How Can a Plant Species be Conserved?
Many efforts can be made to conserve endangered plant species. One agency that strives to protect endangered plants is the Environmental Protection Agency. This agency researches and monitors endangered plant species. Once a plant has become endangered, distribution of the plant to reestablish a plentiful population occurs. This involves preserving its natural habitat. Certain areas of land will become protected for this reason. With the protection efforts in place against endangered plant species, many of the plants can later be taken off the endangered species list. It is vital when saving plant species that fast action has to occur. An endangered plant species can quickly become extinct if the efforts are not made. Rare plants are at a higher risk of extinction than other plants because of the unique beauty.