|
The National Council for the Conservation of Plants
Information on the conservation of the biodiversity of garden plants for the benefit of horticulture, education and science.
http://www.nccpg.com
Plantlife
A charity which carries out plant species and habitat conservation, owns and manages nature reserves, campaigns, and raises awareness through education. Includes detailed species information, surveys and sections on nature reserves, important plant areas, and opportunities to volunteer.
http://www.plantlife.org.uk/
The Holden Arboretum
The majority of land at The Holden Arboretum, Kirtland, Ohio, is maintained in a natural state. Even though it gives the appearance of being untouched, crucial management decisions are always being made to maintain the diversity and health of these areas.
http://www.holdenarb.org/cons.htm
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Information for the gardener about plant classification, structure, anatomy, physiology and a section on plant conservation.
http://www.bbg.org/gar2/topics/botany/inde...
Flora Locale
Promotes the managed use of native plants for ecological restoration projects in the UK and Ireland. Includes details of training courses and other events, a bulletin board, and descriptions of current projects.
http://www.floralocale.org/
Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, UK
Conservation policy and aims and links to current projects.
http://193.62.154.29/rbge/web/science/rese...
Nature Conservation and Plant Ecology Group
Carries out ecological research aimed at gaining insight into processes at the ecosytem and population level and uses those insights to optimise nature conservation.
http://www.dow.wau.nl/natcons/NP/
Canadian Botanical Conservation Network
Conserve biological diversity through conservation programs for botanical gardens and arboreta. Provides information, resources and member list.
http://www.rbg.ca/cbcn/
Pukaha Mt. Bruce: Plant Conservation
Program to protect threatened plant species within the park. Staff takes seeds and cuttings to create more breeding stock for the area flora.
http://www.mtbruce.org.nz/the_plants.htm
Botanic Gardens Conservation International
An international clearing house mechanism for botanic gardens, based in Surrey.
http://www.bgci.org.uk/
NCCPG Gloucestershire Group
Seeks to conserve, document, promote and make available Britain and Ireland's great biodiversity of garden plants for the benefit of horticulture, education and science.
http://www.manntaylor.com/nccpg.html
Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit
Responsible for acquiring, characterising, maintaining, evaluating, documenting and distributing genetic resources of agricultural and horticultural crops, including wild species.
http://www.ars-grin.gov/ars/SoAtlantic/Gri...
Plant Conservation Biotechnology
Plant Conservation Group at the University of Abertay, Dundee whose main activity is the application of biotechnological techniques to plant conservation problems.
http://scieng.tay.ac.uk/plant/
Washington Rare Plant Conservation Program
A program for the in situ and ex situ conservation of Washington's rare plants.
http://depts.washington.edu/rarecare/
California Native Plant Society
A statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with an interest in California's native plants.
http://www.cnps.org/
New England Wild Flower Society
The Society owns and manages seven sanctuaries in New England, protecting rare species as well as examples of New England habitats. In the wild, they monitor the survival of hundreds of rare plants and provide habitat management advice and information.
http://www.newfs.org/conservationtab.htm
Seagrass Recovery, Inc.
Seagrass transplanting, mechanical planting, and sediment tubes to repair damaged beds. Includes services and articles.
http://www.seagrass.net/
Institute for Plant Conservation
A small unit within the University of Cape Town's Faculty of Science, undertaking research and extension and post-graduate teaching directed at improving the conservation status of the Cape Floristic Region.
http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/ipc/
Cloud Forest Conservation
Exhibit on cloud forest biodiversity conservation from the Strybing Arboretum Society. Details on rare and endangered plant species, collaborations with institutions world-wide and plant collecting expeditions to Southeast Asia.
http://www.strybing.org/cf/
Bloom, Inc.
Non-profit organization that provides information management and network building tools to the plant biodiversity community in North America.
http://www.bloominc.org/
Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance
Dedicated to the study and preservation of Georgia's flora through research, education, and advocacy.
http://www.uga.edu/gpca/
Orchid Specialist Group
Organization within the World Conservation Union aimed at the conservation and sustainable utilization of orchid species and their habitats. Information about task forces, news and events, electronic publications.
http://www.ianparsons.creators.co.uk/OSG/I...
Australian Network for Plant Conservation
Network details including mission statement, objectives, courses and seminars, and membership information. Location: Australia wide.
http://www.anbg.gov.au/anpc/
A Global Action Plan for Bryophyte Conservation
Information on the threats to bryophyte populations.
http://www.dha.slu.se/guest/SSCBryo/Brochu...
Center for Plant Conservation
Collaborative organization dedicated to conserving and restoring the rare native plants of the United States. Includes information on collections of rare and endangered plants.
http://www.centerforplantconservation.org/
Bushcare
Aims to protect, enhance and increase native vegetation in Australian landscapes, and is a key Program of the Commonwealth Natural Heritage Trust.
http://www.environment.gov.au/bg/bushcare/
Tropical Marine Plant Conservation Working Group
Provides information about marine algae and marine Spermatophytes growing on the coasts of Ryukyu archipelago
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/marine-biology/seaw...
New England Plant Conservation Program
A voluntary alliance of over 65 botanists, private institutions, and government agencies, organized to promote the recovery of New England's endangered flora.
http://www.newfs.org/nepcop.htm
Native Plants Network
Main site for the scientific "Native Plants Journal", also hosting a native plant propagation protocol database.
http://nativeplants.for.uidaho.edu
Plant Conservation Alliance
Information about projects, grants and funding, meetingsand members.
http://www.nps.gov/plants/
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Overview of the gardens, collections, conservation and research activities of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Information on tours, trails and the education programme.
http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/
Maryland Native Plant Society
Dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring Maryland's native plants and habitats. Meetings, upcoming events and local restoration projects.
http://www.mdflora.org/
Plant Talk
A magazine providing information, encouragement and advice on plant conservation.
http://www.plant-talk.org/
Ex Situ Plant Conservation Symposium
Hosted by the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1999.
http://www.bloominc.org/MTF/chs/dev/index....
|
2006