Important plant areas (IPAs) in the Fergana Valley (Central Asia): The badlands of the northern foothills

Here, we aimed to identify important plant areas (IPAs) in the Fergana Valley, one of most densely human-populated regions Central Asia with a diverse array endemic and endangered species. The IPA programme FV aims protect global network conservation sites. We conducted field survey from 2018 2021 re-identify specimens collected Valley stored at National Herbarium Uzbekistan (TASH). An analysis floristic, geobotanical data allowed for identification badlands northern foothills (Chap tract surrounding areas) as an site. modified interpretation criterion A IPAs suit circumstances Mountainous documented distribution 29 species under these sub-criteria. To our knowledge, this is first study provide geographic coordinates locations herbarium used create set Asia. Our provides foundation applying future region, addressing specific challenges, such conserving rare that grow outside protected GIS mapping