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Diversity and conservation of Georgian orchids

12/2003; Publisher: Calamus, CGS Ltd., Editor: Mirian Gvritishvili

ABSTRACT Georgian Society of Nature Explorers “Orchids” in the framework of the “Ecology and Economy in Harmony” program under bp's financial support intends to undertake efforts for protection and conservation of native orchids in Georgia.Orchids are enormously beautiful and sophisticated plants. Almost all native orchid species distributed in Georgia are threatened due to extreme anthropogenic impacts. This book describes general biology of orchids, their diversity and distributional pattern in Georgia. The complete list of species is revised on the base of literature data, herbarium specimens and new findings. The distribution map of orchid species showing hot spots of orchid distribution on 50x50 km2 UTM grids has been elaborated. The first attempt was made to give the status of rare species according to Criteria by IUCN and country responsibilities are determined. Special suggestions are made on conservation needs of orchid species in Georgia.

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