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AUTHORS: David A. Lincicome, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation; Lisa M. Kruse, Georgia Department of Natural Resources; J. Mincy Moffett, Jr., Georgia Department of Natural Resources
ABSTRACT: The Plant Conservation Alliance (PCA) model has been used in Georgia since 1995 to successfully implement plant conservation. The Georgia PCA model is rooted in the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP), the first regional conservation program for at-risk plants started in 1991. Based upon the nationally recognized success of the Georgia PCA, the model has now been adopted by other Southeastern states, including Tennessee. A PCA is a network of private and public entities that agree to work together to leverage expertise and resources for the common goal of conserving the state’s native plants and their habitats, using targeted conservation horticulture and habitat restoration. PCA’s emphasize an informal structure and building of trust for efficient communication of diverse scientific data and institutional perspectives. State Natural Heritage Programs, assisted by the PCA, play a vital role in maintaining databases used to assess the botanical diversity of each state. Natural Heritage data is the backbone of rare plant information incorporated into some State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAP) as Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Incorporating plant information into the SWAP enables the PCA to efficiently prioritize plant species and community projects for essential conservation action; and enables states to effect more holistic habitat management to benefit of a suite of species, including SGCN, resulting in greater project success. A major strength of the PCA model is the effective use of trained volunteers (Citizen Science) to perform conservation actions. The PCA model is an innovative, practical and effective tool for conservation.
Tuesday October 31, 2017 8:30am - 8:45am EDT
McCreary