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Threats to Rare Plants and Plant Communities Past, Present, and Future

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Threats to Rare Plants and Plant Communities. Past, Present, and Future. Introduction of Non-Native Herbivores. Introduction of Non-Native Plants. Cultivation of Crops. H arvest of Old Growth Trees. Alteration of Hydrology. Suppression of Natural Fires. Extraction of Minerals. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Threats to Rare Plants and Plant Communities

Past, Present, and Future

Page 2: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Introduction of Non-Native Herbivores

Page 3: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Introduction of Non-Native Plants

Page 4: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Cultivation of Crops

Page 5: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Harvest of Old Growth Trees

Page 6: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Alteration of Hydrology

Page 7: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Suppression of Natural Fires

Page 8: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Extraction of Minerals

Page 9: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Misuse of Herbicides

Page 10: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Collection from Small Populations

Page 11: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Loss of Genetic Diversity

Page 12: Threats to Rare Plants and  Plant Communities

Construction of Roads and Buildings

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Future Threats

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