The Berlin Botanic Garden warns against blind actionism in species conservation. Thomas Borsch, Director of the Botanical Garden, emphasizes the need for sound knowledge about biodiversity and species protection. He argues that well-intentioned but uninformed actions such as the indiscriminate sowing of seeds can actually do harm.
The preservation of a species is more complex than generally assumed. The specific diversity within a species and its geographical patterns developed over thousands or even millions of years. This diversity can only be recognized through scientific analysis of its genetic characteristics. The precise identification of endangered native species is crucial to prevent their further decline. Scientific methods are essential to correctly identify species and protect their regional characteristics.
As a key player in international biodiversity research, the Botanic Garden Berlin is committed to the conservation of endangered plant species. With special projects, such as recording the genetic diversity of endangered species, the invisible loss of diversity is made visible. Scientific analyses also provide concrete recommendations for practical action, such as the highly endangered fragrant scabious in Berlin and Brandenburg.
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