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  • Ecological Restoration
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  • Global changes lead to flora decline and homogenization, threatening rare and protected species.
  • Plant translocation is an increasingly utilized conservation and restoration technique, often a last resort in land use planning.
  • Translocation practices raise ethical questions, particularly concerning genetic processes and long-term species viability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how conservation actors in France perceive plant translocations, including their genetic implications.
  • To qualitatively assess current translocation practices by analyzing actor perceptions and feedback.
  • To understand the influence of professional activity and involvement level on translocation opinions.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary approach was used to survey diverse nature conservation actors in France.
  • Actors surveyed included those involved in various stages of translocation (preparation, implementation, monitoring) and those not involved.
  • Perceptions regarding plant translocation and suggestions for alternative measures were collected.

Main Results:

  • Perceptions of plant translocation were strongly divided: 50% favorable, 45% unfavorable, and 5% undecided.
  • Professional activity or level of involvement in translocation operations did not significantly influence actors' opinions or suggestions for alternatives.
  • Genetic data was utilized by only 15% of actors involved in translocation operations.

Conclusions:

  • Sharing feedback from past translocation experiences is crucial for improving practices and identifying species unsuitable for translocation.
  • Developing an updated list of species inappropriate for translocation is recommended.
  • Comparing different translocation protocols and implementation conditions can enhance success rates for species or groups.