The iconic Jubaea chilensis teeters on the edge of local extinction: a plea for enhanced conservation policies.

One of the few remaining extra-tropical palm species in the world, the Jubaea chilensis, is facing imminent collapse. This letter aims to urgently call upon the Chilean state to take immediate action on six key initiatives focused on enhancing the conservation of this endemic species and its natural habitats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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