Conserving the genetic diversity of St Helena's threatened endemic flora
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus
VALUE £69,247
WHERE St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Summary
The genetic diversity of St Helena's threatened endemic flora secured as high quality seed collections in long-term storage, representive of wild populations. Capabilities of conservation staff in St Helena to monitor wild plants and manage ex-situ collections
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