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We will develop a novel approach to address illegal harvesting of threatened succulents from the Succulent Karoo, South Africa. Our ‘Safe Space’ model aims to reduce poaching of Conophytum succulents at a pilot site, which if successful, we will replicate more widely. Activities include identifying succulent hotspot priority areas, engaging with land custodians and farmworkers to identify one pilot area, developing measures to counter poaching through empowerment of land custodians, identifying alternative livelihood options, and strategies to reduce gender inequality.