Under each target, the relates milestones are listed, including their expected time of implementation. The targets are listed under five objectives:
| No |
Target & Milestones |
Status in 2004 |
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| Objective 1. Understanding and documenting plant diversity |
| 1.01 |
Working list of all known European plant species (including cryptogamic plants and fungi) produced
By 2004: Prioritised list of groups that require taxonomic revision produced
By 2006: ECCB to produce a European checklist of bryophytes
By 2007: Working list of all known European plant species (including cryptogamic plants and fungi) produced |
In progress |
| 1.02 |
European Red List for vascular plants, revised list for bryophytes, and preliminary Red Lists for lichens, macrofungi and other selected groups published
By 2005: Invite the European+Mediterranean+Macaronesian Plant Specialist Groups to advise Planta Europa how to achieve the target
By 2007: ECCB to complete revision of all Bern, HSD, endemic, near-endemic and CR species
By 2007: all national endemic vascular plant species included in the European Red List |
In progress |
| 1.02a |
Develop Red List for Wild Crops Relatives |
New target |
| 1.03 |
Manual of tried and tested (species and habitat) monitoring protocols for scientists and naturalists made available on the web.
By 2004: Compile list of national monitoring programmes and make available on web |
Target still relevant, but no lead organisation |
| 1.04 |
First edition of European Important Plant Areas (IPA) Inventory completed
By 2002: Operational Secretariat and regional/local nodes established
By 2002: National human and knowledge resource studies completed
From 2002: newsletter published annually
By 2002: Guided Web chat room launched
By 2003: Provisional site selection manual drafted
By 2004: first draft national lists compiled for all European countries
By 2004: IPA Workshop at Fourth Planta Europa Conference
By 2004: Site selection manual revised
By 2007: Inventory completed for all European countries
By 2007: Develop work with butterfly, bird and other conservation organisations as to how IPAs and similar networks could contribute to understanding of High Nature Value Farming Areas
Bu 2007: Identify contact points (NGO, regional or national government, as appropriate) in countries where no progress on IPAs to consider how best to stimulate the identification of IPAs in those countries (Plantlife International)
By 2007: National PE members to work with contact point to initiate projects to contribute to IPA network. |
In progress |
| 1.05 |
Research initiated to assess effectiveness of IPA approach
By 2003: IPAs Evaluation and Monitoring Manual produced
By 2003: National overviews of threats to IPAs produced (with recommendations)
By 2005: Develop guide to best practice to show what´s possible, to identify possible roles for IPAs, and encourage others to copy, recognising national diversity. |
Target still relevant, although no progress has been achieved to date |
| 1.06 |
Information about all designated areas important for plant conservation included in the Common Database on Designated Areas
By 2007: Data on habitats and species are brought together in the ETC/WCMC database of European sites nationally designated for plant conservation. |
In progress |
| 1.07 |
Effectiveness of the "improved biodiversity indicators" for Sustainable Forest Management assessed in at least four biogeographical regions. |
Target still relevant, although no progress has been achieved to date |
| 1.08 |
Single web address and list server for exchanging information on European Red List projects established and maintained.
By 2005: Planta Europa to invite partners to contribute links to the existing web pages |
Some progress achieved |
| 1.09 |
List of threatened European plant taxa in ex situ collections published on the web
By 2005: provide a link to the result of a survey undertaken by BGCI to assess current holding of European threatened plant species and ongoing plant conservation projects on the Planta Europa website. |
In progress |
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| Objective 2. Conserving plant diversity |
| 2.01 |
National programmes to identify and monitor non-red listed rapidly declining species promoted in 15 European countries
By 2007: Secure lead organisation for the target: Planta Europa Secretariat to write to the new Chair of the IUCN European Plant Specialist group after Bangkok congress
By 2007: Collate existing information on these programmes from at least 15 countries
By 2007: Establish an appropriate mechanism for disseminating information e.g. specific website linked to the European Union clearing house mechanism
By 2007: Address national authorities and EU about the need for these programmes |
In progress |
| 2.02 |
To have promoted the development and implementation of recovery programmes in relevant countries for 50 priority plants across all taxa, their selection to be informed by appropriate priority species lists and lists of rapidly declining but widely scattered species (see target 14 of the GSPC) as these become available
By 2004: list of priority species appropriate for recovery programmes developed
By 2007: Information on the implementation of species recovery plans and management programmes (local, national and regional - pan-Europe, Mediterranean and EU) to be made available from one central place or clearing house for the species on the following priority lists: Bern Convention , IUCN Top 50, 50 Threatened Species of the European Flora in need of urgent conservation measures (draft by Jean-Yves Lesouef for the Council of Europe) |
In progress |
| 2.03 |
Exemplary trans-national (including transboundary) partnership projects for the recovery of at least 5 priority (near endemic or threatened) or flagship species to have reached implementation stage.
