IUCN COMMISSION GROUP

IUCN SSC Southern African Plant Specialist Group

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Overview and description

Description:
Southern African Plant Specialist Group (SAPSG) is charged with assessing the status of southern African endemic plants, and ensuring sustainability and adequate protection of these plants.

Southern African Plant Specialist Group (SAPSG) is charged with assessing the status of southern African endemic plants, and ensuring sustainability and adequate protection of these plants.

Group leadership

Mr Hermenegildo MATIMELE

Co-Chair

Ms Suvarna Parbhoo MOHAN

Co-Chair

I have extensive experience coordinating plant conservation projects with multiple institutions and stakeholders.  Based in South Africa, I'm responsible for promoting citizen science species ...

I have extensive experience coordinating plant conservation projects with multiple institutions and stakeholders.  Based in South Africa, I'm responsible for promoting citizen science species monitoring across the region. I have been working in the role of secretary for the Southern African Plant Specialist Group (SAPSG) since 2020 and became co-Chair in 2023 whereby I coordinate the activities of the members of the SAPSG. I have a particular interest in human capital development and mentoring young scientists in plant conservation work.

Ms Hlengiwe MTSHALI

Red List Authority Coordinator

At a glance

Official name:
IUCN SSC Southern African Plant Specialist Group
Associated Commissions: