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Compendium Vol. 5 No. 1: The ecological role of native plants bio4climate.org 6 facts
perspectiveTraditional conservation approaches, such as setting aside national parks or protecting specific species based on rarity, can have trade-offs for non-target species and may fail to protect ecosystem function.
claimSteen et al. (2017) state that the "evolutionary community" concept can "help us understand what many conservation and restoration efforts are trying to accomplish," emphasizing that interspecies interdependence is a key concept for conservation and that efforts should focus less on individual species and more on interactions among species.
perspectiveConservation efforts should shift focus from individual species to interaction networks to achieve goals related to biodiversity, ecosystem processes, and landscape-scale delivery of ecosystem services, as proposed by Harvey et al. (2017).
quoteSteen et al. (2017) state that treating communities as entities formed over evolutionary time "allows for a philosophical platform to help us understand what many conservation and restoration efforts are trying to accomplish."
claimThe Native Plant Society of Oregon argues that while the use of native species is an accepted tenet of conservation, the term 'native' is not well understood and requires clarification.
quoteSteen et al. (2017) stated: "help us understand what many conservation and restoration efforts are trying to accomplish".
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 3 facts
referenceBorelli T, Hunter D, Powell B, Ulian T, Mattana E, Termote C, Pawera L, Beltrame D, Penafiel D, Tan A, and Taylor M proposed an integrated conservation approach to secure wild food plants for food security and nutrition in an article published in Plants in 2020.
claimInvestigating the public health and socio-economic roles of Wild and Semi Wild Edible Plants (WEPs), specifically their contribution to dietary diversity and market potential, can inform livelihood diversification and conservation incentives.
perspectiveThe patterns of wild edible plant knowledge in the Shabelle Zone underscore the need for inclusive conservation and education programs that engage men, women, and youth.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com Jul 29, 2025 2 facts
referenceAdmasu, M. and Yohannes, M. published 'Important medicinal plants of Ethiopia: Uses, knowledge transfer and conservation practices' in 2021, which covers medicinal plant usage and conservation in Ethiopia.
claimCultivation efforts help reduce pressure on wild plant populations, thereby assisting in their conservation.
How Does the Moon Affect Marine Life Behavior? | Scuba Diving scubadiving.com Dec 15, 2021 1 fact
claimDavid Shiffman has spoken to thousands of people globally regarding marine biology and conservation.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 1 fact
claimEthnobotanical documentation, pharmacological research, and the conservation of culturally significant taxa are important for preserving traditional knowledge.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the mountainous ... link.springer.com Oct 4, 2024 1 fact
referencePrance et al. (1987) discussed quantitative ethnobotany and the case for conservation in Amazonia, published in 'Conservation Biology'.
Editorial: Local, traditional and indigenous food systems in the 21st ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimAhmed et al. suggest that more research is needed to discern how climate change impacts wild food environments, alongside greater conservation efforts and place-based education on wild food procurement.
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 1 fact
claimDeveloping sustainable cultivation practices, promoting ethical wild harvesting, and establishing protected areas for conservation are crucial steps toward ensuring the long-term availability of medicinal plants.
To the Moon and Back: How Lunar Cycles Shape Earth's Wildlife nathab.com May 28, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveProtecting species that rely on lunar rhythms is critical for conservation.
“The Old Foods Are the New Foods!”: Erosion and Revitalization of ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceNancy J. Turner and Fikret Berkes published 'Developing resource management and conservation' in Human Ecology in 2006.
Medicinal plants meet modern biodiversity science - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceChen et al. discuss the problems, progress, and prospects regarding the conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants in the article 'Conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants: problems, progress, and prospects'.