1. MWF Nursery-works in Mauritius by Jean Claude Sevathian June 2014

2. Establishment of Ile aux Aigrettes Nursery and Field Gene Bank

3. Nursery on Round Island

4. Nursery propagation & Field gene bank 52 rare plants species been propagated ( 2001-2013 ) - 21 rare plants species are present in the field gene bank at Pigeon Wood ( 2004-2013 ) - 8 rare plants planted in managed forest

6. Propagation in nursery. 1.Cuttings: To maximize genetic variation from the population 2.Sowing: The seeds collected are accessioned, cleaned and sown 3. Seedlings: Collection are made under the mother plant when cuttings and seeds are limited. 4.Grafting and Air layering: In rare cases these methods are done directly on the mother plant when plant materials are limited. 5.Tissue culture: This method is done with the help of external laboratories, e.g: Kew Garden and Brest

7. Propagation in nursery. 1. Cuttings: A medium of perlite and coconut fibre. Rooting hormone concentration are applied depending the type of cuttings 2..Seeds: The medium used is usually mixed with top soil and sand 3 Seedlings: The medium used are composed of compost with top soil and coral grit. 4.Grafting and Air layering: Medium of sterile soil, manure and rooting hormone

8. Propagation in mist bench

9. Re-potting phase in nursery Psiadia cataractae

10. Ready to plant out in Field Gene Bank and Conservation Area Psiadia cataractae

12. 16 individuals planted in the Field gene bank at Pigeon wood

13. 1. 16 plants been re-introduction in the wild at Tamarind falls. 2.Success in propagation are shared with other conservation stakeholders; NPCS, FS and Private owners 3. 200 plants in other nurseries and planted in arboretum Psiadia cataractae

14. Chionanthus boutonii, bois blanc From two individuals in 2002 Today a population of 85 individuals known in wild 25 seedlings in nursery

15. Elaeocapus bojeri, bois dentelle Propagation by grafting Seeds germination in Kew garden

16. Hibiscus boryanus, mandrinette One individual left at Tamarind Falls 12 individuals in FGB 12 planted in the initial area Over 100 in other nurseries and arboretum

17. Nesocodon mauritianus, clochette bleue One population known at Cascade 500ft over 50 seedlings propagated by seeds

18. THANK YOU Phelsuma ornata / Trochetia blackburniana