By 2007: Secure lead organisation for the target: Planta Europa Secretariat to ask WWF (through the WWF international office).
By 2007: Funding in place for at least one trans national project |
Some progress has been made, new lead organisation needed |
| 2.04 |
Spore-bank for pteridophytes established
By 2004: Necessary technical protocols developed
By 2007: List of organisations hosting gene banks made available
By 2007: List of protocols for gene banking made available
By 2007: List of priority species of pteridophytes
By 2007: Creation of an SS European Fern Specialist sub group |
In progress |
| 2.05 |
A range of the genetic diversity of 50 % of regionally and nationally threatened species stored in gene banks (prioritised by threat).
By 2004: Inventory of taxa held in European germplasm (heredity material) collections and gaps for collection identified
By 2007: Inventory of taxa held in European germplasm (heredity material) collections and gaps for collection identified. |
In progress |
| 2.06 |
At least 12 priority species of bryophytes brought into ex-situ conservation and methodology promoted internationally.
By 2007: additional European priority species included in the programme - e.g Annex II of the Habitats Directive. |
In progress |
| 2.07 |
Manual with guidelines and case studies of best practice for integrated (in-situ and ex-situ) plant conservation programmes made available on the web. |
In progress |
| 2.08 |
Protocols for ex situ conservation for all groups of vascular plants, cryptogamic plants and fungi produced
By 2007: Establish/promote a central mechanism for disseminating information on all protocols e.g. Link appropriate websites to the European Clearing house mechanism. |
Target still relevant, although no progress has been achieved to date |
| 2.09 |
Plant conservation benefits of effective Rural Development Plans (including agri-environmental schemes) and other relevant environmental stewardship incentive measures promoted in all European countries
By 2003: Comparative survey at European level on plant conservation benefits and shortcomings of agri-environment schemes
By 2003: Feasibility of development of effective indicators considered
By 2005: Quick scan of existing data of Plant Europa member countries to produce report to be used for the new rural development plans
By 2007: Identify best practice examples of using agri-environment schemes in at least 5 European countries and disseminate results |
In progress, improved co-ordination is needed |
| 2.10 |
Management plan for at least 5 endangered species of wild crop relatives initiated in at least one protected area in each of 5 or more European countries
By 2003: EU funding obtained
By 2003: Development of a web enabled database of European wild crop relatives
By 2005: Development of methodologies to design and implement management plans
By 2007: Development of methodologies to design and implement management plans
By 2007: Development of a web enabled database of European wild crop relatives |
In progress |
| 2.11 |
80% of the genetic diversity of 30% of wild crop relatives and other socio-economically and ethnobotanically important species stored in genebanks
By 2004: Inventory completed and gaps identified |
In progress |
| 2.12 |
To keep Annexes of the Habitats Directive updated and promoted to commission through national governments
By 2003: list of qualifying species produced
By 2004: States within the range of each qualifying species contacted
By 2007: Produce a list of qualifying species and conduct an analysis of the benefits of adding those species, and problems in not doing so in 2 countries (Romania and Bulgaria)
By 2007: The lead partners are the IPA country partners and IPA secretariat (to be confirmed)
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Initial target was unrealistic and substantially revised |
| 2.13 |
Produce datasheets for fungi, bryophytes, lichens & algae to promote their inclusion in Bern Convention Annexes
By 2004: Data sheets of all eligible cryptogamic plants completed
By 2004: Data sheets of all vascular plant and fungi completed
By 2007: Planta Europa Secretariat to approach potential partners for lichens & algae
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In progress |
| 2.14 |
IPAs promoted for inclusion in the PEBLDS and National Biodiversity Action Plans, and promoted to support, inform and underpin international protected area networks (e.g., Emerald, Natura 2000, pan-European Ecological Network, Ramsar etc.)
