Contact Sandy Youngkranz arid.chair@sanparksvolunteers.org Scientists have generated a list of priority plant species based on a Red List assessment. The list was reviewed by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), the Millenium Seed Bank, and the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. This was to determine which species are already being conserved in other facilities. A trained nursery team will care for the selected species according to their natural habitat requirements. Once a species is The original tunnel. Succulents being cultivated in the tunnel. adequately established, live specimens of the species will be sent to other facilities for long-term cultivation, and seeds will be sent to the Millenium Seed Bank for storage in seed vaults. This strategy aims to secure the continued existence of these rare and endangered plants. It is anticipated that over 400 species will be conserved in this facility. SANParks Honorary Rangers 2024 105
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