Conservation of endangered trees in Bahia, Brazil

Conservation of Atlantic Forest’s endangered tree species in southern Bahia, Brazil

Partner: New York Botanical Garden
Years: 2020-2022

The New York Botanical Garden collaborates with Brazilian partners to conserve in situ globally threatened tree species in the Atlantic Coastal Forest in the southern portion of the state of Bahia, Brazil. This region is home to 88 IUCN Red-Listed tree species, and is part of the Atlantic Forest Biodiversity Hotspot. The region targeted is the most critically endangered within the hotspot.

The project will achieve in situ conservation of globally threatened trees in the region by:
1) Locating existing viable populations of globally threatened tree species;
2) Enriching and enlarging populations of globally threatened tree species through replanting with seedlings grown from locally collected seeds; and
3) Increasing awareness of, commitment to, and knowledge and skills for in situ conservation of globally threatened tree species among local stakeholders (landowners, farmers, nurseries, and communities), as well as the international scientific and conservation communities, and the general public.