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

Threats to Rare Plants and Plant Communities

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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

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Introduction of Non-Native Plants

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Cultivation of Crops

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Harvest of Old Growth Trees

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Alteration of Hydrology

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Suppression of Natural Fires

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Extraction of Minerals

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Misuse of Herbicides

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Collection from Small Populations

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Loss of Genetic Diversity

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Construction of Roads and Buildings

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Future Threats

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