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Greater Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla grandis) is a true European endemic and although classed as Least Concern for the moment it is declining in most of its range. Photograph © Dana Turoňová. 52
7. Recommendations 7.1 Overview and recommendations for conservation measures This is the first step towards a European Red List of Vascular Plants, providing information on the threat status of 1,826 selected plant species. Plants are of major importance to ecosystems and livelihoods supplying the planet and humankind with essential resources such as oxygen, food and medicines. Aquatic plants are fundamental for the functioning of freshwater ecosystems. Crop wild relatives have a critical role in food security and economic stability, given the growing problem of global food insecurity resulting from climate change and other threats (as well as the global inter-dependence of nations in terms of food security). In order to improve the conservation status of European vascular plants and to halt the loss of diversity, a number of conservation measures are urgently needed. In particular: Integrate European vascular plant conservation actions and requirements into policy and legislation ■■ ■■ ■■ Use this European Red List of Vascular Plants when revising relevant European, regional and national legislation, to improve the conservation status of threatened species. Improve policy measures to reduce the impact of habitat degradation, fragmentation and isolation, in particular related to future urban and tourism development, and to conserve wildlife habitats in Europe, especially the Common Agricultural Policy. Improve the integration of biodiversity and agrobiodiversity conservation activities to ensure better knowledge and implementation. Expand the knowledge base on European vascular plants ■■ ■■ ■■ Conduct further research on threatened European species and ensure the adequate management of their habitats to underpin conservation programmes and identify gaps in conservation actions. Reassess threatened plant species regularly and when new information becomes available. Prioritise fieldwork and data collection for Data Deficient species to determine whether they are in need of conservation attention. ■■ ■■ Establish a co-ordinated system of vascular plant recording and monitoring in every European country to improve future priority assessments and assess the impact of conservation measures and future environmental change. Undertake research on the potential impacts of climate change, which presents a new degree of threat, in particular to food security. Ensure that European vascular plants are appropriately conserved in situ and ex situ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Undertake systematic gap analysis of all threatened and priority species to ensure adequate in situ and ex situ conservation of plant diversity. Draw up Species Action (Recovery) Plans to cover all threatened European vascular plant species. Improve the protection of habitats throughout Europe to include key individual sites and whole landscapes. In particular, protect and manage the network of Important Plant Areas that have been identified in European countries that are not all members of the EU 27 and integrate those sites into the Natura 2000 network, as well as coordinate the establishment of a network of CWR genetic reserves (where possible based on existing Natura 2000 sites). Identify specific geographical and agricultural areas within which there is a need to maintain traditional land management practices such as low intensity grazing. Develop adequate ex situ conservation as a backup measure for threatened species by preserving them in botanic gardens or gene bank collections. Inter- and intra-specific genetic diversity should be systematically taken into account. The material collected should be accessible to plant breeders, conservationists, researchers and other noncommercial stakeholders. Improve capacity-building and awareness ■■ Strengthen the network of European plant experts by providing training and improving communication, including the mobilisation of financial resources. Specialist Groups play a vital role in the plant expert network. 53
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