Rare Plant Conservation: Geographical Data Organization BIGC ARCHIVE and the American Museum of

and the American Museum of Natural History

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these absorbing stories argue that the best solutions for sustainably managing tropical forests come from the people who live in them

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Rare Plant Conservation: Geographical Data Organization BIGC ARCHIVE and the American Museum ofAs plant species are increasingly threatened with extinction due to habitat disruption, conservationists recognize the growing importance of site specific information to species preservation. This volume presents 27 papers based on lectures and discussions at a symposium held at The New York Botanical Garden. The need for current information on populations of rare or endangered plants is emphasized. Also included are comprehensive guidelines for the