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Galium cracoviense

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Galium cracoviense faces severe pressure from urban development and infrastructure expansion across its limited range in Central Europe. Agricultural intensification and the conversion of traditional grasslands to intensive farming practices have eliminated many historical populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and calcareous soils in Central European lowlands and foothills. It typically occurs in semi-natural grasslands and forest edges with well-drained, alkaline substrates.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Galium cracoviense classified as Vulnerable?
Galium cracoviense is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Galium cracoviense faces severe pressure from urban development and infrastructure expansion across its limited range in Central Europe. Agricultural intensification and the conversion of traditional grasslands to intensive farming practices have eliminated many historical populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Galium cracoviense live?
Galium cracoviense occurs in Poland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Galium cracoviense?
The main threats to Galium cracoviense are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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