The Dominican Republic’s threatened Magnolias – Magnolia domingensis (CR), M. hamorii (EN) and M. pallescens (EN) – occur in cloud forests, from 1,200-2,080 m above sea level of the island’s central and southeastern parts. The species are at risk of extinction primarily as a result of indiscriminate felling for timber exploitation, forest fires, construction of summer holiday huts, as well as conversion of native forests to land for agriculture and livestock grazing. To address these threats, this integrated conservation action plan was produced by Fundación Para el Mejoramiento Humano (PROGRESSIO) and Jardín Botánico Nacional Dr. Rafael M. Moscoso, in collaboration with BGCI.
Botanic Gardens Conservation International’s work aims to promote and develop a more efficient, cost effective and rational approach to plant conservation in botanic gardens. We will do this by leading and advocating, leading innovative and strategic projects, building plant conservation capacity, and providing funding.
BGCI is an independent organisation registered in the United Kingdom as a charity (Charity Reg. No. 1098834) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 4673175).
