Wesley Knapp, Ph.D.
Botanist · Conservationist · Scientist · Leader
Understanding.
Protecting.
Preventing extinction.
For more than two decades, I have explored and studied Earth’s rarest plants,
from discovering species new to science to leading national efforts to keep them
from disappearing.
🌿 Botanical Discovery & Research
Documenting Earth’s rarest plants
●●● Conservation Leadership
Building networks. Advancing recovery.
◖ Public Engagement
Communicating science. Inspiring action.
Selected Work
A few projects that define my career
Discovering, documenting, understanding, and ultimately helping prevent plant extinction.
After more than a century without a confirmed living specimen, our team rediscovered this rare oak in Big Bend National Park.
Quantifying extinction risk and documenting our nation’s most vulnerable plants.
Leading the Center for Plant Conservation to build networks, safeguard species, and advance recovery in the wild.
A standardized checklist and threat assessment creating a common foundation for native U.S. tree conservation.
Turn knowledge into action
Help prevent plant extinction.
Plant conservation depends on people choosing to act. If my work resonates with you, I encourage you to support the Center for Plant Conservation and the national network working to safeguard and recover America’s rarest plants.
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