strategy for Plant Conservation
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The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation - Target 5
Protection of 50 per cent of the most important areas for plant
diversity assured;
Terms and technical rationale:
The most important areas for plant diversity would be identified according to the criteria
including endemism, species richness, and/or uniqueness of habitats, including relict
ecosystems, also taking into account the provision of ecosystem services. They would
be identified primarily at local and national levels. Protection would be assured through
effective conservation measures, including protected areas. Experience from regional
initiatives on important plant areas, as well as a similar approach on important bird areas
suggests that 50% is a realistic target for 2010. In the longer term the protection of all
important plant areas should be assured.
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