Description: The St Helena project sought to strengthen the island’s conservation nurseries, focusing on six Critically Endangered species by expanding facilities and fostering collaborations among nursery teams. It addressed the challenge of limited native plant production for habitat restoration by enhancing propagation skills and upgrading nursery infrastructure. This initiative aimed to establish a production cycle for endangered species, facilitate knowledge exchange among South Atlantic plant producers, and raise local awareness about endemic species and conservation efforts. It significantly increased nursery capacity and expertise, introducing specialised equipment for sterile propagation, resulting in improved conditions for plant growth, disease control, and resilience, yielding more numerous and robust plants. This step proved crucial for establishing genetically diverse and resilient native plant restoration areas. Despite challenges like procurement delays due to the island’s remoteness, strong participation from partners and stakeholders contributed to the project’s success, ensuring a tangible legacy of enhanced facilities and increased plant resilience in St Helena’s conservation efforts.
Duration: 12 months
