Rare tree offspring given lifeline at Scottish botanic garden
Logan Botanic Garden is helping save a species native to Robinson Crusoe Island in the South Pacific.
Two seedlings from the last known wild dendroseris neriifolia tree have been relocated to Logan Botanic Garden in Dumfries and Galloway as conservationists strive to safeguard the critically endangered species from extinction. The plant, native to Robinson Crusoe Island in the South Pacific, has faced threats from habitat loss, invasive species, and wildfires.
With only a single wild tree remaining, conservationists hope the new home will provide a crucial safety net for the future of this unique plant lineage. Gathered from the lone tree in May, the seedlings were transported to the UK after an international rescue effort involving experts in Chile and the UK. Garden's curator Richard Baines expressed excitement about the opportunity to learn more about the species and contribute to its preservation.
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