Rhododendron (Rhododendron pogonophyllum)

Mohamed bin Zayed Species project number 222529879

Habitat and population assessment and ex situ conservation of the rare and endemic Rhododendron pogonophyllum in Bhutan

1. To conduct habitat and ecology assessment; 2. To assist current population size and potential threats to the species and its severity; 3. To compare its relation to environmental parameters such as air and soil temperature, soil pH, soil types and precipitation; 4. To initiate long term ex-situ conservation (gene bank) through seed collection to protect species risk of extinction; 5. To disseminate information on the conservation of rare endemic R. pogonophyllum through education, communication and public awareness materials; 6. To make effective conservation and management to this species in known locations through relevant agencies.