ORCHID SPECIALIST GROUP
Species Survival Commission, IUCN
The IUCN SSC Orchid Specialist Group is a global network of experts who volunteer their time and expertise to build a scientific and practical foundation for the conservation of orchids (Orchidaceae).
Welcome to the web pages of the IUCN SSC Orchid Specialist Group, the leading international network for orchid conservation.
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***8th International Orchid Conservation Congress***
(3-6 Sept 2024; post-congress fieldtrip 8-10 Sept 2024)
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Orchid Specialist Group Co-Chair: Mike Fay
Orchid Specialist Group Co-Chair: Amy Hinsley
Red List Authority Coordinator: Hassan Rankou
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Image: Angraecum coutrixii (Madagascar) grows on granite outcrops in a protected area, but is endangered due to threats including fire, invasive species and illegal collection. ©Landy Rajaovelona.