This article outlines the various tests that can be made, using examples for the endangered flora of St Helena, Atlantic Ocean. A threatened endemic flora illustrated, by Rosemary Wise . In December 1994, over 6 million hectares of land was added as Natural sites to the World Heritage Convention. Many of them are vital sites for plants, and are described briefly. They include Ruwenzori Mountain National Park, in Uganda.
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THE LAST WORD . Our regular column of fine writing about plants, nature and conservation. Here he lived alone for two years in joyous companionship with nature. Few writers before or since have equalled his passionate but restrained prose about the natural world. Read this extract in full .