Over 50% of Cuba’s plant species are endemic to the island. Commercial forestry, intensive agriculture and growing infrastructure development are putting ever-increasing pressure on this vulnerable flora.
Partnering with Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos (JBC) the project focussed on increasing awareness in local communities and finding sustainable options for local farmers to integrate coffee production with the conservation of threatened indigenous tree species.
The West Indian Walnut (Juglans jamaicensis) is a particularly charismatic tall tree, growing within central and western parts of the island, and has major potential to serve as a national tree emblem of Cuba’s botanical wealth.
Botanic Gardens Conservation International’s work aims to promote and develop a more efficient, cost effective and rational approach to plant conservation in botanic gardens. We will do this by leading and advocating, leading innovative and strategic projects, building plant conservation capacity, and providing funding.
BGCI is an independent organisation registered in the United Kingdom as a charity (Charity Reg. No. 1098834) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 4673175).