Responsable : Audra Bullard

Description :

Globally, plant species diversity is fundamental for supporting ecosystem function, landscape resilience, and food security. And yet, plant species diversity is threatened with some of the highest rates of extinction in our world. It is imperative that conservation horticulture methods for propagation and restoration of species are not only developed widely, but are also shared generously to meet the pressing grand challenges we face. As one example, the southeastern U.S. is a global biodiversity hotspot, recognized as such for high rates of endemism and perceived threats to natural ecosystems. Even more significant are diverse plants considered common species that are not tracked through conservation programs but are nearly disappearing before our eyes. This program will share highlights from the State Botanical Garden of Georgia’s efforts to conserve rare species through horticultural interventions and its efforts to make common plants even more commonly available for essential conservation needs that anticipate a growing demand in our communities

Jennifer Cruse-Sanders, PhD is the Director of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia. Her research and applied conservation interests are in the area of plant conservation and restoration, and how human activities impact the persistence, change and survival of native plant species. Through collaborative partnerships, she has helped to build networks for conservation across the southeastern U.S. and develop community sustainability programs to establish native plants and pollinator habitats in greenspaces.

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