Abstract
We introduce the database of European vascular plant red lists, a compilation of red list categories designated to taxa during in-country conservation assessments. Version 1.0 of the database is a standalone static dataset with open access in an end-user friendly format. Its aim is to fulfil the objectives of European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action 18201, ConservePlants. The database synthesizes data across 42 red lists from 41 countries, with participation of 39 out of a total of 44 European countries and two additional Mediterranean countries. The database contains 51,109 records representing 21,481 original taxonomic names with 37 different red list categories. During data harmonisation, 20,312 of the original taxonomic names were assigned to 17,873 unique accepted taxonomic names with scientific authorships across 184 families, 1650 genera and 15,593 species; and red list categories were standardised to 13 unique categories. We see this database as a source of information in diverse plant conservation activities and suitable for various stakeholders.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1138 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Scientific data |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Oct 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s) 2024.
Funding
This article is based upon work from COST Action CA18201, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). The authors express gratitude to the COST Action CA18201 for granted space and opportunity for authors to collaborate. The research was supported by the Slovenian research and innovation agency/Javna agencija za znanstvenoraziskovalno in inovacijsko dejavnost Republike Slovenije (ARIS) - infrastructural program I0-0035/infrastrukturni program I0-0035.
Funders | Funder number |
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The Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency | |
European Cooperation in Science and Technology | CA18201 |
European Cooperation in Science and Technology | |
Javna | I0-0035 |