Title:

National conservation assessment and management of Adenia pechuelii, with specific reference to the Rio Tinto Rössing Uranium Mine

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2013
Abstract:

Rössing Uranium Limited's (RUL) biodiversity strategy recognised the importance of managing plant species of conservation importance occurring within the license area of the mine. Based on its conservation importance, Adenia pechuelii was selected for conservation assessment. Of the 2671 individuals of A. pechuelii recorded over its distribution range in Namibia, some 226 are from RUL. This account for approximately 8% of the total number of plants recorded and shows that the RUL population is the third-most important with respect to population size. In terms of density, however, this population is rated one of the lowest, as the plants are scattered over a large area. The conservation status for A. pechuelii is here down-listed from Near Threatened to Least Concern. Recruitment in populations of A. pechuelii should be monitored and a study to investigate the reasons for the poor seed setting in most populations should also be conducted. Key Words: Adenia pechuelii, conservation assessment, Rössing Uranium Mine, monitoring.

Publication Title:

Dinteria

Volume:
33
Issue:
2-2
Pages:
43-65
Item Type:
Journal Article
Language:
en