More than 20% of Earth's plant species found only on islands and time is running out to save them

A study in Nature reveals that islands, covering just 5.3% of the planet's land, harbor 21% of the world's plant biodiversity. Urgent conservation action is needed as island plants face extinction risks from invasive species, habitat loss, and climate change, with many already classified as endangered.

Oct 19, 2024 - 17:55
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More than 20% of Earth's plant species found only on islands and time is running out to save them
A study in Nature reveals that islands, covering just 5.3% of the planet's land, harbor 21% of the world's plant biodiversity. Urgent conservation action is needed as island plants face extinction risks from invasive species, habitat loss, and climate change, with many already classified as endangered.

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