We are...

A Non-Government Organisation (NGO) formed in November 2002. Our dynamic group is composed of naturalists, biologists, rangers, horticulturalists, artists, foresters and environmentalists.

Our mission…

is to further plant conservation in Seychelles by connecting conservationists and mobilising resources. We also endeavour to act as a reliable source of advice and scientific information.

Our goal…

is to promote awareness about the fundamental importance of plants as the basis of all ecosystems, and of humankind’s

Our objectives are…

·       To increase the local capacity to provide timely, innovative and practical solutions to conservation problems.

·       To offer opportunities for individuals interested in plant conservation to work with similar minded professionals to contribute towards conservation and to be part of a well respected and effective body of experts.

·       To provide local plant scientists and other interested parties with the opportunity to do research and to publicise their findings.

·       To offer its members access to channels of information in various forms and current news on topics related to the Species Survival Commission, and on plant conservation in general.

·       To influence decisions and policies affecting biodiversity recommendations and guidelines, based on sound interdisciplinary scientific information.

·       To raise funds and establish a sound resource and administrative base to support the activities of the group.

·       To set up a local network of conservationists to link up with other regional and international networks.

·       To develop protocols of plant conservation and sustainable use based on research and practical experience. These can include management plans for the major alien invasive species which threaten native plant communities and associated habitats and ecosystems.

·       To promote education and awareness about Seychelles plant diversity at all levels in society.

People should be seen as part of the solution, as well as the cause of problems.