Open AccessCurrent knowledge, status, and future for plant and fungal diversity in Great Britain and the UK Overseas Territories
Author(s) -
Clubbe Colin,
Ainsworth A. Martyn,
Bárrios Sara,
Bensusan Keith,
Brodie Juliet,
Can Paul,
Chapman Ted,
Copeland Alison I.,
Corcoran Marcella,
Dani Sanchez Michele,
David John C.,
Dines Trevor,
Gardiner Lauren M.,
Hamilton Martin A.,
Heller Thomas,
Hollingsworth Peter M.,
Hutchinson Nicola,
Llewelyn Theo,
Lowe Forrest Laura,
McGinn Kevin J.,
Miles Stephanie,
O'Donnell Katherine,
WoodfieldPascoe Nancy,
Rich Tim C. G.,
Rumsey Fred,
Sim Jolene,
Smith Struan R.,
Spence Nicola,
Stanworth Andrew,
Stroh Peter,
Taylor Ian,
Trivedi Clare,
Twyford Alex D.,
Viruel Juan,
Walker Kevin,
Wilbraham Jo,
Woodman Julian,
Fay Michael F.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
plants, people, planet
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2572-2611
DOI - 10.1002/ppp3.10142
Subject(s) - threatened species , flora (microbiology) , taxon , biodiversity , geography , ecology , distribution (mathematics) , diversity (politics) , biology , political science , habitat , mathematical analysis , genetics , mathematics , bacteria , law
We rely on plants and fungi for most aspects of our lives. Yet plants and fungi are under threat, and we risk losing species before we know their identity, roles, and potential uses. Knowing names, distributions and threats are first steps towards effective conservation action. Accessible products like field guides and online resources engage society, harnessing collective support for conservation. Here we review current knowledge of the plants and fungi of the UK and UK Overseas Territories, highlighting gaps to help direct future research efforts towards conserving these vital elements of biodiversity.