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It is estimated that up to 100,000 plants, representing more than one third of all the world's plant species, are currently threatened or face extinction in the wild. BGCI brings together the botanic gardens to work for plant conservation through science, education and horticulture.
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BGCI's plant conservation programme in China brochure published.
Safeguarding a nation's botanical heritage - BGCI's plant conservation programme in China brochure published.
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Nepalese Forest Minister declares Swayambhu Forest a sacred forest
At a special ceremony, the Nepalese Forest Minister, Mr. Dipak Bohara, handed protection of the Swayambhu Forest to the Federation of Swayambhu Management and Conservation (FSMC) and declared it a sacred forest.
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Inauguration of Pakistan Botanic Gardens Network
GC University Lahore has established Pakistan Botanic Gardens Network Secretariat (PBGN) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment for developing links with national and international botanic gardens.
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Oman Botanic Garden seeking international expertise
The Oman Botanic Garden is currently advertising five new positions, with two of them to join the senior management team. The positions are to provide expertise and staff training in Horticulture, Operations Management, Landscaping, Taxonomy and Vegetation Ecology.
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The most important catalogue in human history? Catalogue of Life 2010 launched at UN Biodiversity Meeting in Nairobi
The world’s most valuable asset, on which we all depend, is silently slipping through our fingers – it is the world’s astounding biodiversity, in some cases lost before it is even discovered.
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BGCI/Fairchild Challenge Global Option winner announced!
Winner of the BGCI/Fairchild Challenge Global Option is revealed!
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Manglietia sinica on IUCN Species of the Day
Manglietia sinica, also known as Magnolia sinica, is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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GSPC hailed as one of the most successful outcomes of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
At the SBSTTA meeting the GSPC is being hailed as one of the most successful outcomes of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Countries unanimously spoke in support of the Strategy and congratulated BGCI, the GPPC and all involved in preparing an updated version of the document for approval in Na
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Global review of plant conservation on oceanic islands
Comprehensve analysis of conservation status of oceanic island plants published - global island plant conservation network called for.
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East African biodiversity hot spots need trained local botanists
Botanical research and its practical application is critical to solve today's environmental problems, especially in East Africa which contains many biodiversity hotspots.
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New exhibition at Benmore Botanic Garden, Scotland
A new exhibition including the previously unseen seminal first work of one of Scotland’s most enigmatic and eclectic artists, conservationists and philosophers has opened at Benmore Botanic Garden, Scotland.
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Les Jardins Botanique de Cayes - Agroecological Fair - 28th April to 2nd May 2010
The Botanical Garden of Cayes and Haiti Verte are holding their traditional Agroecological Fair from 28th April to 2nd May 2010 with the aim of developing sustainable agricultural production in Haiti and helping the population after the devastating earthquake of January.
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The Oman Botanic Garden celebrates first habitat display planting
The Oman Botanic Garden has celebrated the planting of its first habitat display. This first exhibit highlights the flora of Oman’s northern gravel desert which extends naturally into the area of the botanic garden itself.
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Funding Opportunity for Plant Conservation Projects
The Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund encourages applications for plant conservation projects. Apply now!
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Earth Day, 22nd April 2010
22nd April 2010 is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.
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Change of dates for International Diploma Course in Botanic Garden Education
The International Diploma was due to run this September and October, however the dates have had to be changed. The course will run from 14th March - 15th April 2011.
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UC Davis Arboretum releases interactive GIS mapping application
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Top 5 finalists of our Fairchild Challenge BGCI Global Option
The Top 5 finalists of our Fairchild Challenge BGCI Global Option have been announced!
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2010 Catalogue of Life Annual Checklist launched
The Catalogue of Life is the most comprehensive and authoritative global index of species currently available. It consists of a single integrated species checklist and taxonomic hierarchy.
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