By 2006: CEE overview and 7 national publications |
Target still relevant, although no progress has been achieved to date |
| 2.15 |
Programme designed and initiated to evaluate the effectiveness of current protected area management across selected sites of European importance for plants and recommendations disseminated
By 2007: Develop series of case studies, with information from English Nature, Valencia Micro-reserve project, and anything relevant from the Plantlife International CEE project report - IUCN WCPA to lead
By 2007: Review of reports generated under Habitat Directive requirements
By 2007: Clearing house mechanism established - PE Secretariat to lead
By 2007: Collated info provided to WCPA to develop |
Target still relevant, although no progress has been achieved to date |
| 2.16 |
Existing initiatives on enhancement of wild plant diversity in urban and peri-urban areas reviewed in at least 5 countries
By 2007: PE members requested to provide information to PE secretariat
By 2007: Showcase successful projects on the PE website
By 2007: Provide information to MAB |
In progress |
| 2.17 |
Planta Europa to support partners in the defence of threatened sites important for plant conservation.
By 2004: A mechanism (casework strategy)
By 2004: Relevant procedures for helping to save threatened sites promoted within Planta Europa network
By 2004: Requests for support & information redirected back to national and regional bodies and experts (would need to develop a database of these).
By 2004: Planta Europa act as a clearinghouse/info exchange body which included above database and case studies submitted by Planta Europa members on their own experience.
By 2007: Newsroom site added to Planta Europa website through which Planta Europa members could exchange information and experiences |
Target still relevant, although no progress has been achieved to date |
| 2.18 |
Dissemination of information and experience of micro-reserve programmes.
By 2004 Benefits of micro-reserve programmes disseminated to target pilot areas
Suggested follow up work:
Generalitat Valenciana - to provide information on experience
Generalitat Valenciana to collate the information on micro-reserve programmes across Europe and produce a review of experience. The review should cover the differing institutional and legislative frameworks, micro reserve management, and monitoring processes.
The review should be made available to WCPA, CoE, national bodies, and PE membership |
Completed |
| 2.19 |
(Combined new target: 2.19 & 2.20)
Produce an information sheet for botanists on how they can engage in the water framework process.
By 2007: Produce an information sheet for botanists on how they can engage in the water framework process |
No progress |
| 2.20 |
See target 2.19 above |
Deleted |
| 2.21 |
Up to date information on European invasive species made available to relevant target audiences.
By 2004: National lists of invasive species compiled in at least 90% of Planta Europa member countries and publicised as appropriate
By 2004: All relevant information included in web database of the Global Invasive Species Programme
By 2006: List of alien invasive species in Europe including their distribution and their negative ecological and economical effects published
By 2006: Fact sheets on the biology including information about control measures of 100 of the worst invasive species published
By 2007: Establish common European database. Need to approach IUCN & Bern Convention to determine what has been done & whether can coordinate the development of database
By 2007: Early Warning System for invasive species in Europe established (lead to be identified) |
In progress, improved co-ordination is needed |
| 2.22 |
Holistic institutional, policy and legislative framework for invasive species control established in 25% of European countries
By 2007: Initiate a pilot project in up to 10 countries to develop more fully
By 2007: Adoption of ESIAS (European Strategy on Invasive and Alien Species) in national countries - Planta Europa to take lead lobbying
By 2007: Action plans for limited (5-10) of the most problematic invasive species in Europe - in most countries |
In progress |
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| Objective 3. Using plant diversity sustainably |
| 3.01 |
Best practice for the conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants (and other sociologically important plants) identified and promoted to relevant policy makers
By 2004: Evaluation of case-studies and other relevant information completed
By 2004: Synthesis of literature on best practices for conservation and sustainable use of plants in Europe completed and promoted to relevant policy makers |
In progress |
| Objective 4. Promoting education and awareness about plant diversity |
| 4.01 |
A joint public promotion to articulate the state of wild plants and the need for their conservation to be implemented by Planta Europa members:
By 2004: Promotion plan conceived
By 2004: information on 10 priority topics prepared
By 2004: Council of Europe fact sheets on the conservation biology of 50 threatened fast-declining taxa (see target 15) updated and published
By 2007: preparation of a Wake-Up Call, drawn from members work and analysis, using professional press staff
By 2007:An international launch by/at the time of the next Planta Europa conference (2007)
By 2007: National events to follow and reporting back from each country
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In progress, additional funds needed |
| 4.02 |
Identify in each country agencies responsible for the national curriculum and promote to them the inclusion of plant issues in coverage of the environment |
Initial target was unrealistic and substantially revised |
| 4.02a |
To share the experience, information and skills gained in awareness-raising within big projects (such as LIFE) |
New target |
| 4.02b |
To support communication, education and public awareness of the value of plants as a prerequisite for plant conservation.
