Nursery of endangered plants

A nursery is a protected area or facility designed to raise and care for threatened or endangered plants.  It provides safe and controlled conditions where (rare) seedlings are propagated for habitat restoration and beautification. 

Co-benefits

Erosion control, Heat island reduction

Equity & Vulnerability Considerations

Nurseries should be placed in places that are resilient to floods, are shaded and have access to water.

Costs

Low

Case studies & Examples

Literature

Adaptation Options Overview
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