IUCN SSC Carnivorous Plant Specialist Group

Overview and description
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The IUCN SSC Carnivorous Plant Specialist Group (CPSG) consists of a group of volunteers dedicated to the common goal of assisting in the conservation of all Genera of Carnivorous Plants.
Group leadership
Mr Robert CANTLEY
More about the Specialist Group
In October 2012 the Carnivorous Plant Specialist Group (CPSG) was created as one of about 100 Specialist Groups that form the Species Survival Commission of the IUCN. Run by volunteer experts and with data input from experts and amateur conservationists from around the globe, the mandate of the CPSG is quite broad and is expected to involve conservation projects of all kinds. In some cases, existing projects wishing to become IUCN approved may receive guidance ...

Specialist Group work
The initial and most urgent goal of the CPSG is to re-assess all species of all genera of carnivorous plants for the IUCN Red List. Without correct classification, imperilled species cannot receive the appropriate attention to conserve them.
Assess the threats facing the carnivorous plants
Field trips were required to survey various species which were either little known to science or were at least Vulnerable.
CPSG on the IUCN Red List
To inform conservation efforts, CPSG assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
CPSG Annual Report
Learn about Carnivorous Plant Specialist Group’s work and results in 2021.