Scleria aurantiaca

The subpopulation of Scleria aurantiaca is located outside of protected areas and is threatened by logging that induces degradation of the quality of the habitat of this species.

Since this species is threatened by logging, various conservation measures must be considered. First, it should be regarded as an HCV1 (High Conservation Value), and as a consequence, should be included in the management plan of the logging concessions within which it occurs. Second, it should be included in Gabon’s list of protected species, and the destruction of its habitat and possible harvesting must therefore be limited. Third, ex situ conservation should be tested, both within Gabon and internationally. Finally, a public awareness campaign must be conducted involving logging companies and other private actors, NGOs, scientific institutions, and the Gabonese government, to ensure that the species is taken into consideration when decisions are made that could impact its conservation.

A summary of our knowledge about this species is available at: http://legacy.tropicos.org/Name/100387927?projectid=75.