The Red List of Acer: revised and extended, was published in September 2020 by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). It gave the conservation status of 158 Acer species. The report shows that one in five maple species (36 species) are at high risk of extinction and in need of conservation action, with 75% of threatened species geographically restricted in the wild. The report highlights that over a third of maple species are subject to loss of habitat as a result of urban development and increased agriculture. Timber harvesting is also a major threat, impacting a quarter of threatened maple species.
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).