By 2007. Informal network established of those working on above, including a database of who does what.
By 2007. Collaborative project to support informal education and awareness in Central and Eastern Europe launched |
New target |
| 4.03 |
Bring together those who do informal interactive education on plants ex situ in botanic gardens with those doing it in situ
By 2007: Organise an international conference "Learning through recreation"
By 2007: Organise a summer school |
Initial target was unrealistic and substantially revised |
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| Objective 5. Building capacity for the conservation of plant diversity |
| 5.01 |
Increase employed taxonomists supporting plant conservation by 25% in each European country
By 2004:Capacity for taxonomic expertise in Europe assessed and reported on
By 2005 Promote needs to national governments and relevant institutes |
No progress, but still relevant. No lead organisation identified |
| 5.02 |
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Target not progressing, deleted |
| 5.03 |
All targets in the European Plant Conservation Strategy related to existing research programmes, gaps identified:
By 2003: Define research needs for each target
By2003: Present Strategy to research bodies etc
By 2004: Find/allocate research partner
By 2004 Draw up memoranda of understanding as necessary
By 2007 make the European Plant Conservation Strategy better known by research funding bodies |
Initial target was unrealistic and substantially revised |
| 5.04 |
Increase the number of unpaid public participants (volunteers, friends/supporters) contributing data to support plant conservation and promote their involvement in conservation projects:
By 2004: Assess the current contribution amateur naturalists make to plant recording
By 2004: Promote involvement in tailored national plant conservation projects
By 2007: Produce a publication to celebrate what volunteers had achieved around Europe
By 2007: Encourage websites for volunteers |
In progress |
| 5.05 |
Communication and information exchange between those working for plant conservation enhanced
By 2004: Directory of specialists in European plants developed and maintained
By 2004: Database of projects and case studies for plant conservation developed and maintained
By 2004: Data and information exchange system for European plant conservation and the Planta Europa Network established
By 2005: Present website of country meta data (Plant Talk) completed.
By 2006: Pilot study on members project data and information exchange system for European plant conservation and the Planta Europa Network established
By 2007: Previous activity rolled out for all the countries |
In progress |
| 5.06
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Capacity of Planta Europa to achieve effective plant conservation enhanced
By 2002: Network of focal points in 75% European countries established
By 2004: Network of focal points in each country established
By 2004: Assessment of capacity in each country completed and gaps identified
By 2007: Collaborative projects which raise more than Euro 1 million facilitated
By 2007: Network of focal points in all European countries established
By 2007: Each focal point should ensure the creation /identification of a focal point for the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation and work in harmony with it
By 2007 all Planta Europa members should assist or initiate national assessment of needs to implement the Global STrategy for Plant Conservation at national level |
In progress |
| 5.07 |
Key conservation messages regularly disseminated to Planta Europa members
From 2005: make Plant Talk as user friendly to Planta Europa members as possible through customized versions |
In progress |
| 5.08 |
European Plant Conservation Strategy included within the Global Plant Conservation Strategy of CBD
By 2002: Successfully lobbied at COP 6
By 2004: Common approach towards the development and implementation of the Global Plant Conservation Strategy agreed with key international networks (e.g., Ramsar Bureau, IUCN, Euro-MAB UNESCO, Council of Europe, FAO, IPGRI) achieved |
Completed |
