Theory and Practice of Plant Translocation for Conservation Purposes
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 82
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Interests: lichens; air pollution; biomonitoring; bioindicators; conservation biology
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Dear Colleagues,
Conservation translocation—the intentional movement of species from one place to another with a primary objective of conservation—may be achieved, e.g., by increasing the number of populations within their natural range, reintroducing species to their former range, or introducing species to sites similar to their original habitat. Successful plant translocations require the use of specialized protocols and techniques that consider a range of biotic and abiotic factors, including species biology and genetics, source and receptor site characteristics, interactions with other organisms, and (micro)climatic and soil conditions. Without careful attention to these elements, translocation efforts are likely to fail. Relevant aspects of translocation science also involve monitoring the success or failure of translocation efforts. Besides plant translocations, works related to taxa with a low degree of implementation in translocation science and practice (e.g., lichenized and nonlichenized fungi, bryophytes, ferns, and deadwood with multi-species communities) are particularly welcome. The goal is to advance both the theory and practice of translocation to achieve more effective and efficient conservation outcomes.
Dr. Luca Paoli
Dr. Luca Di Nuzzo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant translocation
- lichen conservation
- bryophyte conservation
- conservation biology
- in situ and ex situ conservation
- endangered species
- reintroduction protocols
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