Orchids Conservation assessment

So far, 880 of the species of orchids have been assessed as threatened worldwide, from which 162 species have risk of extinction. However, these numbers are just the tip of the iceberg, as the number of species assessed so far represents 3.14% of the total of species known in this family of plants.

Planta!, in partnership with other organizations, is supporting the IUCN/SSC Cuban Plant Specialist Group to assess the conservation situation of Cuban orchids. Cuba hosts about 315 species of orchids, only 19 have been accurately evaluated.

Knowing the status of orchids populations is the first step toward their conservation.

Habitat restoration

Orchids are so sensible to disturbances that their abundance is often consider an indicator of a healthy ecosystem.
 
Planta! supports and works with local communities and organizations to restore forests and other habitats. Numerous species of orchids and other threatened plant species that are considered to be at risk of extinction are already benefiting from our work. We help local communities to 

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