Abstract
Gardens and horticulturists play an increasingly important role in plant conservation, both in situ and ex situ. Integrated research and conservation of species intends to work across fields to connect science to conservation practice by engaging actors from different sectors, including gardens. The case of integrated conservation of Quercus brandegeei, a microendemic oak species in Baja California Sur, Mexico, is presented as an example of a collaboration between gardens and academic researchers to create a species-specific conservation plan that incorporates horticultural knowledge.
Highlights
There are many niches to be filled in the world of environmental conservation
Species-specific plant conservation is a niche of environmental conservation that is suited to gardens and horticulturists
Other conservation practitioners often focus on entire ecosystems or landscapes; if an organisation does focus on a particular species, it usually gravitates towards charismatic flagship species, which are almost always animals
Summary
Different organisations dedicate themselves to different missions, such as protecting land, preserving biodiversity and community engagement, among others. On top of this complexity, the conservation landscape is constantly changing and evolving, making it a dynamic field of study and practice. They are not always viewed as conservationists, gardeners and horticulturists play a direct and important role in plant conservation, in collections within their own walls, and globally, through contributions to fundamental research and in situ conservation. Species-specific plant conservation is a niche of environmental conservation that is suited to gardens and horticulturists. Gardens can contribute to such conservation collaborations that extend beyond their borders
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