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CSSA supports the conservation of xerophytic plants and their habitats through education, direct grants to conservation projects, and awards that recognize leaders in desert conservation. All of these programs are managed by the Conservation Committee.
Conservation news
The most recent updates from our Conservation Committee.
The Lithops coleorum colony restoration project
CSSA updates Code of Conduct regarding habitat collected plants
In order to address the increased pressure for field-collected plants, the CSSA Board of Directors, in cooperation with our Conservation Committee, has adopted a Code of Conduct for CSSA members. Please feel free to use this Code of Conduct as a template,…
Why Conservation?
Resources
Conservation Statement
In the fall of 2023, the CSSA enacted a newly clarified conservation policy statement to guide our operations and suggest principles for our affiliate organizations to adopt for themselves.
Avoid being part of the problem
Conserving wild plants is complicated because poached plants are often trafficked in a way that masks their origin. By learning to identify endangered species and the warning signs a plant might be habitat collected, you can avoid being fooled when these are offered for sale.
Just remember, knowledge is only the first step. It’s still up to all of us to do the right thing when presented with an offer that seems “too good to be true”.
Conservation Awards
The Conservation Committee selects an awardee for the CSSA Conservation Award presented at each CSSA convention. Nominees for this prestigious award may be individuals, groups, or organizations. Nominees need not be CSSA Members, but should have had a broad impact on promoting the initiatives of CSSA.
List of winners coming soon
The CSSA Conservation Committee
We promote the conservation of succulent plants by drafting Society policy, researching and advocating for best practices, and disseminating conservation information.
Committee Members
The Conservation Committee is comprised of board members, CSSA members at large, and advisors from partner institutions.
Co-Chairs: Irwin Lightstone, Buck Hemenway
Members: Rod Haenni, Jeff Pavlat, Kelly Griffin, Ann Hopkinson, Peter Breslin, and Michiel Pillet