Database of European vascular plants red lists as a contribution to more coherent plant conservation

Nina Lončarević, Udayangani Liu, Anastasia Stefanaki, André Carapeto, Andreas Ensslin, Conor Meade, Detlev Metzing, Dhimiter Peci, Edy Fantinato, Guy Colling, Hana Pankova, Ieva Akmane, Ivaylo N. Tsvetkov, Jozef Sibik, Katalin Szitár, Koenraad Van Meerbeek, Laura Daco, Magda Boudagher, Marcin Klisz, Margareta WalczakMarianne Evju, Martina Lužnik, Michael Kiehn, Murat Sarginci, Necmi Aksoy, Nihan Koçer, Oz Barazani, Paulina Anastasiu, Peter Stroh, Petr Vit, Philippine Vergeer, Radosław Puchałka, Rhea Kahale, Sandrine Godefroid, Sandro Lanfranco, Taras Parpan, Tiiu Kull, Valerijus Rašomavičius, Živa Fišer, Peter Glasnović*

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    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 languageEnglish
    Article number1138
    Number of pages13
    Journal Scientific data
    Volume11
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 16 Oct 2024

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    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.

    FundersFunder number
    The Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency
    European Cooperation in Science and TechnologyCA18201
    European Cooperation in Science and Technology
    JavnaI0-0035

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