They serve as refuges and produce seeds and seedlings for specific reintroductions or reinforcements, as well as for storage in the IGB. The purpose of the 2006 botanic gardens law is to support and strengthen these gardens, and to allocate financial resources for their activities. About 15 botanic gardens currently qualify for this support. In 2007, the Center treated 1169 injured terrestrial vertebrates, mainly birds (88%) (MoEP, 2008, 2010a).