The micro-reserves as a tool for conservation of threatened plants in Europe (Nature and Environment No. 121) (2001)

Many threatened populations of plant species occupy a very small area, ranging from a few square meters to a few hectares. To protect them, some countries have established legal systems that permit them to create and manage small or very small reserves (micro-reserves). An analysis is made of micro-reserves for plant species, with special reference to those set up in the region of Valencia (Spain).