Severe at least 50% decline in uk breeding population over last 25 years, or longerterm period the. The original red data book of insects published in1987. To carry out the assessment of the red list, organizations with expertise and reliable data on conservation status of species are associated. These include members of the iucn species survival commission specialist. The most recent vascular plant red data book rdb for cyprus tsintides et al. Rdb k species appear in the red data book but the status is unknown, although they are thought to be rare. New information has become available since the last assessment e.
Iucn red list data deficient species list of data deficient amphibians iucn red list data deficient species annelida list of data deficient. The iucn red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory. Iucn red list india red data list red book part1 pmf ias. The book has a comprehensive coverage, although, as a provisional book, there are still gaps to be filled. The red data book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as. Historical population decline in uk during 18001995. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. Summaries of the numbers of species in each category for the current version of the iucn red list are provided here. This checklist details the accepted names of threatened british insects. Almost one in five species is assessed as threatened. The red data book helps us in providing complete information for research, studies and also for monitoring the programs on rare and endangered species and their habits. Definition of rare, scarce or red data book national.
Not evaluated, data deficient, least concern, near threatened, vulnerable, endangered, critically endangered, extinct in. It publishes red data book which contains a list of threatened species vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered. Red is the highest conservation priority, with species needing urgent action. Red data book overview, advantages and its disadvantages. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Scientists use iucn red list data as a primary data source in their analyses. The red data book endangered species systems ecology. Insects, published by the joint nature conservation committee. European red lists of species european environment agency. Established in 1964, the international union for conservation of natures red list of threatened species has evolved to become the worlds most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. The red data book is a public document which is created for recording endangered and rare species of plants, animals, fungi as well as some local subspecies which are present in a particular region. Red data book of british insects shirt, 1987 natural. Endangered birds red, amber and green explained the rspb.
The red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. A data deficient dd species is one which has been categorized by the international union for. Red lists are lists of animal and plant species, plant communities. The red data book free download as powerpoint presentation. The iucn red list is a critical indicator of the health of the worlds biodiversity. Zoos use the iucn red list categories to educate the public about species status. Rees 2006 and the species is included in the red data book for ukraine akimov 2009.
Many species of regional importance also occur on the peninsula. Summary statistics iucn red list of threatened species. The iucn red list is compiled and produced by the iucn species programme based on contributions from a network of thousands of scienti. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a.
The mapping standards and data quality for iucn red list spatial data is a guidance document explaining the required standards to follow when preparing distribution maps for publication on the iucn red list of threatened species. It identifies those species that are threatened with extinction at the european level paneurope and the european union so that appropriate. Regional red list a focal point for national red lists and species. Rdb 3 species appear in the red data book and are categorised as rare. The red data list for england assesses, for the first time, the current state of englands flora measured against standardised iucn criteria.
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