presentation on conservation & plant care and maintenance by: d. ramjeeawon npcs 29 april 2014...
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PRESENTATION ON CONSERVATION & PLANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE
By: D. RAMJEEAWON
NPCS
29 April 2014
EARTHDAY- 2014
ILLOT COMMUNITY CENTRE
National Parks and Conservation Service
(NPCS)
The National Parks and Conservation Service (NPCS) was established on 9 May 1994 under Section 8 of the Wildlife and National Parks Act 1993
NPCSa remarkable breakthrough in
terms of protection and sustainable management terrestrial biodiversity resources
Mission statement of NPCS
To ensure a sustainable management and restoration of native terrestrial Mauritian fauna and flora so as to retain its genetic biodiversity for the future generations through in-situ and ex-situ conservation strategies, ecosystem restoration, public awareness, promotion of ecotourism and implementation of international biodiversity agreements.”
Objectives Native flora conservation through in situ
and ex situ management Native fauna conservation through
breeding and release programmes Wetlands management Public sensitisation through several
activities
Objectives (Contd) Management of the Black River Gorges
National Park Promotion of ecotourism through
creation of ecotourism sites Restoration and management of
offshore islets Control of Alien Invasive Species Management Authority for CITES
permits
Basic facts on native flowering plants of Mauritius 685 species recorded 311 species endemic to Mauritius 150 species endemic to Mascarenes 70 species are believed to be extinct 141 species are considered to be
critically endangered 200 species of ferns and orchids
Native Plant Propagation Centre
NPPC has been set up in 1996 as an important ex-situ facility for the safeguard of our native plants
NPPC is intensively involved in the propagation of threatened native plant species, seed banking, education, public awareness and research.
an ex-situ facility for the conservation of native flora of Mauritius
The centre has successfully propagated about 300 species of native plants
Infrastructural Facilities: a greenhouse one shade house one fernery unit a seed bank Laboratory
Ammenities at NPPC
Critically endangered species
Trochetia boutoniana (National flower) Psiadia canescens Psidia cataractae Nesocodon mauritianus Dombeya populnea Ramosmania rodriguesiana
Nursery propagates plants for:
– Ex situ conservation- arborertum as field genebank
– Reintroduction in the wild most specifically in managed areas(CMAs).
– Reintroduction in offshore islets (e.g. Round Island restoration, Flat Island and Gabriel Isld.)
– Sale to the general public.– Creation of endemic gardens in schools
and colleges
Propagation
Propagation of threatened plants is carried out both sexually by seeds and vegetatively by cuttings mainly, grafting, layering, spores and bulbils using specific techniques.
Methods of propagation
STEM CUTTINGS Timing and Selection of cuttings early morning is the best time to take
cuttings should be able to bend diameter should
be of a pencil sized include 2 or 3 buds on each cutting On hollow stems, cut just below the
node on the bottom and just above the node on top
STEM CUTTINGS (Contd)
Place cutting in water immediately after taking cutting
be sure to remember which is the top of the cutting
cut bottom at an angle cut top straight across
STEM CUTTINGS (Contd)
Preparing Container & Rooting media containers must have holes in the
bottom for drainage medium should be sterile mix medium before wilting to assure
uniform mixture
STEM CUTTINGS (Contd)
Making the cuttings make as many 3 or 4 inch cuttings as
possible from each shoot cut bottom at an angle allows more surface area to contact
rooting media for water absorption
STEM CUTTINGS (Contd)
Treating and Inserting Cutting
Rooting hormone- Seradix or Dynaroot Chemicals which help cuttings grow
more quickly and grow a larger number of roots
rooting hormones may contain fungicide
STEM CUTTINGS (Contd)
place cutting in medium no more than 2 inches deep
Do not press media around cutting, water to settle around it
STEM CUTTINGS (Contd)
Enclose containers in clear plastic
place out or direct sunlight keep temp down
CARE & CULTURAL OPERATIONS
WATERING WEEDING FERTILISATION CONTROL OF PESTS & DISEASES PRUNNING
Awareness and Community Integration
Restoration Work- Outer Islets
Contact Details National Parks and Conservation
Service- Reduit Head Office Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food
Security Tel No: +230 464 2993; Fax No: +230
464 4053 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Details Mr. D. Ramjeeawon Native Plant Propagation Centre National Parks and Conservation
Service Robinson Road, Curepipe Tel No: +230 670 4108/ 57650333 E-mail: [email protected]
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