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Heritage species

A heritage species belongs to a group of protected species, threatened species (red list) and rare species, as well as (sometimes) species of scientific or symbolic interest.

The 'heritage species' status is not a legal status. A heritage species is a species that scientists and conservationists deem important in terms of heritage, whether for ecological, scientific or cultural reasons.

The mountain pasqueflower Pulsatilla montana is a Alpine heritage flower, even though it is not protected. © Denis Vailhé CC by-nc-sa 2.0 The mountain pasqueflower Pulsatilla montana is a Alpine heritage flower, even though it is not protected. © Denis Vailhé CC by-nc-sa 2.0


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