Conservation status of plant diversity at Dong Na Tard Provincial Protected Area, LAO people' democratic republic

Abstract

© 2019 Universitatea "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" din Iasi. The conservation status of plant diversity in Dong Na Tard Provincial Protected Area (PPA) is still relatively unknown. This paper aimed to categorize and assess the threatened plants at the local level for effective park management. The current use of plants was documented using Key Informant Interviews (KIIs). There were 70 species in 33 families that were assessed. The conservation status of plant species was perceived by local people as very high importance (14.29%), high importance (62.86%), moderate importance (20%), low importance (1.43%), and very low importance (1.42%). Based on this study, all plant species were categorized as critically endangered (5.71% - CR), endangered (32.86% - EN), vulnerable (44.29% - VU), near threatened (15.71% - NT), and least concern (1.43% - LC). Data suggested an immediate need for conservation planning. Strong support for conservation programs and strict enactment of laws are imperative to address the threats to plant diversity loss.

Source or Periodical Title

International Journal of Conservation Science

ISSN

2067533X

Page

393-402

Document Type

Article

Subject

Conservation status, Diversity, Dong Na Tard, Threatened species, Utilization

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